Photo: Ashok Belman
Dubai; March 16: DVD of Tulu comedy play ‘Lakkule Pulyand’ of renowned Tulu-Konkani theatre artist, director and play-writer Pradeep Barboza was released at Dubai Lotus Hotel in a simple ceremony on March 14, Friday.
The DVD was released in the presence of Walter Nandalike of Daijiworld, Girish Shetty, President of Dubai Karnataka Sangha, Dayan D’Souza, journalist Irshad Moodbidri.
Speaking on the occasion, Walter Nandalike said in his address that we got lot of matured and talented artists but they lack suitable platform. By identifying those artists, we have to provide them an opportunity in the theatre and that has to be done, he said.
All the dignitaries on the stage lauded and appreciated the art- talent of Pradeep Barboza.Promo of the DVD was displayed during the occasion.
Deepak Paladka, who performed an important role in the recently released Tulu movie ‘Nirel’ and who is also prominent member of Pradeep Barboza’s ‘Sangon Mugdana’Konkani drama troupe was felicitated for his contribution to Tulu cinema and to Konkani stage. He was presented a flower bouquet, shawl, fruits.His wife and children were also present on the stage during the felicitation.
Deepak Paladka after receiving the honour thanked Pradeep Barboza and producer and director of ‘Nirel’ for their support and guidance in becoming the stage and cine actor today.
Donald Correa compered the programme in Tulu coupled with his humour and joke. The event was started with a prayer by Asha Fernandez.
In the Tulu drama ‘Lakkule Pulyand’Pradeep Barboza, Aravind Bolar,Vasantha Shetty,Satish Amin,Prateek.S.Rajesh Amin,Chandrahasa,Sharan Kaikamba,Bhaskar Gowda,Winney Fernandez including Monica Belaman and others have featured.
