Dubai, Mar 26 : ’Ami Nathlyaa Velaar’, a thrilling social drama, originally a Marathi play by Madhussodhan Kallelkar, later translated to Kannada by Ramananda Choorya, and then to Konkani by well-known playwright Richie Pereira, Derebail, will mark the 13th anniversary of ’Daiji Dubai’ Konkani Writers’ Forum in UAE on April 13 at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium. The three-hour non-stop play will start at 6 pm.

The play is based on a true life story of a navy commander and his family, which became a sensational case in Maharashtra back in 1959. This play has created a record by staging over 5000 shows in Marathi, Kannada, Konkani and Tulu.

Dayan D’Souza, a talented actor and director, and founder member of Daiji Dubai, will direct the play and play a key role himself.

Along with Dayan D’Souza, Walter Nandalike, Asha Correa, Reegan Fernandes, Alphonse D’Souza, Alwyn Pinto, Ramcy Fernandes, Nanu Marol, Cynthia Pinto, Godwin Castelino, and Laveena Fernandes will feature in the play.

Speaking to daijiworld, director Dayan D’Souza said, "’Ami Nathlya Velaar’  is expected to create a mark in the Konkani theatre in UAE, as huge efforts have been put to present this drama. Punchy dialogues, the storyline with a moral and the thrill will be key factors of this drama. There will be some innovation introduced in the play.

Dubai’s talented music director Kethan will provide the music, while well-known Konkani writer-director and actor Pradeep Barboza will assist Dayan D’Souza in direction.

The tickets for the show were already released last week. This would be the first major entertainment event for Konkani theatre lovers immediately after the lent season. The benefit of drama lovers tickets are made available from all corners of Dubai & delivery of ticket will also be arranged some designated places. The entry ticket has been priced at an easily affordable Dh 30, Dh 50 & DH 100. 

Hotline number for ticket booking:  055-451 9481 or 055-844 3157

Entry tickets are also available at the following person & respective locations:

ROBSON & ALWYN, INTERNATIONAL CITY: 055-8167987 OR 055-5692092

ROSHAN, DEIRA: 055-7382082

LOUZIL, RASIDIYA: 056-6521332

NELSON, AL QUOZ AL KHAIL GATE: 055-3815932

BEN FERNANDES, SATWA: 050-3021518

JOY, LULU VILLAGE: 055-9429219

MELROY, AL NADHA NEAR NMC/ ZULEKHA HOSPITAL: 050-1699275

SANDEEP,BUR DUBAI, 055-697 8707

SHARJAH

MELWIN, NATIONAL PAINT SHARJAH: 050-9416837

GODWIN, SHRAJAH CITY CENTER: 055-930 3603

STEPHEN, AL NADHA, NEAR LULU HYPERMARKET, SHARJAH: 055-8443157