Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 30: In an electrifying display of musical talent, 284th Wilfy Nite - Muji Bhaas Konkani, organized by United Youngsters, Mangaluru held on January 26 at St Agnes Auditorium, Bendore, captivated a full house audience with a dazzling array of performances that transcended genres. The event unfolded into a night of pure musical enchantment. It was a complete package of music, drama and joke with the union between art, music & technology.
The evening started with a very apt tribute to the late Claud D'Souza, by his family members and United Youngsters members. A beautiful video presentation on Claud's musical journey with Wilfy & troupe was displayed through the songs he sang. This show was mainly organized to remember and honour the late Gratian Rebimbus (Babi) on his 100th birth anniversary that took place last year in September. Babi was Wilfy's older brother and in his remembrance Wilfy & Meena had opened an education fund which still helps deserving post graduates for their education every month. The late CGS Taccode and the late Richard Castelino were also fondly remembered.
Roshan Crasta, welcomed the gathering and specially remembered Wilfy's daughter Veena & family who could not be present for the event. He extended a special gratitude to 3 families who have been the backbone support of the Rebimbus family - Felix & Stephany Lobo - Doha-Qatar, Simon & Pressy Machado - Bahrain, Michael, Flavy, Manu D’Souza & fly - Dubai. Walter & Wilma D’Souza were also honoured for their love and support to the family. Fr Maxim D’Souza, parish priest - Jeppu led the crowd to a small prayer and Fr Denis D'Sa, parish priest - Thottam gave his short insight of Wilfyab, his songs and the show. Michael D’Souza & family sponsored the venue for the event.
For the first time a total of 110 artistes worked on and off the stage to support this entire event. The evening’s 1st song, Amchim Bhaas Konkani involved all the artists coming on stage. On stage, one could see the famous musical duo Pappan & Joswin, led by Konkan Myna Meena Rebimbus, Vishwas Rebimbus, Roger Rebimbus, Prem Lobo, Ivan Sequeira, Babitha D'Sa, Sylvie Fernandes, Rathan Castelino, Munita Rao, Ashwin D'Costa, Velita Lobo, Gavin Menezes, Shalon Pinto, Samson Coelho, Joel D'Souza, Bindu D'Souza, Jason Lobo, Baba Zian Rao, Adoplus Cutinha (Dolla) and actors Wilson Martis, Sandeep Malani, Jerome Moras, Rita Fernandes, Anil Saldanha, Pamela Santos, Irene D’Souza, Jyothi, Cletus, Roosevelt-Stella, Arun- Sunitha, Ashley, Nolly, Lovely, Abigail, Shannon, Kenny, Nelson Monis, Privy D’Souza, Archie-Zeena Moras, Mariotte, Sam, Elijah, Rosy & Harry Tauro, Deepak D’Souza & Dance Group, Bendore - Reema, Anish, Rayan, Payal, Gladlyn, Daisha, Abhaya Friends - Vinod-Veena, Nirmal-Seema, Lionel-Sangeetha, Paul-Lavina, Charles-Teresa, Olwin-Juliet, Allwyn-Sophie, Amlin-Deepak, and the Chorale group - Audette Moreira, Deona Miranda, Cherlyn D'souza, Tisha Immatty, Rachana Texeira, Prerena Fronteiro, Fedora Santos - Jeppu.
Christopher D’Souza and Diyan Renjal played the lead role in the entire story. In a world brimming with creativity both of them captured the audience with their unique and profound style.
The artistes' magnetic stage presence and genius performances left the audience in awe, creating an atmosphere of delight that resonated throughout the venue.
This show is an imaginary story filled with music, dance and jokes. Beyond the spotlight, the musicians Pappan-Joswin, Ganesh Babu, Shabir, Joel, Desmond, Nigel and Reuben were the heartbeat of Muji Bhaas Konkani. Their passion for music was contagious and it spread through every note that echoed through the venue of the evening. A strong team comprising of Roy, Jude, Joylin, Joslin, Valento, Rovin and other members helped in the backstage set up and correspondence.
It was the journey of an artiste, Christopher Pinto who failed to give justice to his literature at an international award and how a young girl Angel Fernandes after 20 years helped him to regain the lost name and fame at the same international award ceremony. The flow of this show was exclusively on imagination. The background voice which guided the entire audience throughout the story was led by Eddie Sequeira.
The sheer diversity of the musical acts ensured that there was something for everyone in attendance. From soul stirring songs to high-energy acting each moment was a testament to the incredible talent on display. What truly set this event apart was the appreciable connection between the performers and the audience. The symbiotic energy exchange filled the air creating an immersive experience that transcended the boundaries between the stage and the crowd. The audience, a sea of enthusiastic faces responded with thunderous applause and cheers turning the venue into a symphony of appreciation.
The organizers spared no expense in creating a visually stunning production, with state of the art lighting, dynamic stage setups and immersive visual effects of LED.
The sound arrangements were taken care by Christopher Mascarenhas - CHRIS electronics, LED by Nevis & Davin AMJ Enterprises, lighting by Lobo and operated by Madhu, stage set up by Arun - Rose Arrangers, concept & visualization by Vishwas & Charleen Rebimbus.
As the final notes reverberated with Wilfyab's voice through the venue, a collective sense of fulfillment and elation lingered in the air. Attendees left the event with hearts full of musical memories marking Muji Bhaas Konkani as a fabulous and unforgettable chapter in the Mangaluru city's cultural tapestry. As the curtain closed on this musical extravaganza, the echoes of applause and the lingering melodies continued to resonate leaving a permanent mark on the souls of all who were fortunate enough to be part of this extraordinary evening.