Report on Tiatr “Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?”

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Report on Tiatr “Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?”



Kuwait, Jan. 16, 2010


Francisco Gonsalves alias Franky meticulously enacting the role of the serial killer received admiration and applause from a capacity crowd at Kala Mogui Kuwait’s presentation of Tony Dias’ Konkani drama “Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?”. The audience were engrossed to the story which had Bushka, Jane, Jessica, Shruti in role of the victims, Jaju as Police Inspector and Manohar Bhingue as the Home Minister. Filu Dias, Trindade, David D’Costa, Conny M, Filipe Almeida and Socorro de Santa Cruz playing their part to perfection and flawless clarity in unfolding the story with sound, scenes, and captivating performances to everyone’s delight. Equally the singers both within the visiting troupe as well as Kuwait-based singers entertained on varied latest subjects relating to the Goan community and two of the actors did dual roles with equal flair and modulation camouflaging themselves. Comedians Janet Almeida, Aurelio and Ambe added to the funny bone with their timely interjection of humour delighting the crowd.

H.E. Shri Ajai Malhotra, the Ambassador of India was the chief guest and prominent Goans and KMK well-wishers Albano Pinto, Gaspar Almeida, Fr. Lionel Braganza, principal of IEAS (Don Bosco) accompanied him on stage along with Fr. Teo Fernandes who welcomed the large gathering. The Ambassador, in his brief introductory speech congratulated the organizers and also greeted everyone on the occasion of Pongal - the colourful festival of India. Kala Mogui Kuwait felicitated Socorro de Santa Cruz, a prominent singer and actor who has contributed for nearly three decades on professional circuit; well known singer, writer-director-producer Rosary Ferns for his artistic talents on Konkani stage in Kuwait and Tony Dias for his mind-blowing innovative work specially grooming and encouraging young actors and talents. Mementos were also presented to the Carmelite priests, Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha and Fr. Teo Fernandes in appreciation of their services in Kuwait who will bid farewell soon.

“Sao Francis Xavier” a maiden Konkani audio CD album by Luis Vincente de Ribandar & Micky Fernandes was released at the hands of Fr. Teo Fernandes and KMK President Domingos Araujo in the presence of Producer Flavia Cardozo and Aurora Fernandes. The album consists of 12 songs and one bonus English number. A live rendition of “Bhavart, Bhorvanso-Mog” - one of the CD’s Konkani song by Micky Fernandes gave the whistle start to the evening’s presentation. The stage setting by Thomas Fernandes (Lekinson Arts) & Santan Rodrigues, sound system by Anand D’Souza (Illumination), music by teenager Framton De Sa and Kuwait-based Shahu, KMK’s seasoned comperes Anjali & Sushil Amonkar and colourful graphic display on giant screen added to the success of the tiatr presentation. Rosary Ferns’ solo and the lively duet by Kuwait’s own mimicry king Edward Estibeiro depicting the mother and son craving for each other’s affection, and the songs by Comedian Philip Pereira, Bab Agnel and M.Luis were sung well and received thunderous encore. Speaking to this reporter, KMK President said “We thank all those who have contributed and coordinated to have this show in a short time’s notice”, watching fabulous Franky in the title role “Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?” he said we are human, must not become devil in our daily life.

Jet Airways-sponsored KWI-GOI-KWI air ticket was won by Manuel Goes for a housie game whereas two lucky winners won Coolpex-sponsored products. Al-Yasra Food Co. served free snacks to the audience. KMK’s President Domingos Araujo and Event Co-ordinator Felix Fernandes (de Merces) together with their members & main sponsor: Kuwait Continental Hotel, co-sponsors: Jet Airways, Coolpex, Al-Yasra Food & Winners Restaurant, sponsors: Bombay Masala, Goa Textiles, Rock Music Center, Royal Plaza Catering Co., General Printers, Expressions-The Flower Shop & www.Weddingsetc.com contributions added extra dimension.

Sincere thanks was voiced to Da’iya Fencing Club Management, visiting and local artistes, supporters: Agnelo Rebello, Benny Rebello, Benny Vaz, Nicholas Rodrigues, Thomas Fernandes, Anand D’Souza, Rorry Miranda, Joaquim Rodrigues, Lawrence Cardozo, Laurie Miranda and Manuel F.X. Fernandes, the press and news media: Arab Times Publications, Kuwait Times Publications, The Times English Weekly, Al-Watan English Daily, www.goa-world.com, www.Indiansinkuwait.com, www.Kuwaitsamachar.com, www.Mangalorean.com, www.Daijiworld.com, www.Goanet.org, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter, The Goan Forum www.colaco.net, Gaspar Almeida, Lino B. Dourado, William Fernandes, Gaspar Crasto, Agnelo Fernandes, Tony Coelho, Sunoj Nambiar, Dr. Jose Colaco, O’Heraldo, The Navhind Times, Gomantak Times, V-Ixtt & all Goan Internet Forums & Goan Magazines for the wide publicity given to all their events in Kuwait.

On Saturday, a farewell dinner to the Tony Dias’ complete troupe at the Kuwait Continental Hotel where they stayed before their onward journey to London to present two shows in Wembley & Swindon. In Doha-Qatar, the finale show will conclude the troupe’s tour according to latest information. Congratulations to KMK for successfully organizing the event and giving a head start marking the commencement of the cultural activities for 2010 for the Konkani loving people.

“KMK continuously endeavour to strive to entertain and participate along with other Indian organizations. A number of events are presently in the final stages and more details will be announced shortly”, a spokesman for KMK mentions.

[As published in Kuwait Times of Thursday, January 21, 2010].

'Mahanand Monis Vo Soitan?' charms Kuwait's Konkani Audience

'Mahanand Monis Vo Soitan?' charms Kuwait's Konkani Audience




Report by: R.Rodrigues

Kuwait January 19, 2009: Francisco Gonsalves alias Franky meticulously enacting the role of the serial killer received admiration and applause from a capacity crowd at Kala Mogui Kuwait's presentation of Tony Dias' Konkani drama "Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?".
The audiences were engrossed to the story which had Bushka, Jane, Jessica, Shruti in role of the victims, Jaju as Police Inspector and Manohar Bhingue as the Home Minister. Filu Dias, Trindade, David D'Costa, Conny M, Filipe Almeida and Socorro de Santa Cruz playing their part to perfection and flawless clarity in unfolding the story with sound, scenes, and captivating performances to everyone's delight. Equally the singers both within the visiting troupe as well as Kuwait-based singers entertained on varied latest subjects relating to the Goan community and two of the actors did dual roles with equal flair and modulation camouflaging themselves.

Comedians Janet Almeida, Aurelio and Ambe added to the funny bone with their timely interjection of humour delighting the crowd. H.E. Shri Ajai Malhotra, the Ambassador of India was the chief guest and prominent Goans and KMK well-wishers Albano Pinto, Gaspar Almeida, Fr. Lionel Braganza, principal of IEAS (Don Bosco) accompanied him on stage along with Fr. Teo Fernandes who welcomed the large gathering. The Ambassador, In his brief introductory speech congratulated the organizers and also greeted everyone on the occasion of Pongal - the colourful festival of India.



Kala Mogui Kuwait felicitated Socorro de Santa Cruz, a prominent singer and actor who has contributed for nearly three decades on professional circuit; well known singer, writer-director-producer Rosary Ferns for his artistic talents on Konkani stage in Kuwait and Tony Dias for his mind-blowing innovative work specially grooming and encouraging young actors and talents.


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Mementos were also presented to the Carmelite priests, Fr. Melwyn D'Cunha and Fr. Teo Fernandes in appreciation of their services in Kuwait who will bid farewell soon. Speaking to this reporter, KMK President said "We thank all those who have contributed and coordinated to have this show in a short time's notice", watching fabulous Franky in the title role "Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?" he said we are human, must not become devil in our daily life.


Jet Airways-sponsored KWI-GOI-KWI air ticket was won by Manuel Goes for a housie game whereas two lucky winners won Coolpex-sponsored products. Al-Yasra Food Co. served free snacks to the audience. KMK's President Domingos Araujo and Event Co-ordinator Felix Fernandes (de Merces) together with their members & main sponsor: Kuwait Continental Hotel, co-sponsors: Jet Airways, Coolpex, Al-Yasra Food & Winners Restaurant, sponsors: Bombay Masala, Goa Textiles, Rock Music Center, Royal Plaza Catering Co., General Printers, Expressions-The Flower Shop & www.Weddingsetc.com contributions added extra dimension. Sincere thanks was voiced to Da'iya Fencing Club Management, visiting and local artistes, supporters: Agnelo Rebello, Benny Rebello, Benny Vaz, Nicholas Rodrigues, Thomas Fernandes, Anand D'Souza, Rorry Miranda, Joaquim Rodrigues, Lawrence Cardozo, Laurie Miranda and Manuel F.X. Fernandes, the press and news media: Arab Times Publications, Kuwait Times Publications, The Times English Weekly, Al-Watan English Daily, www.goa-world.com, www.Indiansinkuwait.com, www.Kuwaitsamachar.com, www.Mangalorean.com, www.Goanet.org, Goa's widely read Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter, The Goan Forum www.colaco.net, Lino B.Dourado, William Fernandes, Gaspar Crasto, Agnelo Fernandes, Tony Coelho, Sunoj Nambiar, Dr.Jose Colaco, O'Heraldo, The Navhind Times, Gomantak Times, V-Ixtt & all Goan Internet Forums & Goan Magazines for the wide publicity given to all their events in Kuwait.
On Saturday, a farewell dinner was hosted to the Tony Dias' complete troupe at the Kuwait Continental Hotel where they stayed before their onward journey to London to present two shows in Wembley & Swindon. In Doha-Qatar, the finale show will conclude the troupe's tour according to latest information.


Congratulations to KMK for successfully organizing the event and giving a head start marking the commencement of the cultural activities for 2010 for the Konkani loving people.
"KMK continuously endeavour to strive to entertain and participate along with other Indian organizations. A number of events are presently in the final conceptual stages and more details will be announced through the press and internet media", a spokesman for KMK mentions.
"Sao Francis Xavier" a maiden Konkani audio CD album by Luis Vincente de Ribandar & Micky Fernandes was released at the hands of Fr. Teo Fernandes and KMK President Domingos Araujo in the presence of Producer Flavia Cardozo and Aurora Fernandes. The album consists of 12 songs and one bonus English number. A live rendition of "Bhavart-Bhorvanso-Mog"-one of the CD's Konkani song by
Micky Fernandes gave the whistle start to the evening's presentation.



The stage setting by Thomas Fernandes(Lekinson Arts) & Santan Rodrigues, sound system by Anand D'Souza (Illumination), music by teenager Framton De Sa and Kuwait-based Shahu, KMK's seasoned comperes Anjali & Sushil Amonkar and colourful graphic display on giant screen added to the success of the tiatr presentation. Rosary Ferns' solo and the lively duet by Kuwait's own mimicry king Edward Estibeiro depicting the mother and son craving for each other's affection, and the songs by Comedian Philip Pereira, Bab Agnel and M.Luis were sung well and received thunderous encore.

Report by: R. Rodrigues


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Tiatr publicity in Arab Times

[As published in the weeks of January 2010 in the Arab Times and Kuwait Times
as on Net forums].

Kuwait dhesant Tony Dias-ak maie-mogacho ieukar

Tony Dias-ak maie-mogacho ieukar:

Halinchea khallant sulsulit sudorpachem varem Konknni machier marunk laglam. Vorixtt tiatr digdospeamnim novim-novim novlam tiatr machier dakhoun tiatr pollennarank dipkaun ghatleat ani tatuntlo ek tiatr borovpi, digdorspi ani utpodok (producer) Tony Dias hannem ‘Kor Mhojem Kalliz Tujea Kallza Sarkem’ purai bhurgim kollokaram aspavlolo tiatr dakhoun tiatr molar ek itihasuch ghoddoilo.

Tiatran tachem poilem panvl ‘Tim Mhoji Maim’ digdorxit korun namnnea zhoddli. Tiatr mollar kore, punn darun ghoddnecher fokot tin tiatr dakoupant aileat. Poilo ‘Ostori’, Patrick Dourado hancho, dusro ‘Sucorrin’, Menino de Bandar ani tisro thoddeach velan tumchea somor yetlo nistur sobhavacho kunni ‘Mahanand Monis vo Soitan’ sukradisa, 15 Janierachea 2010 sanjeachea 4:30 voramcher Daiya Fencing Club Hall.

Kala Mogui-Kuwait, hanche torfen, Konkani palkar tiatrancho itihas rochpi bab Tony Dias-ak ani tanchea pongddak vhodd ieukar Kuwait xharant.


Lino B. Dourado
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11/01/2010

KMK presented Prince Jacob's tiatr "Zaiet Zage"

William Fernandes
Williamdeparra at yahoo.com

[As published in The Times - Kuwait]

MAHA ANAND, DUKHI PARIVAR

GOAN OBSERVER

Lead Story

MAHA ANAND, DUKHI PARIVAR
BY RAJAN NARAYAN

WHEN FORMER Haryana director general of police, S P S Rathore, got away with a six month sentence for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra and walked out of the Court with a triumphant smile on his face, there was an outrage in both the national electronic media and the print media. Forcing the Union Home Minister P C Chidambaram himself to take a personal interest in the matter and compelling the Union Law Ministry and the Union Home Ministry to issue orders that every complaint filed by any citizen should be registered by the police station. The order was provoked by the fact that in the Ruchika case as in several cases in which the serial killer of Goa Mahanand Naik was involved, the police did not register an FIR. Under the present procedures, the police have discretionary power on whether to register an FIR or not. A discretionary power which has been misused and abused, the latest case being the allegation by the Russian victim of rape that the police were reluctant to register an FIR and threatened her with cancellation of visa if she insisted that the police should register a complaint of rape against John Fernandes.

UNLIKE the public outrage in the national electronic and print media over the six-month sentence awarded to former DGP Rathore for molesting a teenager, there has been no sense of outrage even in the local media let alone the national media over the fact that the serial killer Mahanand Naik, who has confessed to killing as many as 16 women over a period of 15 years from 1994 till 2009 when he was arrested in a rape case, was acquitted in the first of the cases that came up for trial before the additional sessions judge of South Goa, Desmond D’Costa. The first of the 16 cases of murder that Mahanand Naik is alleged to have confessed related to the murder of Surat, daughter of Harishchandra Gaonkar, resident of Matt, Vizor Pachawadi, who went missing in March 2006. An FIR was filed against Mahanand Naik only on June 8, 2009 after he had allegedly confessed to her murder.

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KMK is all set for Tony Dias' tiatr in Kuwait

Kala Mogui Kuwait is all set to present Tony Dias - ‘History Creator of Konkani Stage’ much acclaimed tiatr ‘Mahanand – Monis vo Soitan’ on Friday, 15 January 2010 at 4:00 p.m. onwards with a glittering ceremony in the presence of H.E. Shri Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India, as the chief guest, Tony Gonsalves, promoter of Konkani & Goan culture (Wembley Goans U.K.) as guest of honour, and a galaxy of special invitees. Following the brief ceremony, the tiatr will commence at 4:30 p.m. sharp as announced.

Highlights: The tiatr is based on a true story of a serial killer that rocked Goa. A formidable cast comprising of Jessica, Jane, Bushka, Shruti, Filu Dias, Jazu, Franky, Trindade, Bingi, Socorro de St. Cruz, Connie M, Filipe Almeida, David D'Costa, Comedian Janet, Comedian Aurelio & Comedian Ambe and supported by Kuwait-based renowned singers Rosary Ferns, Bab Agnel, M.Luis, mimicry artiste Edward Estibeiro, Comedian Philip and musician Shahu.

The organizers have put in extra efforts to design the raised flooring for the comfortable viewing of the show. Please ruch for your gate passes. For reservations, contact Raja Stores, Kuwait city - Tel: 22412970 or organizers: 99391452, 97439165, 24726524, 66512602 and 99458159 or email: kalamogui at gmail.com

Maestro Shahu - A shining star across the shores

Maestro Shahu - A shining star across the shores

Amongst the contemporary big names of musicians, the name of Francis Almeida, popularly known as Shahu shines amongst the stellar bracket of Goa's top-notch musicians with his indispensable contribution towards the art.Shahu may be recognized more in the genre of dramas. But behind his simplicity, is the unmistakable halo of his talent as a star musician of Goan bands. With his past penchant and passion for innovative, brilliant music, Shahu continues on what he loves to do best - hypnotize his listeners to a magical sway.In his latest performance, Shahu captivated the audience at the Kuwait Goa Tiatristhanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) Konkani musical entitled 'Tiatristponn Devachem Dennem' held recently at Hawally AC Auditorium. He led a group of musicians orchestrating on his favorite keyboards as well as the saxophone. With his ability to play different instruments, Shahu also leads a band in Kuwait called 2..S#arp. With 2...S#arp, Shahu's music spans a broad range of harmonies, from Goan and foreign-inspired music to more modern trends with mixtures of genres and ethnic elements. The group is quite popular among Goans, they have even played alongside Goa's topmost band Forefront and many other local bands.Few however know that Shahu, a dynamic talent with his keyboard, began his tryst with music drumming his way into the hearts of his school-mates at his school's Annual Gatherings, propelling him into the musical horizon forever. He is the alumnus of St. Francis Xavier H. School Macazana and Guardian Angel College, Sanvordem.Evolving into an ace drummer, he had the rare and splendid opportunity of honing his musical skills under the baton of Chris Perry, the eternal icon and consummate genius of Goan music and playing alongside his son Errol Perry. With music flowing in his veins, his drum beats reverberated in many well-known Goan bands of the nineties such as 'Ultimate', 'Magic Touch', 'The News', 'Human Status', 'Black Lace', etc, to name a few. Shahu disclosed that he played in over 1000 weddings as a drummer with these groups.But it was his evolution into a keyboardist that shot him into instant fame. Interestingly, Shahu switched over to the keyboards not on his own volition but at the suggestion of Fr. Livio D'Mello under whose cudgel he played for the choir at St. Francis Xavier's church, Macasana. From then on there was no looking back.Shahu has indeed come a long way with his association with music spanning over a decade. His musical creativity was elevated further after his arrival in Kuwait in October 1999. He began with a bang in Kuwait-based director Jose Rod's unmatched Broadway hit 'Tujem Nanv Vhodd zaum' which was staged all over the Middle East and back home in Goa.Shahu has also played in Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Bangalore, Darjeeling, etc, and performed for top directors such as Prem Kumar, Roseferns, Jacob, Menino de Bandar, Pascoal Rodrigues, C.D. Silva, John D' Silva, Ben Evangelist, Rosario Rodrigues, etc, apart from all the directors in Kuwait. He also did a short musical stint playing live music at Dubai's famous Viva Goa hotel.Shahu's most challenging one-man performance was in Mini Mario's 'Kiteak Ho Bazar Cholta?' staged in Kuwait in 2007. "I had to pick-up the notes on the troupe's arrival on the morning of the show and I can proudly say that I played to perfection without proper rehearsals," says Shahu, adding further, "with musical notes handy, I can play non stop music for over 8 hours.The young maestro can be aptly described as a consummate artist with an alluring passion and drive for music. Undoubtedly his heart thumps 'musical' beats, for when it comes to music he is simply indefatigable, endowed with an amazing genius -- coupled with a prodigious memory for music.Shahu reached the highpoint of his career when he was roped in as the music composer by the doyen of Konkani stage, the legendary Rosario Rodrigues wherein his captivating rhythm set aflame many of the unforgettable hits like 'Hanv Kallukant Sandlim' where Shahu pioneered the unique 'one man band' concept providing the entire spectrum of music on a single keyboard! Under the ace director's able tutelage Shahu had a free rein toying with refreshing, innovative ideas which enabled him to break new grounds by pushing hard the frontiers of Goan music.With sky being the limit, Shahu went on to produce innumerable chart busting scores for numerous hit dramas and musicals which gained him popularity of a household name.Music apart, Shahu is an intensely endearing and an adorable human being who attaches great value to friendships and family ties. Blessed with a wonderful wife (Clemmie) and a cherubic son named Aerosmith, and daughter Acasia, Shahu is a devoted husband, a doting father and a dutiful son.Sensitive and devout to the core, Shahu plays for the Holy Family Cathedral Church choir (Kuwait) for the 8.00 a.m mass every Friday since 1999. Time and experience have greatly enriched his remarkable musical abilities and today Shahu continues to add increasing complexity and refinement to his astounding gift of music which is sure to hold the audience in a thrall for years to come!
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