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Konkani Drama "Ghara iea" by Menino de Bandar get full marks and full house audience Menino de Bandar, a well-known Konkani dramatist, after performing to houseful audiences in Dubai (UAE) and Doha (Qatar) the last fortnight, this evening had the die-hard Konkani tiatr lovers in Kuwait entertained with comedy and non-stop drama. Menino de Bandar, who earlier worked in Muscat (Oman) and also represented GULAB there is also known as "King of Double Centuries" - a name he is bestowed upon when his popular non-stop dramas were a hit with the Konkani audiences and completed over two hundred shows. Very few Konkani dramatists came near to him to claim such a record double century performances. The publicity through the different Goan forums on the Net made its mark and assisted the organizers in these above mentioned GCC countries, namely United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait. Menino de Bandar, himself hailing from Benaulim, Salcette had among the cast popular Benaulimkars including Peter de Benaulim, Roshan, and Bai Jayanti. The premiere show of “Ghara Iea” was held in November 2003 at Usgao in North Goa and within a short time it has completed 100 shows according to press reports. A team of 15 artistes accompanied Menino de Bandar for the show. These artistes are from different villages/towns from Goa which Francis de Tuem, Peter-Roshan, Leslie, Pravin, Senno, Joasino, Joe, Xavier, Peter de Macasana, Comedian Dominic, Comdeian Louis Bachan, Anju, Ida, Bai Jayanti and Menino de Bandar. Musicians from Goa including Maestro Josinho and Drummer Paklo (from Moira)'s input were an added feature to the show. The show was organized by The Entertainment & Cultural Society-Kuwait which is headed by Santano Alfonso and co-organized/supported by Anton Rebello (of Curtorim), the ex-Salgaokar player, who is now based in Kuwait. For every show, something unique is brought to light or a cause is supported in Kuwait. A game of 'Jaldi Five' and 'Tambola' was held during the break time and a Vega 21 inch T.V. and a Microwave was given away as prizes. The proceeds of this game was declared to be donated to a chapel in Curtorim. Carmo Santos, the newly elected President of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS)-Kuwait was the chief guest. A number of GWS Managing Committee members including GWS General Secretary, Gaspar Almeida, GWS Head of Cultural Cell, Cajetan Pereira, with Committee Members Cajetan Pinheiro were seen seated on the front row as special guests. Other Members seen among the audience were Jose Rod, GWS Vice President Julio Cardozo, Manuel F.X. Fernandes, Domingos Araujo, Tome Gracias, etc. were among the audience. Early Bai Jayanti, daughter of Menino de Bandar, was introduced to the audienced. She presented a flower bouquet to the chief guest as a gesture of welcoming him on stage. Anton Rebello presented a flower bouquet to Menino de Bandar. The chief guest was introduced by the compere of the show, Philip Pereira and was escorted on stage by Santano Afonso (SPA). In his short speech, Carmos Santos, highlighted the efforts put in by the organizers. He stressed on the importance of the lessons learned through the plays enacted for the benefit of all. He also called upon the artistes and the faternity to examplify with good moral and lessons. Carmo Santos was called up to give away special mementos to Menino de Bandar and all his troupe members and to the three visiting musicians. The comedy scenario, enacted within the drama's plot, by Comedian Domnic and Comedian Louis Bachan, did not leave anything to get the audience in for a laughter. At the end of the show, the audience just loved it. No doubt the reviews in the Gulf Times of Qatar, and www.goa-world.com website and the Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter of the performances in Dubai proved that it was a show to remember before the audiences decided 'Ghara iea'. Kudos to the organizers and to Menino de Bandar and his troupe. The Konkani lovers in Kuwait will surely support the organizers, the Entertainment & Cultural Society-Kuwait in their future endeavours. Good work Santano Afonso and Anton Rebello. A host of Konkani stage artistes who are regularly seen performing in Kuwait are indebted to the gracious and at times being introduced by Menino de Bandar, were among the audience too. Thanks for a good time to spend the weekend amongst you folks. Bhesanv tumcher poddum re! Gaspar Almeida Associate, www.goa-world.com Report filed at 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2004 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail