KONKANI TIATR 'SOGLIM KHUXEAL' IN BAHRAIN

KONKANI TIATR 'SOGLIM KHUXEAL' IN BAHRAIN

The social group Bahrain Goans in association with The Folk Theatre are flying in a group of 11 Konkani stage artistes from Goa. The group will present a Konkani musical drama under the direction of Goa’s trendy Comedian Janet and her husband Filipe Almeida. The show titled ‘Soglim Khuxeal’ meaning ‘Happiness to All’ will be staged at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant Auditorium in Adliya at 8 p.m on July 9th, 2009.



The show just released in Goa is scheduled to perform in Dubai, Kuwait and London as well. Comedian Janet who has acted for topmost Konkani stage directors is the most sort comedian of late and has several Konkani video films to her credit. Among the topmost actors accompanying the group is C.D.Silva, known as ‘the man of thousand faces’ for his variety of character roles in Konkani dramas. Shruthi, the child artiste who captured the hearts of the audience during her last visit to Bahrain is once again playing the main role in this drama. The other well known actors in the group are Comedian Ambe, Pascoal Rodrigues, Marcus Vaz, Tari, Aldair and Tony de Ribandar. Lenoy Gomendes has directed the musical scores.

Tickets for the show priced at BD: 5, 4 and 3 are now available at World Greetings and Young Goans Club in Manama. For details contact the organisers on 39083239/39672776 or 39251103

- As forwarded to www.goa-world.com by G.R. Crasto.

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Comic treat for theatre fans
Posted on » Wednesday, July 01, 2009

KONKANI theatre fans will be treated to a comedy performance in Bahrain next weekend.

The Konkani musical drama, Soglim Khuxeal (Happiness to all), will be staged at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant auditorium, Adliya, at 8pm on July 9.

It is being organised by Bahrain-based social group the Bahrain Goans in association with the Folk Theatre and will see 11 Goan stage personalities take the stage.

Directed by Filipe Almeida, the play features the talents of his wife Janet, who is amongst the most sought-after Goan comediennes of recent times.

The play that opened in Goan theatres last month will also be staged in Dubai, Kuwait and London in coming weeks, said organisers.

Soglim Khuxeal also features the talents of C D'Silva, who is also known as "the man of a thousand faces" for the variety of character roles he has taken on in Konkani plays, as well as child star Shruthi.

This will be the youngster's second visit to Bahrain this year and will see her play the lead role in the comedy.

Comedians Ambe, Pascoal, Marcus, Tari, Aldair and Tony De Ribandar will also perform, while Lenoy Gomendes will be the musical director.

Tickets, costing BD5, BD4 and BD3, are now available at World Greetings and at the Young Goans Club office, both in Manama. Contact the organisers on 39083239, 39672776or 39251103 for more information.

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A star is born - Chiquitita Darlin Da Cruz

A star is born


I would like to congratulate Ms Chiquitita Darlin Da Cruz for her excellent performance in the Konkani musical show (solo song with full action) at the Pakistan Club on June 5.


A young and talented Chiqui took part for the first time and it was great to watch her on the Konkani stage with perfect solo dressing with a smiling face.
Well done Chiqui girl, you won the hearts of the audience.
Bravo. One day you will become a Konkani star.

Tony Ferns

GULF DAILY NEWS
June 18, 2009



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Show to remember

Show to remember

A musical treasure of unforgettable songs from many Konkani dramatists of yesteryears entitled 'Do this in remembrance of them' was organised by G R Crasto.
This musical show, which was held at the Pakistan Club hall on June 5, was houseful.
All the artists put in their very best, not to forget the young artists who were nothing less than professionals.
In the present day, we rush to watch dramas or any other shows only if there are professional actors.
But for this show, new and young actors did an excellent job and looked very comfortable on stage.
I wish to congratulate Mr Crasto on this success and also request him to give a chance to budding actors.
The comedy skit by Jr. Luis, Bai Elsy and others was outstanding.
All the very best to them.
Songs of Bai Flenzita, Lucy, Chris, Lourdin, Valanka, Chiqitita, Norita, Bab Pequino, Anthony, Ceaser, Lorvin, Menin, Santan, Claude, Benny, etc. were very good.
Valanka's duo and trio was a wonderful song.
This definitely won the hearts of the audience.
Keep it up!
Chiqitita deserves praise for a solo sung with full action.
You have a bright future on the Konkani stage.
And our youngest star Bai Frenzita's song was good too.
The musicians put in a tremendous effort to make us feel like we were in our hometown Goa, not forgetting the stage setting and the lighting.
Everything was perfect.
Bravo to Trio Kings who kept the flag flying high for so many years - Conception-Nelson-Anthony.
Last but not the least, comperes Pio Fernandes and Cindy Crasto who kept the show alive need special mention.
Bai Cindy, you too have a good future on the Konkani stage, so keep shining like a star.


Claude Fernandes

[Gulf Daily News /14 June 2009]

Fr. Felicio Diniz Rolling Trophy

Baga held Navelim to a 1 – 1 draw in the Basma Bahrain Goans Football league match played at Al Qadisiya football ground in Salmaniya.

The result took Baga to the top of the league table with 11 points. Navelim were leading by a goal from Henry Fernandes until 5 minutes to go for the final whistle when Terence Coelho equalised for Baga following a free kick. The draw left Navelim on 8 points with one match on hand.

In another match Anthony Fernandes returning from his vacation scored the first hatrick of the league to give his team Nuvem a convincing 5 – 0 victory over Benaulim. Pratap Sawant and Beta Sequeira were the other scorers. Nuvem are on 9 points with a match to play against Navelim. Benaulim are on 3 points.

The standing of the other teams in the league is Tivim 10 points with a match on hand, Canacona 5 points with 2 matches to go and Calangute are yet to open their account with a match to play against Canacona.

Meanwhile the league committee in consultation with the participating teams has decided to take a summer break until September. The league is played for the Fr. Felicio Diniz Rolling Trophy under the patronage of Young Goans Club.

GRcrasto
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16.06.2009
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A tribute to top Konkani singers

A tribute to top Konkani singers
Posted on » Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Bahrain-based singers will present some of the most beloved Konkani songs at a show at the Pakistan Club, Manama, this weekend.

Organised by the social group Bahrain Goans, the show 'Hem Tanchea Ugddassak Korat' or Do This in Their Memory, will be held under the patronage of the Young Goans Club (YGC).

Guests will enjoy renditions of songs written by popular Konkani singers from the last few decades, including hits from the 1950s, said organisers.

"The show will feature songs by admired Konkani artistes of yesteryear such as Alfred Rose, M Boyer, Remmie Colaco, Jacinto Vaz, H Britton, the Mendes Bros, Wilmix, Bab Peter, S Lemos, Rita Rose, Ophelia, Antonetta and Lorna," said the show's organiser G R Crasto.

"Most of the popular old songs of favourite Konkani stage artistes are hardly heard these days, as they are not available in CD or DVD formats.

"Konkani music lovers in Bahrain will have a chance to enjoy these songs rendered by local artistes with re-creation of original music by local musicians.

"The show is a tribute to artistes who have left their indelible mark on Konkani music and are credited for making the Konkani language known around the world through their contributions."

Meanwhile, comedian Luis Junior will entertain guests with comedy skits between songs.

The show will start at 6.30pm on Friday at the Pakistan Club's indoor auditorium in Manama.

Tickets, costing BD2 each, are available at World Greetings and Mangalore Store, both located in Manama. Contact 39083239, 36280107 or 39659539 for more information.

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Congratulations to G.R. Crasto for a Super Show

Congratulations to G.R. Crasto for a Super Show

“Hem Tanchea Ugdassak Korat!” – the Konkani Musical nite, a Tribute to our Old Tiatrist, was a wonderful show put up by Bahrain Goans at the Pakistan Club on 5th June 2009. People who came in late didn’t mind to stand and watch the 4 hours musical entertainment as the auditorium was a full house.

We are sure this show was possible due to the hard work of Bahrain Goans Chairman who was bestowed the Gulab Review Award & the Goa Government Award last year. He is none other than the most famous Master of Ceremonies for all occasions, a dynamic toastmaster, etc. etc, among the Goans in Bahrain - Mr. G.R. Crasto.

His work for Goans in Bahrain is endless and cannot be put up here in mere words. He was rightly presented by a memento by his Bahrain Goans committee to appreciate his good work towards the Goan community.

I would like to Congratulate Mr. G. R. Crasto for putting up this great show and am sure all the goans in Bahrain wil want to wish him success & God Bless.

With Best Wishes,
David D'Costa
Bahrain (Siolim)
danby5020@yahoo.com

06/06/2009

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KONKANI MUSICAL FIESTA 'Hem Tanchea Ugddassak Korat’

KONKANI MUSICAL FIESTA
'Hem Tanchea Ugddassak Korat’ on June 5

Bahrain: Bahrain Goans, promoting football and konkani programmes among the Goan community of Bahrain are all set to create a musical fiesta at the indoor auditorium of Pakistan Club on June 5. Their forthcoming event titled ‘Hem Tanchea Ugddassak Korat’ (Do this in memory of them) is a musical show of songs of admired konkani artistes of yesteryears such as Alfred Rose, M.Boyer, Remmie Colaco, Jacinto Vaz, H.Britton, Mendes Bros, Wilmix, Bab Peter, S.Lemos, Rita Rose, Ophelia, Antonetta, Lorna, etc.

The show is arranged and produced by G. R.Crasto.
Crasto, a freelance journalist is a popular figure in the cultural and social fields among the Goan community of Bahrain. Crasto is a regular contributor for several years to the Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter as well as Konkani publications in Goa.
He has won several awards for his works in Bahrain as well as back home in India.

‘Hem Tanchea Ugddassak Korat’ is a collection of Konkani songs, some dating back to 1953. "Most of the popular old songs of topmost konkani stage artistes are hardly to be heard these days, as they are not available in CD or DVD formats," said Mr. Crasto, who has put up an enormous effort in compiling the lyrics and music of these songs. There are inquiries from konkani music lovers all over the world for many of the super songs of bygone years. Konkani music lovers in Bahrain will have a chance to enjoy these songs rendered by local artistes with recreation of original music by the local musicians. The show is a tribute to konkani artistes who have left their indelible mark on konkani music and are credited for taking konkani language around the world by their contributions.

Comedian Jr. Luis will provide comedy skits inbetween the songs. The show at Pakistan club begins at 8.00 pm and tickets priced at BD: 2/= are available at World Greetings and Mangalore Store.
For reservation of seats contact the organisers on 39083239/36280107/39659539 or the artistes. This event is organised under the patronage of Young Goans Club.


Goa-world.com Team wishes G.R. Crasto and Young Goans Club all
the very best in their endeavour.