Kalanjali 2013 - The Annual Talent Show of Bangalore Konkans

Media Release

Bangalore, 18 Nov 2013: KALANJALI 2013 - The Annual Talent Show of All Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore was organized by KON-CAB, at St. Francis Xavier Girls High School Hall, Frazer Town Bangalore 560 005, on Sunday 17th November 2013.

 

The program started at 10.00 a.m with a pious prayer to St. Anthony, the patron saint of KON-CAB. Mrs. Severine D’Silva led the inaugural prayer along with the Executive Committee of KON-CAB and prayed for the success of the program. KON-CAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira formally inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp, accompanied by Secretary Mr. Jhonas D’Souza, Cultural Secretary Mr.Arun Fernandes, Mrs. Philomena Peris – a KONCAB well-wisher and KCWA R.T.Nagar President Mr. Edward D’Souza.

 

The program started with Konkani singing competition. Old and new melodies sung by the contestants of all ages took the delighted audience into the nostalgic grand era of the immortal melodies of Konkan Kogul Late Wilfy Rebimbus, Henry D’Souza, Mic Max, Melwin Peris & Claud to name a few. Konkani Group Singing competition was a great hit among the audience, this year. The Singing competition was followed by Baila Dance  and Dance for above 35 years category wherein, Konkani songs is a mandatory criteria for the dances.

 

 

Soon after, was the short Konkani Comedy Skit competition which was enjoyed by the packed crowd in the auditorium. This was followed by Fancy dress competition which showcased the new and innovative ideas, which literally took the audience agape with astonishment. Then came the much awaited, icing on the cake for all the Kalanjali programs organized by Koncab from the past 18 years- The Inter-Association dance competitions for various categories which mesmerized the mood of everyone in the packed auditorium.

 

Kalanjali has just been improving by the years, in which children, the young and young and heart  perform to the awe of everyone in the audience. This year too the performances were a class beyond par excellence and the audience enjoyed every bit of it.

 

The competitions were so nip & tuck that our esteemed panel of judges, found it difficult to declare the winners. As every year, this year also, the competitions were judged by well qualified and experienced judges, who were masters in their respective categories, This year the panel of judges included:

Singing : Stany D’souza, Susan Pinto & Ashith Pinto

Baila & Above 35 years Dance category : Ophelia Fernandes, Assumpta Fernandes, Sylvia Rodrigues & Babita Pinto

Comedy Skit : Alexander Castelino, Naina D’Souza & Edward D’Souza

Fancy Dress : Rev Fr. Naveen Pinto, Sylvia Rodrigues & Naina D’Souza

Inter Association Dance : Diana, Babita Pinto & Madhu Rawat

 

The Chief Guest for the program was Honorable Mr. Justice B.V.Pinto and was accompanied by the Guest of honour Mrs. Aida D’Cunha – FKCA Chairperson and Organizing Secretary for Karnataka Mahila Congress Committee, along with KONCAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira, Secretary Mr. Jhonas D’Souza and Presidents of all Konkani Associations of Bangalore, who were present on the dais for the final leg of the function. KON-CAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira honoured the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour and all the Presidents of other Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore, present on the dias.

 

The Chief Guest in his speech lauded the efforts of KON-CAB in arranging such a mega event, for the past 18 years. He also appreciated the performance of the participants and observed that the quality of program was getting better year after year.

 

Eleven deserving children, out of the members of KON-CAB were honored and given meritorious awards for excelling in Academics, Sports and Fine arts.

 

Name	Class	Excellence	Parents
Ozween Silvanus D’Cunha	ICSE 10th Std	91.66%	Mrs. Charlotte & Mr. C.T. D’Cunha
Marita Joyline Pinto	SSLC	91.52%	Mrs. Judith & Mr. Melvin Pinto
Reema D’Souza	SSLC	98.88% 5th Rank in State	Mrs. Elcy & Mr. Lawrence D’Souza
Allen Vivian Miranda	PUC	85.33%	Mrs. Gracy & Mr. John Valerian Miranda
Ishal Derina Rodrigues	PUC	91.50%	Mrs.Felcy & Mr. George Alfred Rodrigues
Reevan Chris Pinto	PUC	91.66%	Mrs.Morline & Mr. Ronald W Pinto
Divya Marina Quadras	B.Com	82.16% in Final year	Mrs. Irene & Mr. Stephen Quadros
Sylvia Dias	B.E (E&C)	75.93% in Final year	Mrs.Mary & Mr. K.A. Dias
Rowena Mariette Sequeira	B.E (Tcom)	CGPA 9.26, Fourth Rank	Mrs.Jezabel  & Mr. Ronald Sequeira
Bharath Pereira	Sports	1st Place in National Rock/Wall climbing in Nov 2012. International participation earlier and 5 Asian medals so far.	Mrs.Bharathi & Mr. Subhash Pereira
Sonali Pereira	Sports	National and International participation in Rock/Wall climbing competitions.	Mrs.Bharathi & Mr. Subhash Pereira

 

KONCAB honoured  Mr. Lullus Cutinha with a special achievement award for being named  as the “Konkani Neketr” by Konkani Sahithya Academy. His contribution and tireless service to Konkani was recalled, as the Chief Guest bestowed him with a shawl and bouquet.

 

The Chief Guest and Presidents of all associations distributed the prizes to the winners of  the cultural competitions.

 

About 15 Associations from Bangalore took part at Kalanjali 2013, and the auditorium was packed with more than 300 competitors and about 1000 people in the audience.

 

St. Anne’s Konkani Kutamb (SAKK), Marathahalli bagged the “Most Talented Team” rolling trophy for winning the highest points. Hosts KON-CAB stood second, on the points table.

 

There was a mention of  the Best participation for Sezari- Bommanahalli, followed by SAKK Marathahalli, BKCS Koramangala and KCWA RT Nagar.

 

The program was compered by Mr. N.A. D’Silva with support from Mr. Herald D’Silva, Mrs.Sylvia and Mrs. Mabel D’Cunha.

 

KON-CAB Secretary, Mr. Jhonas D’Souza proposed the Vote of Thanks and thanked everyone for their support and cooperation, as the curtains came down on the full house entertainment program at 7.45 pm. 

 

The Winners of the various competitions held at Kalanjali 2013 are as follows: 

 

Kalanjali2013 Winners List
Category	Prize	Name	Association
Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std	I	AntheaD’Silva	SEZARI, Bommanahalli
Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std	II	Jaden Nonnis	BKCS, Koramangala
Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std	III	NishelD’Sa	Ekvot, Bellandur
Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std	I	Dion Rodrigues	SEZARI, Bommanahalli
Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std	II	Calvin Suares	KCWA, R T Nagar
Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std	III	Merlin D’Souza	BKCS, Koramangala
Konkani Singing Solo College & Above	I	Carol D’Souza	Konkani Samudai- Jayanagar
Konkani Singing Solo College & Above	II	LailaD’Souza	Konkani Kulvar, Indiranagar
Konkani Singing Solo College & Above	III	Marian D’Souza	Konkani Kulvar, Indiranagar
Konkani Singing Group	I	VanditaD’Silvaand Group	SEZARI, Bommanahalli
Konkani Singing Group	II	RoshanPinto and Group	SAKK, Marathahalli
Inter-Association BailaDance	I	KCA-chePikulleGulob	KCA, Bangalore
Inter-Association BailaDance	II	DesiBaila	KONCAB
Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs	I	Challenging Stars	KCWA, R T Nagar
Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs	II	KCA-choBavlyo	KCA, Bangalore
Inter-Association Comedy Skit	I	Steven D’Silvaand group	KONCAB
Inter-Association Comedy Skit	II	Rayanand Group	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG	I	IshelD’Almeida	KONCAB
Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG	II	AanyaMichelle D’Souza	KCWA, R T Nagar
Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG	III	NewinPinto	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std	I	Joshua D’Almeida	KONCAB
Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std	II	Chris Pinto	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std	III	SujayLobo	Ekvot, Bellandur
Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std	I	Lionel Miranda	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std	II	NowelPinto	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std	III	Nash Mathias	Ekvot, Bellandur
Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std	I	Allan I Fernandes	KCWA, R T Nagar
Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std	II	Anjali Lobo	SEZARI, Bommanahalli
Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std	III	Kurt Pinto	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo College and Above	I	Naveen Pinto	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo College and Above	II	ShanthiPinto	SAKK, Marathahalli
Fancy Dress Solo College and Above	III	LeenaLobo	SEZARI, Bommanahalli
Fancy Dress Group	I	Alex Lewis & group	BKCS, Koramangala
Fancy Dress Group	II	AkilDsouza& group	Konkani Samudai- Jayanagar
Inter-Association Dance upto7th Std	I	Wonderkidz	KONCAB
Inter-Association Dance upto7th Std	II	Natasha & Group	SEZARI, Bommanahalli
Inter-Association Dance 8th Stdand above	I	VenessaRodrigues & Grp	KCWA, R T Nagar
Inter-Association Dance 8th Stdand above	II	LavitaPaisand Group	MKCK, KalyanNagar