18th Kalakar Puraskar presented to Yodeling King Melvyn Peris
Bellevision Media Network
Mangaluru, 10 Nov 2022: The 18th Kalakar Puraskar, jointly presented by Carvalho family and Mandd Sobhann during 251st Monthly Theatre program was held at Kalaangann, here on Sunday November 6 evening.
In his preliminary address, Dr Pratap Naik SJ announced that his family had doubled the award amount this year. He called upon the affluent families of the city to join hands in large numbers to encourage artists.
Later, ‘Yodeling King’ Melvyn Peris was felicitated by chief guest Nelson Rodricks with shawl, fruits-flowers, traditional Konkani turban ‘Urmal’, memento, citation and cheque of Rs 50,000.
While receiving the award, Melvyn remembered those who had helped him in his journey.
Gurkar Eric Ozario, president Louis Pinto, Vice President Irene Rebello were present on the stage. Secretary Kishore Fernandez read the citation. Arun Raj Rodrigues compered the program.
Then ‘Geet Gonychya Asmitayechem’ was presented by Swarasree Troupe from Goa as the 251st monthly Theatre. Directed by Ramanand Raikar, starring Sonali Pednekar, Sandesh Kundaikar, Deepti Kundaikar, Yogita Vernekar, Shailesh Salgaonkar, Shayani Salgaonkar, Pramod Surlekar, Mangesh Shetye, Raju Parab, Navso Naik, Atul Parab, Dhigesh Anglo, Jitendra Tandel, Sayraj Kherkar and Aadi Vernekar.