Mangalore: Muhurtham of new Konkani Play “Saglhem divunchem tanne” held at Don Bosco Hall

By Sunil Menezes
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 19 August 2012: Theatre plays a prominent role in bringing about conceptual shift in the mankind, ‘since time immemorial drama has been a very important tool of socio political changes and will continue to play a major role in the progression of mankind’ said Cyril G.Sequeira (CJS Tacode) a renowned Konkani Playwright. Calling upon the Konkani youth to remember and to revere the forgone Konkani dramatists he pressed upon the need of respecting one’s own language and culture. He was speaking after performing the Muhurtham of the new Konkani play “Saglhem divunchem tanne” at Don Bosco Hal, Mangalore on 18th August 2012. The Konkani Natak Sabha will be playing this drama during its 69th Annual Day on 23rd September 2012. Sri Pradeep Barboza, Paladka a prominent playwright of the Konkani world has authored this comedy.

 

The quests present during the occasion lightened the lamp and sought divine intervention for the success of the play. Rev. Peter Cyprian D’Souza (OFM) handed over the text to the Director Sri Adolphus Cutinha (Dolla, Mangalore) and wished him and the artists. Later Dolla narrated the theme of the play and distributed the roles to the artists. In his address he commented at the sad situation that is prevailing in the file of Konkani drama.

 

 

Senior Artist Sri Vincent Castelino shares his sweet memories regarding the Konkani Natak Sabha while thanking the sabha for its service in the field of Konkani theatre. He also requested the Sabha to continue this mission with great zeal and enthusiasm.

 

On behalf of Pradeep Barboza his auncle Teacher at Milagres High school Mr Avit Barboza, Vice President Gretta Rebello, General Secretary Sunil Menezes, Joint Secretary Jerald Concessao were on the dais.

 

President Rev. Peter Cyprian D’Souza welcomed the gathering. General Secretary Sunil Menezes proposed vote of thanks and Treasurer Dolphy Saldanha compared the programme which was well attended.