PIO ESTEVES
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Ho Mog Oso Koso? a tiatr written by Michael Gracias, directed by Fr Ave Maria Afonso and presented by Kala Niketan, Majorda dwells upon the child-parent relationship.
As Marcus (Anthony Crasto) slogs abroad to bring up his family, his wife, Fatima (Ancy Gonsalves) is the caretaker at home. The couple’s son, Solrich (Francisco Fernandes) wishes to go his way, while daughter, Siyah (Lara Gracias), who is married, returns to her paternal home due to differences with her mother-in-law.
When Marcus returns, he is shocked to see Solrich all set to go to London after a court marriage with his fiancée. Unable to stand the restrictions, Solrich proceeds to London, against his parent’s wish, while Siyah continues to stay at her paternal home.
Will Solrich return home and unite with his parents? What is Siyah’s fate? What are the expectations of Marcus and Fatima towards their son? When the couple face turmoil, who mediates? What is the end result?
‘Ho Mog Oso Koso?’ brings to light the conflict of thoughts and emotions that often prevail between parents and children. Suppression of freedom, independence and positive thoughts can help bring necessary change are some of the issues highlighted. Flashback during the second half helps connect to the main story.
Anthony Crasto stands tall in the father’s character and is quite natural. His counterpart, Ancy Gonsalves displays simplicity confidently through speech and costume. But portraying themselves as grandparents went amiss. Francisco Fernandes and Lara Gracias delivered comfortably as siblings, but the latter looked too young to be considered married. Fr Ave Maria Afonso as the parish priest was apt in his looks and dialogue delivery.
Gabriel Fernandes, Evola Crasto and Reuben Kakde, who formed part of Marcus’ family, worked together to bring laughter, but could not meet the expectations of the audience in some acts.
In the section of songs, solos by Carey Fernandes, Cielda Pereira, Larsen Gracias, Shunaina Baptista and Gladrin Fernandes, a duet by Evola Couto and Michael Gracias, a trio and a choral were entertaining. But a solo and a duet by a noted singer and musician seeking help from a paper on the floor was definitely unexpected and uncalled for.
Stage sets by Kasim Nadaf, light effects by Satish Narvekar and background and live music by Lenoy Gomendes and his team deserve a mention.
