TIATRO "AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY".

TIATRO:  "AMAR  AKBAR  ANTHONY"  BY MARIANO FERNANDES.

Jr. Nelson sings solo on Jr. Rod

On Sunday, the 3^rd of this month, at Mapusa, I saw the Tiatro “AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY”, starting at 10.35 AM and it was attended by the capacity crowd. The story in short revolves around a Hindu family where a Christian daughter-in-law was not welcomed by the Hindu mother-in-law because of which the daughter-in-law faces lot of hardship in her husband house.  However, in the end, the mother-in-law was forced to realize due to the sickness she undergoes, her folly and reconcile to the changed situation.  This was made possible when she as a Hindu along with  one Muslim and Christian in a sign of co-operation give their body organs to the  others including to the Hindu lady.  It was a sign of unity among the members of the three communities.

A scene: Siddarth & Ariti

The role played by the mother-in-law (Ariti – a real Hindu) was excellent, so also by Shiddarth (also a real Hindu) as her husband.  They showed their Tiatrist talent very beautifully.  However the major credit of elevating the level of this Tiatro goes to Anil Pednecar who played an excellent role of their son and also the role played by attractive Maggy as his wife was superb.  Her attractive looks, beautiful dress code and clarity of her each and every word gave an extra colour to this well accepted Tiatro by the audience.

The comedy part handled by seasoned Joana, Domnick and Luis Bachan was good but too noisy and screamy which I think is unwarranted.  

Duet:  Olga & Anil

During my younger days comedy roles were played by those days gigantic comedians namely, Kid Boxer, Jacinto Vaz, Jepsis Hitler, Champion Peter, M. Boyer, Anthony Mendes, Rico Rod and Titta Pretto but they did not indulge in shouting and screaming at the top of their voices to make the audience laugh.  Comedians like Jacinto Vaz, Champion Peter, M. Boyer, Anthony Mendes and Jepsis Hitler would make the audience laugh just by their simple entries only, they need not even utter a single word, by looking at them at the Stage audience used to laugh.  They brought serenity on the Stage by their serene manner comedy and did not make the Hall filled with unnecessary noise.  They had unique class of Tiatro acting in them as they belonged to the genuine Tiatro class comedy and not of Khell Tiatro class. 

Saby de Divar sings solo

The Side Show songs were good,  some even received encores. The solos rendered by Aniecedo, Olga, Saby de Divar, Reagan, Cajy, Mini Mario and Duets by Anil & Olga, Reagan & Maggy and a Trio by Andrew & his partners are to be appreciated. 

Olga sings her solo

The best song in this Tiatro was the one rendered by Jr. Nelson (Tomy Afonso) on the recent death of the late Jr. Rod, the son of legendary Minguel Rod. In fact a sizable number of people came to see this Tiatro only to listen to this excellent song which Tomy rendered with the necessary decorum and due respect to the departed soul, wearing Black Suit and entering the Stage with slow and serious pace thereby giving an advance impression that his song is of serious nature.  In this song Tomy elaborated Jr. Rod’s certain qualities as a human being and also his superlatives as a Tiatrist stressing philosophically and spiritually on his life.

                                                    Trio of Andrew seen in the middle

To compose and sing songs on the dead persons is rather a difficult task.  In the recent past the late Rosary Ferns from Kuwait mastered this art when he composed and rendered the songs on Alfred Rose, Romeo Mendes and Dr. Rosario Rodrigues.  Earlier Alfred Rose rendered on the death of Anthony Mendes and Anthony D’Souza (Trio fame) on Alexinho de Candolim.

Reagan singing his solo

But the greatest of all was the song composed and rendered by Young Menezes on the death of Jr. Rod’s father, Minguel Rod.  He composed it on the same night of Minguel Rod’s death and rendered it on the next day.  The great Tiatrist of those days Alexinho de Candolim after listening to that song said “I don’t think anybody can compose and sing such a song”.  When Young Menezes was singing that song, many members of the audience were practically crying.  While seeing him making entry to sing that song bare footed, black dress and walking with slow pace and also listening to the sorrowful music, audience started crying. 

Jr.Nelson (Tomy), deserves highest compliments for rendering such an excellent song on the late Jr. Rod.

                                                       Aniecedo sings his solo

A.Veronica Fernandes.

RETIREMENT OF LIONEL MESSI.

The retirement  of Lionel Messi from the Argentinian National Soccer Team is nothing but his frustration of kicking the penalty over the bar and not winning any major Trophy for his country like Maradona.  As a matter of fact, we must know one thing very well that Maradona was Maradona, he was the one man team capable of winning not only the match but the whole tournament.  In 1986 when he spearheaded the victory of Argentina in the World Cup, the great Bobby Charlton of victorious England team of 1966 World Cup said, “Argentina won because Argentina played with 12 players, that means, one Maradona is equal to two”.  His half a decade in Italy playing for Napoli  was the most glorious phase of his career and fortunately for me by being in Kuwait I was fortunate to watch his each and every game on Kuwait TV.  Messi cannot achieve what Maradona did achieve though he was very good according to the World current soccer standard.

Messi’s decision  to retire at this young age of 29 is wrong, there is lot of football stored in him  thru which he can still entertain the spectators and viewers all around the globe.  According to me he is the best player currently, better than Portuguese Ronaldo.  The way Messi sprints with the ball evading past a number of defenders is itself a big thriller.  Dribbling the ball at that high speed is not a joke and only Messi can do this.

Just because he kicked the penalty out he should not be so much disappointed so as to go into retirement.  The great Brazilian penalty experts Dr. Socrates and Zico and French Platini have also missed their penalties during the critical World Cup matches and yet they never retired in frustration.  However, we must thank Messi for not retiring from the Club level soccer that matters him the most, moneywise and famewise.

It must be noted here that the 3 greatest footballers of this planet were produced by Argentina, namely Alfred Di Stefano, Diogo Armando Maradona and Lionel Messi.  According to World soccer pundits, Alfredo Di Stefano stands taller than everyone, including the great Pele but since he played during different era with different circumstances, much of his shine remained unreached to the wider people. 

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel:7507394349.

REVOLUTION TIATRO IN MAPUSA.

Young Geremia renders opening solo

Today (26.06.16) at Mapusa, starting at 10.45 AM, the writer and director Irineu Gonsalves staged his Tiatro “REVOLUTION”,  it was an  “All Tickets sold out” attendance.

Tomy Afonso sings his political solo

In this Tiatro,  Irineu Gonsalves introduced to Konkani Stage the most precious  star in  Vishal Gawas whose hidden talent got erupted like a Volcano and its fame like Lava spread everywhere.  His role of a corrupt Minister was excellent and this role brought an extra colour to this already a colourful Tiatro.

A scene where Sheikh Ameer seen as CM

Equally excellent role in this Tiatro was played by Sheikh Ameer when he imitated in every respect the current CM Parsencar.  In talk, walk, dress and in every other manner he imitated Parsencar.  Kudos to Sheikh Ameer.

Another scene:Jessica-Tari-Sylvester

As usual, Tari, Sylvester Vaz, Jessica and Jeremia played their roles well though additionally Jessica was the centre of attraction with her beautiful looks and beautiful dress code.  She reminds us of the yesteryear’s beauties of Konkani Stage, namely Mohana, Ophelia, Violet, Antonete, Rita Rose and others.  Tari and Sylvester falls into the category of those giants of past decades who raised the standard of Konkani Stage, namely, Tony Sax, Valente Mascarenhas, Cyriaco Dias and many others.

                                             Anthony San singing his solo

The comedy part was beautifully handled by both the ace comedians Humbert and John D’Silva assisted by others.

Benny de Aldona on his solo

Side Show songs were good with encores, this time Tomy Afonso (Jr. Nelson)alsothundered like a Lion with his powerfull solo on Goan politics.

 

                                            Another scene.  Middle seen is Vishal Gawas

Three special guests namely, Narvencar, Valmiki of “AAP” and Prabhakar Timble of newly formed Political Party “Goa Forward” were introduced to the audience and they in turn expressed their views in support of their Parties requesting the audience to bring about real Revolution. Timble’s speech was better appreciated by the audience. 

A scene:Jess - Tar-Sylves

During the Interval the director of the Tiatro Irineu Gonsalves was felicitated with a traditional Shawl thru the hands of Timble.  Other three more were also felicitated including Sheikh Ameer for his excellent role as Goa’s CM in this Tiatro.

              Irineu Gonsalves is seen felicitated                              

           

A.  Veronica Fernandes.