‘Panvlam’, a
tiatr written by Augie D’Mello, directed by Shantaram Pawar and presented by Britona Dramatic
Academy, Britona throws light on the youth being carried away by friends on
social media and dire consequences.
The story revolves around Felix (Minguel Rosario), his wife
Clarin (Felicity Pereira) and their only daughter Saira (Jlynna Fernandes).
After enjoying a trip to Macau, the family returns home.
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Saira awaits her SSC results. Her anxiety turns to joy when she
comes out with flying colours. As a reward, Felix bestows Saira with a laptop
and a mobile. But he is equally warned by his wife to be extra-cautious with
gifts for his daughter.
Meanwhile, in the college campus, Kevin (Shantaram Pawar) eyes
Saira. He blackmails her colleague John (Preet Pawar) to win her over. But
Saira has already established ties with Ryan via Facebook.
Ryan makes unexpected trip to Goa from abroad and encounters
Saira in the college campus. He flatters her with gifts and promises to tie the
knot with her soon. Kevin takes note of their relationship.
Will Saira and Ryan’s relationship last forever? Or will it lead
to a disaster? How does the truth unveil about Ryan? Who assists to trap the
goon and how? What is the fate of Saira’s parents?
‘Panvlam’ focuses on the modern youth and their involvement with
social media. How Facebook friends can sometimes be deceptive, overprotection
by guardians are some of the highlights in the drama.
Although the drama carries a small dose of suspense in the
second half, there are a few hiccups here and there, with so called technical
snugs, which could have been easily avoided.
As husband and wife, Minguel and Felicity give a fine
performance. Jlynna displays her talent with ease. Shantaram Pawar is apt in
negative character, but the smoking act could have been eliminated on stage.
Pedrinha, Connie, Valentine, Effifanio Valadares and others have extended good
support to the main cast.
Preet Pawar along with Pedrinha D’Mello and others try to
entertain with laughter pills, but the former’s continuous direct entries in
Felix’s residence are distractive. The comedian seems to be overdoing his act.
In the category of songs, the opening chorus by Ruella, Mashada and
Joselyn, a duet by Jlynna and Weldroy, a quartet by Shirlie, Claney, Domnic and
Weldroy and a trio by Domnic, Shirlie and Claney were entertaining. Two songs
were on the same subject, which could have been avoided.
The
stage sets deserve appreciation, but the execution of lights on stage was poor.
