On Sun., May 28, 2017, at the Concluding Ceremony of the 3-days’ Residential Dance Workshop (NACH-NRITYA-DANCE), conducted by Nach Sobhann, in association with Mandd Sobhann; the muhurat of ‘KONKANI DARSHAN’ – 1½ hour song and dance presentation, depicting the history and cultural variety of Konkani, was launched.

Eminent trainers trained the 32 participants in the various forms of dancing. Shri Elton Mascarenhas (Bollywood), Shri Rami Nair (Samba & Bachata), Vidushi Vani Rajagopal (Bharatnatyam) and Eric Ozario (Konkani dance forms).

Shri Pramod Alva – Dancer, Dance Director and Choreographer of ‘India’s Got Talent’ fame conducted the muhurat by displaying the teaser prepared by Shri Ashith Pinto of Dubai. He has been assigned with the important task of directing the 20 dances in ‘Konkani Darshan’.

As this show involves live dancing by the Nach Sobhann artistes in the foreground, with the story unfolding through a movie displayed in the background. Shri Harry Fernandes, successful Movie Director of ‘Noshibacho Khell’ and ‘Sophiya’, and many other Bhojpuri and Marathi movies, has been assigned the work of the movie section. ‘Sangeet Guru’ Shri Joel Pereira is working on the storyline. He will also be in charge of the musical elements assisted by ‘Vishwa Konkani Kala Ratn’ Eric Ozario. The Background Music will be handled by Shri Alwyn Fernandes, Guitar Maestro.

This big budget show will take 6 months to produce. The first show is scheduled at Kalaangann, on Jan. 7, at the 193rd Monthly Theatre, after which the show will go on the roads, presenting shows in India and abroad.