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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London, Nov 22: A bomb disposal squad deployed as a “precaution” to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport concluded an investigation into a "security incident" on Friday after making a “suspect package” safe.
The South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow, which was briefly shut owing to the incident reopened following the incident.
The Gatwick is around 45 km south of London.
Two people detained during the enquiries have since been allowed to continue their journey as the airport was opened.
“Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect package at Gatwick Airport. Officers from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team made the package safe, and the airport has been handed back to its operator,” Sussex Police said in an updated statement.
“Two people detained while enquiries were ongoing have subsequently been allowed to continue their journeys. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to assist with passengers accessing the South Terminal for onward travel,” the statement added.
Earlier on Friday, the incident caused severe disruption at the busy airport’s South Terminal, while the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport remained unaffected.
“Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20 am on Friday (November 22) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,” a Sussex Police statement said.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible,” it said.
Footage on social media taken outside the airport showed crowds of frustrated travellers being moved away from the terminal building.
Gatwick said it was working hard to resolve the issue.
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the airport said in a social media post.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Train and bus services that serve the airport were also impacted while the police carried out their inquiries.
In an unrelated incident in south London on Friday morning, the US Embassy area in Nine Elms by the River Thames was the scene of a controlled explosion by Scotland Yard dealing with what they believe may have been a “hoax device”.
“We can confirm the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a post on X.
“Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device. An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down,” it added.
