PAYANN... A new chapter in Konkani Cinema
The vibrant konkani community has explored new possibilities in Education, business, art and services apart from Agriculture. World wide the presence is marked by unitedly working in the associations and serving for the community.
Art, culture and folklore are richly inherited by the community, exhibited with innovative ways bringing closer young and the old minds. Producing a Cinema in konkani was a distant dream for Konkani lovers due to its glamour, investment, limited target Audience and geography of the konkani community.
With all these limitations it's surprising to note so far 100 konkani movies have been produced since 1955. Mangalore ans, Goans, GSB's & RSB's have equally contributed with productions. The real magic of the movie is experienced by the viewers with the newly released PAYANN (Journey) as the narrative is beautifully expressed as a 'timeless legacy'.
In the first 10 days since its release it has created a new chapter and a new hope in the konkani entertainment world.
Neeta peres and Yodling king Melwyn peres have produced this movie under the banner Sangeet Ghar productions. Versatile talent of konkani, Sangeet Guru Joel Pereira has written the screenplay and directed the movie PAYANN.
The story line of PAYANN around the life of a singer, gives the flavour of Mangalorean music, touching various aspects of life. Struggles, Suffering, working for the cause of charity, love, zeal and passion are picturised effectively. A positive attitude instilled by his(Heros) teacher wrapped in his life's journey is the essence which has captured the hearts and minds of the viewer.
'Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out' - said American Film maker Martin Scorsese. In Modern times capturing the audience is more important than capturing the Shots in a camera. Keeping the taste, touching the emotions, inspiring with the storyline and receiving the accolades at the end is a Hercules task. PAYANN with its limitations in budget, restricted viewership, keeping the geographical boundaries to the konkani people has come out with flying colours within the first two weeks of its screening..... Kudos to Mr and Mrs Melwyn Peres and Joel Pereira.
Out of the Box:
Even though the storyline is about the life of a singer. PAYANN has Scripted with real life incidents of many famous and well-known artists. This is the real flavour of PAYANN which you actually taste, says Joel Pereira. We have not focused on glamourous Sets for the shooting, rather how konkani music is grown in Mangalore is shown within our means. Songs composed by Melwyn peris are his old compositions, but popular numbers, without diverting from the core line songs fit into the storyline. Techno based music with a modern blend to the songs gives a new touch and soul soothing experience. Rynel, Deepak, Melroy, Lavita and Bindu have given their melodious voice.
Background score by Roshan Dsouza, camera man Mr Ramanna and editor Mavin Pinto. These three are the strong pillars of this production team, apart from the singers and technicians.
Thrill, Suspense and love:
You cannot gauge this cinema with one angle. Storyline which captivates the audience with the opening dialogue...where is Christy?
As the investigating reporter Lorsu, approaches the Teacher (of Christy)Dhanu Siker makes him travel back in the memory lane.
Unfolding the ups and downs of Christy, his passion and desire to pursue a career as a singer. There takes the twist with love, murder and health. The entire story is beautifully narrated by Dhanu Siker as teacher to the reporter.
Finally his journey takes an unexpected end which makes the viewer to ponder over the timeless legacy only an artist can leave behind. During the conversation Reporter rightly mentions an artist never dies, instead somewhere he remains shining like a twinkling star.
Characters who etch impressions:
The entire caste has played its role so beautifully, it's hard to believe many of them faced cameras for the first time. Their expressions are excellent, in some of the scenes they are much better than any leading movie stars.
Brian sequeira, Rynel Sequeira, Jasmine Dsouza, kate Pereira, Shaina and Melisha are the new faces who mesmerized the audience.
Leslie Rego, Gerry Rasquinha, Jeevan vas, Walter Nandalike, Jossie Rego, Albert Peris, Clament Lobo, Allwyn Danty, Denver Peris and Arun Noronha who have done the magic with their roles. Avil Dcruz of Urban Group is the choreographer who has painted the songs with appropriate steps by his troupe.
Ratings and reviews:
So far social media is flooded with praises and accolades to the entire team of PAYANN. Book my show movie rating itself is a proof of acceptance. IMDB is a worldwide renowned cinema rating agency that has placed Payann as the second best movie in konkani. Reviews by intellectuals and critics places PAYANN a new milestone in konkani cinema. PAYANN has created a new bench mark for all future productions.
With this success PAYANN will be released worldwide where the presence of the konkani community is marked with a considerable number. Many associations are eagerly waiting for the screening of PAYANN. May this journey create more memories with an endless legacy.
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Ex-Army officer assaulted, robbed at gunpoint by woman he met through matrimonial website
Mathura(UP), Apr 5 (PTI): A retired Army colonel from Haryana has filed a police complaint here, alleging that he was held hostage, assaulted, looted and forced to participate in an "obscene video" at gunpoint with a woman he met through a matrimonial website, police said on Saturday.
The woman from Mathura, who was allegedly in on the plan to rob him, was working with other accomplices, the ex-armyman said in his complaint filed on Thursday.
According to Barsana Station House Officer (SHO) Raj Kamal Singh, Colonel Rajneesh Soni (retired), a resident of Gurugram, reported that he was contacted by a woman from Barsana on a matrimonial website in January. The woman allegedly agreed to marry him, and they began communicating.
The woman allegedly persuaded the colonel to visit Barsana on January 25, requesting that he visit the Radharani temple. When he arrived, she arranged for his stay at a guest house and took him on a tour of the area, including a visit to the temple, the complainant said.
After returning to the guest house, the woman and her accomplices allegedly told the colonel that her brother had been involved in an accident and they needed to leave immediately. They then led him to a waiting car.
"Once outside the town limits, the colonel alleges that he was attacked by the occupants of the car. They seized his phone, physically assaulted him, and forced him to contact relatives and friends to transfer money," the SHO said.
"He was then taken back to the guest house, where he was allegedly forced to participate in obscene videos and photographs at gunpoint. He was threatened that the videos would be made public if he reported the incident," the officer said.
The colonel has alleged that his purse, bag, gold chain, debit card and Rs. 12,000 in cash were stolen from the guest house.
After an unsuccessful attempt at locating the perpetrators himself, the colonel finally reported the incident to the Barsana police two days ago, he said.
"A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and all facts are being investigated. Further action will be taken as per facts found in the investigation," the SHO said.
