Mangaluru: Kalakul, Mandd Sobhann’s Theatre Repertory, presented the life-story of Ms. Nalini Jameela, an activist and sex worker from Thrissur, Kerala, through the play – ‘Eke Veshyechi Jinnye Ko’tha’, at the 171st Monthly Theatre, at Kalaangann, on Sun., Mar. 6, 2016.

Though the autobiography which has been translated in 7 languages is not translated into Konkani, Shri Arun Raj Rodrigues, the eminent Konkani playwright has adapted the autobiography into a play in Konkani. The play directed by Christopher D’Souza Neenasam was presented to a packed audience. Nalini Jameela was present at the performance and was honoured on the occasion for her forthrighteousness and courage in sharing with the world her pains and anguishes. The audience had an interaction with her after the play.

Mandd Sobhann and Sumell honoured Roopith D’Souza – a young achiever and member of Sumell, for his unique achievements in NCC, athletics and music. Shri Eric Ozario – Gurkar, Mandd Sobhann, Shri Kishore Fernandes – Secretary, Mandd Sobhann, Shri Sunil Monteiro – Convenor, Sumell, Smt. Irine Rebello – Secretary, Sumell and Smt. Kavitha George – Treasurer, Sumell, were present on stage.

That evening, there was an exhibition of Shri Richard Lobo’s collection of todays and yesterdays Indian Currency Notes. Cake and soft drinks were served to the audience by Ms. Rashel Priya Sequeira, on the occasion of the 50th birthday of her mother – Ms. Philomena Sequeira.

Shri Arun Raj Rodrigues gave information about the upcoming programmes and also gave a brief introduction about the play.