Anuradha Paduwal graces at 100th Moinyali Manchi “Sadan Shembhor”

05.04.10 Mangalore : The 100th Moinyali Manchi of Mandd Sobhann “Sadhan Shembhor” was organized at Kalaangann on April 4, Sunday.

The presence of Anuradha Paduwal, the leading Hindi singer, graced the occasion as the chief guest and attracted a huge number of audiences.

Speaking on the occasion, Anuradha Paduwal lauded Mandd Sobhann for fostering Konkani dance, music, and folk art. She also said that she is proud to be a Konkani by birth and will be glad to support the cause of Konkani.  Later she released Neetha Rebello’s research book on “Konkani Music - Yesterday, Today, and in Future” on the occasion.

Eric Ozerio, the gurkhar of Mandd Sobhann, said that the 100th Moinyali Manchi is a great achievement on the part of Mandd Sobhann and expressed gratefulness to people for making this Moinyali Manchi a great success. He also said that Mandd Sobhann’s Moinyali Manchi has provided the opportunity for more than 2000 artists from various parts of India.

Talented troupes of singers from Mangalore and Goa presented immortal Konkani numbers of Mumbai, Mangalore, and Goa selected by organizers, accompanied by dance performances which lasted for 3 hours. 

A programme was organized to render tribute and honour Konkan Koghul Wilfy Rebimbus, who died recently. Melwyn Rodrigues, the Konkani poet made the condolence speech.

Mr. Louis Pinto honored Wilfy by placing a golden wreath made of notations of his song, “Konkani Amchi Bhas,” around his portrait.

Titus Noronha compered the programme.