‘Thapttak Thapott’, a tiatr written and directed by William
Fernandes, throws light on the
suppression of investigative reporting by the media and exposure of superficial
news. The dire consequences faced by those reporters standing for truth have
also been highlighted.
The story revolves around Dharmasena
(Desmond Cardozo), who is a freedom fighter and social activist. His son, Sunny
(Sunil Naik), is a reporter and resides under the same roof with his wife,
Meera (Ena Costa), and only teen son, Joysan (Jonah Barretto).
Sunny enjoys unearthing the truth and
works hard as an investigative reporter, but his editor, Moraes (Brijesh Vaz),
is unwilling to publish his factual news. After a heated discussion over
publication of an investigative case, Sunny finally decides to quit his job.
Sunny now proceeds to Karnataka and after
service there for a daily, returns to Goa. He shares with his father and wife
his wish of launching a new daily. They extend full support to him.
Moraes returns to Sunny with another big
offer, asking him to take it up. But Sunny unveils his new plan about the
launch of his new daily and refuses to withdraw his new strategy.
Seeking support from his relative, Bunty
(Natalino Vales), who is a photographer, he moves forward. And one fine day,
while proceeding for duty with Bunty, Sunny is shot dead.
Now, who will carry forward the mission of
Sunny? Will the murderers be nailed? Who fights for justice and how? What is
the fate of the one fighting for justice?
‘Thapttak Thapott’ brings out the present
scenario in the field of journalism, focusing equally on yellow journalism. The
challenges and risks encountered by some journalists have been stressed. Except
for some hiccups here and there, the tiatr was entertaining.
Desmond Cardozo stands tall in his role as
social activist. Sunil Naik is apt in his character as a journalist. Ena and
Melinda as spouse and inspector respectively could have been more emphatic in
dialogue delivery. Child artiste Jonah Barretto is prompt in dialogue delivery.
Mysie, Agnelo, William, Claster and Eliston have extended good support to the
main cast.
Natalino Vales, Valerie Cabral, Reza
Pereira and Piedade are entertaining and provide good dose of laughter pills.
In the category of songs, solos by Ena,
Valerie, Pidu, duets by Eliston and Lizandra, William and Luiza, a duo by
Eliston and Claster, a trio by Lizandra, Deanne and Mysie and a quartet by
Claster, Sunil, Valiston and Berna were appealing.
The
stage sets by Kapil Chari and light effects by Velanie Colaco deserve a
mention.
