Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann selects Avil Deepak D’Cruz to confer 12th Kalakar Puraskar

- Media Release

Mangaluru, 16 Oct 2016: The core committee of Mandd Sobhann, here chosen Avil Deepak D’Cruz, out of many nominations/applications received, to confer 12th Kalakar Puraskar.

 

 

Avil Deepak D’Cruz is a young Konkani dancer and choreographer, who has been dancing to and choreographing for Konkani performances of various Konkani artistes since 16 years. Being the leader of the dance troupe Nach Sobhann, he has promoted various Konkani dance-forms – ‘baila’, ‘dekhnni’, ‘manddo’, ‘baila dandia’. For his contribution in promoting Konkani dance forms, he has been chosen for the Kalakar Puraskar.

 

Kalakar Puraskar is awarded to a deserving artistes of Karnataka origin, chosen from the field of Konkani folk and performing arts every year. The Award is instituted by Mandd Sobhann and is sponsored by Carvalho Ghorannem. The Award consists of a cash amount of Rs 25,000, a trophy and public honour.

 

The Award ceremony will be held at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday, November 6 at 6.00pm. The ceremony will be followed by the 179th Monthly Theatre Programme titled – ‘Mariola’, a musical performance by Anil D’Sa Pangla.