Traditional occupations, especially prevalent in the villages, need to be carried forward by the younger generation and preserved for posterity. But the present scenario is bleak, with many giving up on them and seeking greener pastures elsewhere. This is the message conveyed by Prince Jacob in his tiatr ‘Apunn Apnank Dev Somestank’.
Ailing Jose (Agnelo de Dabolim) is a baker by profession and resides with his wife Rosita (Fatima). He is blessed with a daughter Celina (Melishya) and two sons, David (Michael Gracias) and Godwin (Godwin Afonso).
The elder son is settled in the UK with his wife Daisy (Lourdes), while the younger, despite holding a degree in bakery, is unemployed and resides with the family and his wife, Corina (Briscila). Celina is pursuing her studies in college.
Jose had been supporting his family by running his ancestral business successfully. But now, he is on the death bed and wishes that his younger son, Godwin (Godwin) carry forward his business.
But Godwin’s wife, Corina, is not interested in the ancestral trade. Instead, she eyes only the wealth and property amassed by her father-in-law. Before misfortune strikes, Jose informs his wife and other members of the family that lawyer Costa (Jacinto) will settle everything regarding his wealth and property.
After Jose’s demise, lawyer Costa steps in and hands over a file to the deceased’s spouse, asking her to keep it safe. Meanwhile, David returns home from the UK, along with his wife Daisy. Now, the two siblings along with their partners are interested to know the contents of the file, handed over by lawyer to Rosita. Its contents maybe revealed only after Rosita’s demise. But none of the siblings are willing to carry forward their father’s business. Meanwhile, employee Arcanj (Allwyn) carries out his task diligently at the bakery. Neighbours, Jack Santan (Prince Jacob) and Joanita (Evola) support him.
Who in the family will grab what’s kept by Jose for posterity? Will the siblings get the share of ancestral wealth and property? Along with their respective spouses, what plans does the duo work upon? Will they succeed in their wicked plans?
Prince Jacob’s tiatr ‘Apunn Apnank Dev Somestank’ carries a fine script, with sleek direction. There are moments of laughter entwined with a good dose of suspense. Rarely seen in most of the tiatrs, here comedy is interwoven in the main story.
Godwin and Michael in the lead role, along with Briscila and Lourdes respectively, have given a good performance. They are ably supported by Melishya, Agnel de Dabolim (double role), Boni Alvin and others. Jacinto as a lawyer and Fatima in the mother’s character are impressive. Avers Pereira as the judge in the court has played a convincing role.
In the comic acts, Prince Jacob, Evola and Allwyn form a perfect comical trio and they entertain with a good dose of laughter. Allwyn from Sao Jose de Areal, the new entrant in Prince Jacob’s troupe, has a good stage presence with fine timing and dialogue delivery and has a bright future on the tiatr stage awaiting him.
In the category of songs, there’s Lourdes making an entry with the opening song and it carries some good Biblical scenes during interludes. Likewise, the concluding scene before the interval is worth a watch. There are solos by Avers, Boni, Agnelo de Dabolim, followed by songs rendered by Godwin and Boni, Evola and Briscila, Boni, Avers and Agnelo, Avers, Jacob and Melishya, Lourdes and Agnelo. ‘Badam…Badam’, a song by
Prince Jacob and Evola
receives an encore.
Providing musical accompaniment are Seby Moraes (trumpet), Menino (saxophone), Rizbon (bass), Shawn (keyboard) and Jack (drums). The stage sets are by Kapil Chari and lights have been handled by Tony.
