By Gasper Crasto
Kuwait:
Goa’s thespian star Cajetan Pereira, popularly known as Cajetan de Sanvordem based
in Kuwait, will release his maiden Konkani video album entitled, ‘Xiddukh
Ravath’ (Be Alert) in Kuwait on 10th May 2013.
The video in a crystal clear DVD format is set for a grand release on 10th May 2013 during the staging of the Musical Evening (Songit Sanz) - ‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’ at the Indian Community School, Salmiya.
The video in a crystal clear DVD format is set for a grand release on 10th May 2013 during the staging of the Musical Evening (Songit Sanz) - ‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’ at the Indian Community School, Salmiya.
Cajetan
de Sanvordem, a Kala Academy Award winner for Best Actor and Konkani Bhasha
Mandal's Best Singer Award winner, has been in the limelight on Konkani stage –
acting and singing in dramas, films and videos, for over 3 decades and remains
one of the most popular and much loved artiste in Kuwait.
‘Xiddukh
Ravath’ presents a number of songs composed by Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael
D’Silva. The music is provided by Maestro Shahu Almeida while the classy Cinematography
and Editing is attributed to Franky Fernandes.
The
album, shot entirely in Kuwait, features celebrated Gracy Morais, Clemmie
Almeida, Katty de Navelim, Bab Agnel, Irene Vaz, Michael D’Silva, Mario de
Majorda and Cajetan de Sanvordem supported by Clara Rodrigues, Baby Acacia,
Jemima, Joshua, Aerosmith, Janet Franco, Braz de Parra, Domnic Mascarenhas,
Agusto Fernandes, Danny Britto, John Furtado, etc. Picturisation of each song intertwined
with rhythmic beats showcases the Goan spirit of Konkani-style songs -- making
the album artistic, rich and melodious.
The
title song, ‘Xiddukh Ravath’, a solo by Cajetan de Sanvordem has to be seen to
be admired. The filming of this song is incredible. The theme has a lesson for
everyone to be alert about a disease in this modern era that is most terrifying.
Gracy Morais
and young Clemmie (Cajetan’s daughter) render their voices for a sweet song
called ‘Visiting’ which throws light on the hard-life abroad.
‘Bolatkar’,
is a splendid trio by Cajetan-Michael-Mario based on some of the hottest issues
in our society at the moment.
Katty
de Navelim’s ‘Posko’, is a beautiful song sequenced with scenes enacted to
perfection by
John Furtado and Clara Rodrigues.
‘Soro
ani Cigar’ is a comedy duo by Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva sung to
a rhythmic tune. The song displays the class of the two singers.
Irene
Vaz and Bab Agnel sing ‘Be-Visvaxi Ghorkarn’ highlighting the character of an
unfaithful wife. Irene looks fabulous in the video.
The
trio, ‘Madras Vailankanni’ by Cajetan-Michael-Mario is a treble of great
excellence stressing on the evils of Goan politicians.
Mario
de Majorda and Bab Agnel’s song ‘Dar ani Uzo’ is sure to enthrall viewers for
the amazing act in the backdrop by Janet Franco, a popular personality in
Kuwait. The song too is very meaningful.
‘Nirmilelem’
is a touching, beautifully composed song sung by Clemmie-Cajetan-Michael-Mario.
Michael
D’Silva is dressed up as ‘Postman’ singing a comic song. The song is fantastic;
however, the posh backdrop displayed can be easily recognized as that of Kuwait,
and not Goa, as the song depicts.
The
entire album has an excellent flow of music by Maestro Shahu.
Cajetan
de Sanvordem has fondly dedicated the project to his beloved parents late Jose
Salvador and late Maria Magdalena Pereira.
Cajetan
first came into spotlight when he was just 8 years of age singing in school and
village dramas. He landed in Kuwait in 1976. His first appearance on Kuwait's
stage was in P. Jose de Colva's drama 'Aiz Maka Faleam Tuka' at Keefan Hall in
1977, followed by Konkani dramas directed by Jenifer Rod, Aleixinho de Maxem,
Benny de Aldona, the list goes on.
Initially
he sang solos in each and every drama as well as act, especially when the role
was based on expatriate topics. Together with Marcus Vaz and Xavier Gomes, he formed
the famous trio Cajetan-Marcus-Xavier, which created waves and enjoyed
tremendous popularity in Kuwait as well as other Gulf Countries and in Goa. Currently,
Cajetan is teamed up with Mario de Majorda and Michael D’Silva. The singers are
famous for explosive lyrics and are synonymous with Konkani audience for their intellectual
lyrics, stunning style and a blend of their incredible voices.
Cajetan has acted in countless Konkani dramas (Tiatrs). The prominent among them
are of Late Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, M. Boyer, Remmie Colaco, Anthony San,
H.Britton, Jose Rod, Roseferns, Jess Fernandes, Patrick Dourado, Vitorino
Pereira, A. Morais, R. Morais, Rosario Dias, Chrismeena, Rosary Ferns, Marcus
Vaz, Laurente Pereira, Mario de Majorda, Michael D'Silva, Xavier Gomes,
Bonaventure D'Pietro, Jessy Dias, Jenifer Rod, Aleixinho de Maxem, Benny de
Aldona, J.P. Parra, Tony Call, Mendes Bros., F.X.Pereira, F.Cardoz, Simon
Gonsalves, Joe Ferrera, etc.
Cajetan
is well-known in Kuwait for being the lead star in Goa’s first e-Cinema feature
film ‘Black’ produced by T-Bush in 2007. He also appeared on the smaller screen
in a specially filmed VCD of Jose Rod's drama ‘Devan Dilem Devcharan Velem’. Cajetan
has also written and directed dramas such as 'Bhattkarachem Kortub' and 'Africar'
in his home town back in Goa.
Besides acting and singing, Cajetan is a well-known public figure in Kuwait. Time and again, he has been elected to several Indian organizations. He is the President of United Friends Club – a football association and the Ex-President of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS). He is also the President of Guardian Angel Club of Sanvordem (Kuwait), Head of Cultural Cell of Goan Welfare Society (GWS) since inception, and an active member of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF).
‘Xiddukh Ravath’, made for a global audience is sure to leave a mark of Cajetan de Sanvordem’s class as a showman – a singer and actor of immense ability.
Besides acting and singing, Cajetan is a well-known public figure in Kuwait. Time and again, he has been elected to several Indian organizations. He is the President of United Friends Club – a football association and the Ex-President of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS). He is also the President of Guardian Angel Club of Sanvordem (Kuwait), Head of Cultural Cell of Goan Welfare Society (GWS) since inception, and an active member of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF).
‘Xiddukh Ravath’, made for a global audience is sure to leave a mark of Cajetan de Sanvordem’s class as a showman – a singer and actor of immense ability.
