Mumbai: Konkani theater returning to glory in metro with ’Nirmellim Chukana’ at Bhayanda

By Rons Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 12 Apr 2016: Konkani Catholic Welfare Association, Bhayandar (West), here celebrated its 8th annual function at Our Lady of Nazareth School quadrangle auditorium, Bhayandar (West) here recently.

 

A social and comedy Konkani drama ‘Nirmellim Chukana’ was staged as part of entertainment event.

 

The programme started with felicitation of the distinguished guests with bouquet of flowers and shawl by George Sequeira, president of the Association. 

 

 

Konkani writer Joseph D’Souza Borivali, Konkani play director William Machado Borivali, comedy king Francis Fernandes Cascia and sponsor Sukumar Kanchan were the chief guests of the occasion.

 

George Sequeira was felicitated on behalf of the theater group for his efforts in staging the drama. 

 

Speaking on the occasion, George Sequeira urged the audience to encourage the Association by supporting them to hold such Konkani programmes and to encourage their children to speak Konkani at home to keep alive the Konkani language.

 

Cyril Monis, Pangla Borivali compered the programme. The audience enjoyed the drama shows in the appreciation which they showered on the actors.

 

George Sequeira Bhayandar, Helen Noronha Mira Road, Ronald D’Costa Vasai, Bibina Lobo Borivali, Romeo Lobo Borivali, Ida Pereira Bhayandar, Felix D’Souza Malvani, Juliann D’Souza Bhayandar, Henry D’Souza and Cyril D’Souza were the artistes in the play.