When appearing on stage, they strike an image of supernova ‘stars’, but in real life...they’re no different from the most ordinary people we meet everywhere.
They are the ones who deserve high praise – the stars of the show.
Come 5th April 2018, Bahrain audience will have a chance to watch a sensational star in the making – mimicry artiste Amresh Kamat, a Goan based in Qatar, specializing in imitation of voices and actions of people and sundry, and even his predecessors.
Amresh will be one of the stars in ‘Tumkanch Lagon Ami’, a musical extravaganza hosted by Young Goans Club.
The show is scheduled at the Indian Club auditorium, Manama-Bahrain starting 8 pm.
GOAN MIMICRY
Mimicry is known to be an age-old art.
The first mimicry artistes were perhaps people of stone age, the caveman, who mimicked or copied animal voices to keep them away. Like if a bear came near the caves at night, they may produce voices of a lion to fear him away.
While Johny Lever is known to be the King of Hindi mimicry, Goan artistes are not lagging far behind. Late William de Curtorim and Robin Vaz were perhaps the pioneers of Konkani mimicry, however, most of their stunts were on audio only.
While Goan mimicry star Sheikh Amir is well-known for enacting the style and voice of many Goan celebrities including M. Boyer and Churchill Alemao, another stand-up comedian - Manohar Bhingi has been quite popular and synonymous for his depiction of Goan CM Parsekar.
Amresh is a regular feature at most shows in Qatar, he is also a great character actor who fits into any role.
In his short stint, Amresh has acted in Goa for renowned directors such as Prince Jacob, Francis de Tuem, Peter de Macazana, Franky D’Cunha, Roy de Chinchinim, Peter-Roshan, Comedian Succoro D’Silva, etc, and also supported William de Curtorim, C.D’Silva, Caje de Curtorim and Mini Mario.
In the Middle-East Gulf, Amresh has performed for Roseferns, Tony Dias, Francis de Tuem, Mario Menezes, Rafael de Borda, Jr. Roseferns, etc.
Amresh has performed twice in Kuwait in Maestro Shahu’s shows and was a great hit with the audience.
The lively star’s synchronized reproduction of both voice and action will have great entertainment value for the Bahrain audience.
MAESTRO SHAHU & HIS TROUPE
Magical Music Maestro Shahu Almeida has his imprints on the minds and hearts of Konkani music lovers of Bahrain with his last show 'Tiatristponn Devachem Dennem' staged in 2016.
'Tumkanch Lagon Ami' another masterpiece from this director that provided rocking entertainment in Kuwait in October 2017, is bound to provide high quality entertainment to Bahrainkars.
ENTERTAINMENT-ENTERTAINMENT
Comedian John D’Silva, dubbed as the ‘Emperor of Goan Stage’ and ‘Prince Jacob’ will be major attractions of the show apart from a select cast including local artistes from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Star performers include mimicry artiste Amresh Kamat (from Qatar), Bab Agnel (UK), Gracy Rodrigues, Clemmie Almeida, Esparansa, Laurente Pereira, Katty de Navelim, Gasper Crasto, Seby&Seby, and the famed Kuwait Trio of Cajetan de Sanvordem-Mario de Majorda-Michael D’Silva.
Other prominent artistes will include Rafael Noel from Cayman Islands, Sanio (Dubai), Quixote, Ophelia & Menino Fernandes, and latest political sensation from Goa Alison Gomes best known as Junior Francis de Tuem.
The show is directed by Maestro Shahu who will handle the music all by himself.
ORGANIZERS
Young Goans Club (YGC), one of the premier clubs of Bahrain, will host the show.
The club’s history dates back to 1953, and is famed for its sports, social and cultural activities of great excellence.
Young Goans Club continues to maintain and foster the Goan fraternal identity by welcoming, connecting and uniting the Goan community in Bahrain with its all-inclusive approach, thus helping to make its activities and events much fun and joy, and its programs meaningful.
‘Tumkanch Lagon Ami’ is the second musical show of Maestro Shahu to be organized by YGC.