Dubai: Hitesh, Shewta crowned Baila King and Queen at Naach Baila Naach Contest

By Loyan Rodrigues
Bellevision Media Network

 

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Dubai, 14 Dec 2013: Mogachi Lahran, a Konkani musical troupe promoting Konkani language, music and culture in UAE presented Naach Baila Naach contest along with Konkani laughter challenge at Al Safa hall, next to JSS School, here on Friday December 13.

 

Though 6 groups had qualified for the finals, only 4 groups turned up, disappointing the organizers and the audience at the last moment. Laughter Challenge, which failed to keep up to the audience expectation, was nevertheless appreciated for the spirit shown by the participants.

 

However, there was no dearth of entertainment as all 4 Baila dance finalist couples put up fantastic and professional performances to enthrall the audiences. In the keenly fought contest Hitesh was declared winner with titles of Baila King and Baila Queen awarded to Shweta.

 

First runner-up were Anil and Marevella, second Runner-up were Stevan and Jyotsna.

 

Alwyn Pinto and Wilfred Lobo pair won the Laughter Challenge contest.

 

Earlier, the event started at around 7.30 pm on Friday, with a procession by the leaders of some of the organizations in Dubai followed by the artistes, jurors and guests.

 

A flag hoisting ceremony was held to symbolize the opening of the event. James Mendonca, Mark Denis D’Souza, and Herman Lewis were the guests present on the dais.

 

Dayan D’Souza, Vishwanath Shetty and Ashwat Samuel were jurors of  Laughter Challenge, while Hilton of Nach Baliye fame, Sylvia, and Arun Lobo of Feat Beat were the jurors for Naach Baila.

 

Rony D’Cunha, popular Konkani singer from Kuwait gave a perfect start to the proceedings with a Konkani number composed by Vincent Fernandes exclusively for this show.

 

Two rounds were held for Baila dance contest.

 

Ramiro organized live music for the show, while Preema D’Souza, Cresilla Rodrigues, Dony Correa, Melvyn Fernandes, Vincent and  Jacinta Fernandes, Bryan Fernandes and others supported Rony in singing Baila songs.

 

 

The crowd danced non-stop to the tune of Baila music during the intervals.

 

Lancy Noronha, Joseph Mathias and Ramiro Mascarenhas were honoured by the organizers for their contribution to the music field in the UAE and in general.

 

Joseph Mathias thanked Vincent and team for their efforts in organizing the show as well as for identifying and honoring 3 personalities.

 

Up-and-coming singer-music composer Robin Cutinha’s maiden album ’Ashaa’, which was released in Mangalore recently, was released in Dubai by Walter Nandalike.

 

Addressing the gathering, Walter Nandalike expressed his disappointment over the poor participation in baila as well as comedy contests. ‘Despite solid encouragement from the audience who gathered in large numbers, many talents in Dubai have not come forward to present their skills. There are plenty of talents available in dance as well as comedy, but hardly 4 teams have turned up, which shows lack of enthusiasm among the Konkani talent in Dubai. Vincent has put in enormous efforts in organizing the show, spending money and time to promote talents here, but there is equal effort needed from the artistes to support the organizers and entertain the audience. Otherwise the future of Konkani in Dubai will have to face much challenge,’ said Nandalike.

 

Christmas dance, dance performances by Hilton, Arun Lobo, Brian and others were the other highlights of the show.

 

Walter Nandalike, James and Shobha Mendonca distributed the prizes to the winners.

 

Preema D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks. Roshan D’Silva and Joylin compered the programme.

 

The event was concluded with a dinner pack each for all the gathering. 

 

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