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John D'Silva plays to a full house in Doha 2011-11-16[SIMON D'SILVA, Doha] He came, he performed and he conquered hearts. Ace comedian and playwright John D'Silva's new musical play 'Vollok' organized by Goan Welfare Association was again testimony of his unique and enormous talent that has made him 'The Emperor of Konkani Stage' and has led him to walk into 'Limca Book of Records 2010'.
The tiatr was held as part of the concluding ceremony of World Goa Day 2011 at Al Ghazal Club here on Friday November 4, 2011 evening.
Ever since his first tiatr 'Vell' that was released in 1996, John has become a household name among Goans both in Goa and abroad. Though he began with series of villainous characters portraying negative shades, his leading role as outright comedian in the 1999 tiatr Úmannem' gave turn to his career. The tiatr ended up creating several records in the Goan Konkani theatre. Thereafter John has hardly put forward a wrong step. His tiatrs are known for powerful dialogues, moral and social message relevant to the times.
'Vollok' emphasizes the importance of family life while upholding value of human life. Today family life has taken the backseat as humans have become more and more individualistic in search of identity, name and fame. Family values that once formed core of one's life are dwindling as the younger, 'fast food' generation's needs and priorities are changing. But 'Vollok' stresses that at the end what matters is moral, spiritual values that are the foundation of family, the miniature society. The musical play had moments of hilarious comedy that sent the audience in peals of laughter, heart-wrenching emotional parts bringing tears in the eyes of the beholders. A modern wife who fights for the rights of animals but aborts her own child, a husband who fails to get love and care from his wife falls in love with his maid, a housemaid who rises above her petty job and becomes pillar of strength to her master when latter's wife aborts their child, Thomas, who constantly upholds the family values, rebukes people when they are wrong, were the leading characters of the tiatr.
While John D'Silva was at his witty best driving home powerful message through his crisp dialogues, the rest of the cast, namely, Natty, Mita, Joe, Anicet, Peter De Pedda, Socorro De St. Cruz and Nato mesmerized the audience with their acting and singing.
John D'Silva was felicitated by Agnelo Paul D’Souza of Friends Cultural Group for conferring with 'Yuva Srujan Puroskar' award given by ministry of Art and Culture, Goa government. John D’Silva was also felicitated by the Goan Welfare Association for conferring “Limca Book of Records 2010” and a momento was presented to him by the Chief guest of the evening Jaisingh L. Rane, noted entrepreneur and social worker based in Qatar. Filipe Mascarenhas was felicitated for being the most senior member in the group who has contributed in the field of music who started writing and performing music at the age of 16 and a momento was presented by Ali Farabi, sales manager of Qatar Airways who was the guest of honour of the evening.
Meeta's first VCD ‘Ávoiche Koxtt' was also released on the occasion.
Goan Welfare Association under the able leadership of Simon D'Silva has been in the forefront of social and cultural activities in Doha. The Association has over the years has grown into a premier forum in Doha giving fillip to Goan culture, theatre and traditions through its various programmes. Simon D'Silva has led the association along with his dynamic team with dedication and commitment to social causes. | |
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