Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Sep 10 : "Christachem Janan", Konkani Cinematic Play, the First production of Konkani Natak Sabha (R), Mangalore was released at Big Cinemas, Bharat Mall on 9th September, 2024 at 4:30p.m. It is a preparation to celebrate the Ordinary Jubilee 2025, the birth of Jesus Christ declared by His Holiness, Pope Francis. More than 100 actors in and around Mangalore acted in this movie. This movie was directed by a famous comedian of Mangalore Mr. Adolphous Cutinha (Dolla, Mangalore) and Melwin D'Almeida.

Before the screening of the movie there was a short stage programme. Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D'Souza, Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore Diocese was the Chief Guest. He addressed the gathering appreciating the good works done by the Konkani Natak Sabha for 81 years with the motto of "Nataka Dvari Dharmik Sadhan". Konkani Natak Sabha has gone one step ahead by moving from Natak to cinema. Rev. Fr Denis D'Sa, PRO of Udupi Diocese congratulated the Konkani Natak Sabha for becoming digital.

Rev. Fr Rocky D'Cunha, the president of Konkani Natak Sabha welcomed the gathering and distributed the mementoes to the dignitaries. The other dignitaries like Mr. Stany Alvares, the President of Konkani Sahithya Academy, Rev. Fr Andrew D'Souza, the Parish Priest of Bajal, Mr. Anil Lobo, Chairperson of MCC Bank, Mr. Adolphous Cutinha, Mr. Melwin D'Almeida the Director & Co-director, Mr. Joel Pereira the Music Composer were present on the stage. Mr. Floyd D'Mello proposed the Vote of thanks and Mr. Preetham compered the programme.

The movie was attended by priests and Religious sisters, benefactors, actors and the members of the Konkani Natak Sabha. The movie was well appreciated by all. The theater was filled with 410 people.