SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Pio Esteves
Terry (Ulhas Tari) and Savita (Roma) are blessed with two children, Lester (Franky Gonsalves) and Valeny (Joylita). To support his family financially, Terry is employed in the US, while his spouse is a housewife.
As their father is away from home for almost seven years, Lester and Valeny fail to get fatherly love from Terry. And to keep her grown-up son and daughter content in every possible way, Savita fulfills all their demands, irrespective of what they seek.
Terry comes down from the US unexpectedly and for good. On his return home, he wishes to embrace his only son and daughter. But they are not there at home.
Terry wonders whether his children are safe and sound. On their return home late at night, he finds both in an intoxicated state and he understands that everything is not well.
A little later, the principal of the college (Peter de Arambol) steps in to inform about the irregularity and absence of Lester and Valeny in the college. Police inspector (Satyawant Tari) also warns about Lester’s involvement in drugs.
Will Terry and Savita succeed in getting their children on the right track? Is it too early or too late? In the end who is at the loss? Is it the guardians or the children? Watch the second half for answers to various queries.
Sammy Tavares’ tiatr ‘Tumich Mhaka Sangat’ carries a story which is common in many families today. Lack of parental love leading to children’s astray and the regrets that follow have been well portrayed on stage. Drug mafia and trafficking, involvement of politicians in the police system and pressure to release the culprits are some of the highlights.
As guardians, Ulhas Tari and Roma have played their roles convincingly well. Franky Gonsalves and Joylita as spoiled brats are excellent in their performances. They are ably supported by Satyawant Tari, Peter de Arambol, Lawry Travasso and others.
In the comic acts, there’s Antonette de Maina as ‘Bizli’ along with comedian Sally, Richard and Rizton, who try to tickle the funny bone of the audience, with a small dose of vulgarity here and there. Antonette de Maina stands out in her fine acting as ‘lamani’, both in dialogues and dress code.
In the category of songs, there’s Peter de Arambol stepping in with the opening song, followed by another solo later. There are solos from Lawry Travasso and Sammy Tavares as well. Other songs are by Lawry and Peter de Arambol, Joylita, Antonette de Maina and Roma on daughters-in-law, Ulhas Tari and Antonette de Maina. Songs by Saby de Divar, Richard and Rizton and Joylita and Saby de Divar receive encores. A quartet went amiss in the presentation. It’s a pleasant sight to watch girls with blowing instruments, besides the bass and the drums. Norman Cardozo on the keyboard leads and guides the rest of the novices.
Anthony de Ambaji and Tremson have handled the stage sets and lights respectively. Apart from a good story, there are also some good scenes to be watched on stage.
