When one reads or listens to the tiatr name ‘Kuddo, Mono vo Bhero’, one will naturally be inclined to believe that it could be related to physical disability, namely blindness, dumbness and deafness. But comedian Ambe’s Easter release ‘Kuddo, Mono vo Bhero’ is totally different and nothing related to the differently-abled people.
Other than physical and mental disability, it can be related to many other things, be it in the family, society or politics. It all depends on how you make efforts to get it connected to various situations in life.
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And comedian Ambe has taken pains to highlight the actual scenario in the political arena, with focus on preparations for elections and the aftermath. He provides a solution to the existing problem and how some of the corrupt politicians need to be taken to task instantly, before further damage is done to the society.
‘Kuddo, Mono vo Bhero’ focuses on a different subject altogether and a powerful query is made at the end, seeking a prompt answer. When it comes to politics and elections, the director wishes to convey that the electorate should never be taken for granted always.
The story revolves around Peter (Peter Correia), his spouse Olfi (Ofelia) and their only daughter Reema (Reema). Peter is upset as his daughter is married to Jeff (Vilban), who is unemployed, but mostly involved in politics and staunch supporter of an aspiring candidate.
After 30 years of service in the Gulf, Peter returns to his roots as a retired employee. But thinking about the future of his married daughter, Peter resorts to alcoholism.
But Peter resolves to rectify his wrongdoings. He gives up alcoholism and promises that he will enjoy it in limited quantity only within the precincts of his house.
Being aware of his son-in-law’s involvement with Stephen (Ulhas Tari), who is contesting as an independent candidate, Peter warns Jeff to stay away from him. On the other hand, Stephen tries to take maximum advantage of Jeff by luring him with money and using him for his selfish interests.
Back home, will Peter give up his drinking habit? As promised by Stephen, after winning the elections, will Jeff get a government job? What are the consequences that follow?
As guardians, Peter and Ofelia have enacted well their respective roles, but the former looked too young to his character. As the only daughter, Reema delivers her role confidently. But Vilban, as son-in-law in the family, looked too stiff at times on stage and the body language isn’t quite impressive.
As the contesting candidate for elections, Ulhas Tari stands tall, both in act and dialogue delivery. As police inspector, Peter de Arambol extends good support.
In the comic acts, comedian Ambe, Riston and Agnelo form a comical trio and the threesome try to entertain with laughter pills. But Agnelo’s presence under the table at the police station shows utter disrespect to the place and the officials there.
In the category of songs, there are 12 renditions, including the opening, to entertain the audience. But excluding a handful, others don’t carry enough punch. There are solos Peter de Arambol, Xavier Gomes, Agusto de Calangute, Lawry Travasso and Marcus, followed by songs by Marcus and Reema, Reema and Ofelia, Rizton and Agnelo, Peter de Arambol and Agusto, Peter de Arambol, Xavier and Agusto and Rizton, Agnelo and Marcus. Lawry’s solo ‘Xikop’ carries a thought for reflection.
Live band includes Alex on the saxophone (soprano), Mariano saxophone (tenor), Casmiro (bass), James (keyboard) and Macmilan (drums). A trumpet and a saxophone would have given a better effect as far as music is concerned. Bass guitarist went amiss among the musicians.
Inas has handled the light effects tactfully, while Anthony de Ambajim takes care of the stage sets.
As a mark of respect towards the departed, including those from the tiatr fraternity, during the pandemic, the director of the tiatr requests the audience to maintain one-minute silence before the curtains unfold for the show. This thought needs to be appreciated as all the victims of Covid-19 across the globe rightfully deserve our respect.
