Abu Dhabi: The Mataro Charbela team is ready to perform the ‘Fut’lli Modki’ drama in Abu Dhabi after having performed a few shows in Mumbai and some other places. The Konkani Cultural Organisation (KCO) will be sponsoring the show on June 13 at The British School-Al Khubairat Near St. Joseph Cathedral, Abu Dhabi at 7.30 PM.
If there is a play that has seen nearly a hundred shows around the world and made thousands of people laugh along the way, it is ‘Mataro Charbela’. Francis Fernandes Cassia, a 75-year-old artist with the ability to carry the entire weight of an entire play on his shoulders as the lead, will hold the audience’s attention for more than two and a half hours with the comedy-centred drama “Fut’lli Modki”, his 33rd play.
The director of the play Joy Paladka is an experienced artist and looks after the administration of the entire team. He also looks after the accounts, stage and other settings.
Some of the female artists who will be seen in the play are Betty Naz, an elderly artist in Goa and Mumbai who brought to life characters in many plays; Julie Vas Marol, someone who takes some time out of politics, social work, compeering and parish commitments for the theatre; Flora D’Souza Kalmadi-Jerymery, the one who portrays her role with undivided enthusiasm and Shanthi Dsouza Boliye.
The play revolves around the family of a rich audacious lady named Janet. The actors have done justice to their characters under the effective direction of Joy Paladka, accompanied by beautiful music. Cassia is one of the main reasons for the survival and bloom of the Konkani theatre today.
About Konkani Cultural Organization:
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) is well known in the UAE, GCC and India for its benevolent work in helping the needy and deserving students. They initiated several scholarships through Samanvaya of Mangaluru and also been helping scores of people suffering from critical illnesses. The KCO has been recognizing and supporting many NGO’s back home, who are working with distressed, downtrodden and the needy in and around Udupi – Dakshina Kannada districts. KCO has been growing in popularity year after year and has become a household name not only in Abu Dhabi but in the entire UAE. For the past 23 years, KCO has been involved in various social, cultural and religious activities in Abu Dhabi. White Doves, Snehasadan, Jeevadhaan, Samanvaya, Saanidhya- Ganesh Seva Trust, Shanti Kiran Technical and Sneha Charitable Trust are a few of the NGOs through which the KCO has provided socio-medical help to the needy in the past. The KCO has also been sponsoring community marriages for the underprivileged for the past few years. With help from sponsors and benefactors, the KCO has managed to carry out their noble mission within UAE and India. It has also transformed itself as a mirror reflecting the culture, tradition and upholding the values of our great ancestors and has turned out to be a focal point for the Konkani community in Abu Dhabi.
