The maiden Nite by Jerry was a spectacular show with the packed crowd clapped and clapped for each and every item and song presented during the show. The Nite was organised by Maharashtra Konkan Association at St. Vincent De Pallotti church grounds of Marol, Vijaynagara in Mumbai on 23rd April 2005.
Jerry though a disabled person proved that he will create his own history in the Konkani music world through his variety of songs that caught the attraction of the audience. Though a very short person he also reached the same height of the top Konkani music stars through his melodious voice. "The leading Konkani organization of today in Maharashtra is Maharashtra Konkan Association" said the chief guest Mr. Albert W. D'Souza, managing director of Printannia offset. "When we had organised 'Konkan Daiz Yatra' in Mumbai they got more than 800 crowd for the show. They have kept Konkani alive in Mumbai by their continuous Konkani programmes" he added. He also urged Konkani people to attend every Konkani programmes in their locality and also to speak Konkani at home and teach it to their children. Jerry spoke on this occasion and thanked the almighty, holy trinity, mother Mary, Maharastra Konkan Association and all those who helped him to stage his maiden Nite. During the programme Fr. Baptist Pais (music), Mr. Harry Boy (theatre), Mr. Ancy Paladka (literature) were honoured by Mr. Albert W. D'Souza by fruits, flowers, shawl and a momento. Also Mrs. Lilly Goveas hounoured by Lona Sanctis as a symbol of honouring our Konkani mother. In the beginning there was a cutting of the cake. Mr. & Mrs John G. Mendonca, Mr. Benedict Rebello, Mr. B. C. Alva were appointed to this task as they celebrated their 25 years wedding, 75 years of birthday and 50 years of birthday respectively. Cake was then distributed to the packed audience. Fr. Baptist Pais, Fr. Thomas (Parish priest), Fr. Michael, Fr. Benji Fernandes and Fr, Marcel Raj, Walter D'Souza(President of MKA) and Leo Fernandes(Chairman of MKA) were also present at the dias. Then Jerry came up with his exciting numbers one after the other namely, Soirik sodhun kazar zalom (Jerry), Papa Sodun Gelo(Fr. Baptist Pais), Piri Piri Paus(Jerry and group), Daddy(Flavian), Kurdo(Denis Gonsalves), Flvie(Vinay Lewis), Moga Rony(Lavina Fernandes), Kogulle(children: Kogulle song by Watson, Karon, Lona, Dion, Kalissa & Melissa), Sunami(Vinay Lewis), Stree Sanghatton(Noel & Lavina), Manest Ayillo(Priya Cabral), Illem Illem dista(Gents groups), Chodd zata(Girls group), Bavtto(Boys and girls group) and Baila sung by Jerry. Judy Pereira, Nalini Anchan, Keran Santis, Navin and Noel too extended their voice during group singing. Popai, Bombil Mary and Taka Taka Dum were the three hit numbers by Kenny. In the begining Mrs. Benedicta Rebello welcomed the crowd. Chairman Mr. Leo Fernandes gave introductory address. Tresurer Mr. Cyril Castelino, Leo and Jerry beautifully compared the show. There was a hilarious comedy from Peter, John, Leo and group. Complete photo album of the Nite is available at http://ancy.fotopic.net/c518227.html Report By: Ancy Paladka _______________________ Ancy Salvadore D'Souza Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III, Vasai Road East, Thane Dist - 401 210, Maharashtra, INDIA Tel: 0250-2390225 / 95250-2390225 Cell : 0 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/
