Karkala, March 28: Bindas Artists (a whatsapp group), a group of 39 talented artists from undivided Dakshina Kannada district with the motto 'Our talent - Help the needy' organized 'LAR Nite', its most awaited charity show on Easter Sunday, March 27 in Open Air Theatre at Madhuvan Gardens, Jodukatte, Karkala from 6.30 pm onwards.

The event was blessed by Fr Pascal Menezes, Parish Priest, Kera and Fr Anil Kiran Fernandes SVD.

Addressing the gathering, Roy Castelino, President of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, "I congratulate Bindas Artists for organising this great show. We have heard about many such charity shows in and around us, but this show is unique. I am very glad to see that a whatsapp group formed by young artists of our coastal area striving hard to help the needy of our community. It shows their good heart. They not only participate in the show but also contributed their might and collected donations from their well wishers. I wish they continue this good work and organise more such programmes in the coming days." After speaking to the gathering, Mand Sobhann Gurkar, Eric Ozario, “I am overwhelmed at the initiative taken by the Bindas artists and support extended by Daniel Ranger by sponsoring the space and we need such people like him to strengthen konkany”.

Bindas Artists member and well known konkany lyric poet & composer Loyd Austin Rego fondly known as LAR Taccode’s songs were presented by group members and others.

Bindas Artists, headed by group admin, Arun Danthy, well known compere and TV anchor too rendered his melodious voice for the song ‘moga mujya’.

Herald Tauro &Verina (Bhangar Tum Mujem), Johnson Lobo(Tum Ye), Joel Attur (Viola) & Nester (Goalmal), Nester Hospet(Mog mhaka zala), William Padrengi(Diana), Wilson Lasrado (Kenna Kenna), Nihal Tauro (Medley) and other famous vocalists like konkany legendry singer Eric (Dev borem korum) ‘Soad Rani kogull’ Jackelin Fernandes (Raat aichi & Yore yore), Jerry Bajjodi & Carol Pernal (Suryo Daryo), ‘Soad runner up’ Ashwin D’ Costa (Yore Pavsa), ‘Ek aslyar ek na’ heroine Priya Menezes (Swapnam mantapanth) & Senet Dcunha (Thornati choli) presented melodious songs of LAR.

The band members consist of Rajesh & Edrin on keys, Rajendra on drums, Roshan Bela on lead-guitar and Manoj Lobo on bass, who rendered electrifying music, complemented by brilliant dances by Sthree Sanghatan, Miyar & Bindas Artist Godwin Sparkle and Evita. The rib tickling skits were presented by Bindas Pernal.

TV anchor & Bindas Artist Alwyn Danthy, Pernal compered the show with his unique, humorous style and enacted in a skit along with Bindas Artist Melwyn Pernal & Lisa Pernal, entertained the gathering.

The main attraction of the show was poetry session by Bindas Artists LAR, Wilson Kateel and Chikka Pangla (Herman Mendonca). Splendid support was given by well known artist of our community Bindas Artist Wilson Kayyar by his unique paintings. The two paintings were auctioned on the spot for 17,000 and 18,000 rupees respectively; the amount was added to the charity fund.

Audience too joined hands being generous with a collection of 19,000 rupees during the show.

The list of sponsors of the event was read by Bindas Artist and famous compere Rajesh Vamadapadavu.

Charity amount sum of Rs 70,000 was handed over to the four needy families. On behalf of Austin Miyar - Mr Ronald Castelino, family member of Stevan Kolalgiri, on behalf of Adrin Barkur - Mr Elson Hirgan & Pranesh Moodbidri accepted the cash amount from the guests.

Bindas Artist Mr Anil D’sa Pangla’s maiden audio album “Hanv tuzoch” was released by Vishwa Konkany Kala Rathna Eric Ozario.

The show was organized by Bindas Artists Mr. Daniel Ranger (Gram Panchayath Member and the owner of Captain Caterers) & Joel Attur (Head of Band Silver-tones).

The event was sponsored by Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy and co-sponsored by Mr Archibald Dsouza & family and Mr Daniel Ranger & family, Miyar.