International trailer release of ‘asathoma sadgamaya’ in Dubai

Shodhan Prasad | Photos by Sonu Bantwal
March 26, 2018

Dubai:  The much hyped and yet to be released Kannada Film, ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ a maiden venture of youth leader Ashwin J. Pereira’s ICARE Movies, had a grand international trailer release in Dubai on Friday the 23rd March, 2018 at Fortune Plaza Hotel, Al Ghusais, Dubai.  With a record jam packed invitees this was first of its kind people witnessed an overseas trailer release of a Kannada Movie in Dubai which had audience representing major districts of Karnataka.

It started with live band by ‘Versatiles’ Group a local talented musicians viz., Pramod Kumar, Patrick, Vincent & Jackson who rendered beautiful Kannada, Tulu, Konkani & Hindi songs throughout which was very well appreciated by the audience.  They provided background live instrumental music whilst other formalities of trailer release was going on and also entertained audience with their live singing during dinner which included songs by Master Amogh Bhat winner of various singing competitions.

Shodhan Prasad of Sandhya Creations Overseas Movies Distribution welcomed the audience and gave a brief of the programme.  He then introduced MC Arathi Adiga a multi-talented Kannadiga who took over the programme with her fluent Kannada poetically explaining the title of the film.

MC Arathi introduced and welcomed guests Praveen Shetty of Fortune Group of Hotels who is also the President of Karnataka NRI Forum UAE, Dev Kumar Kambli, Auditor & President of Jain Milan, Valerian Dalmeida, President of KCO-Abu Dhabi, Aruna Muthugadur, Ex-President of Kannada Koota/Kannadigaru Dubai, Joseph Mathias, Singer/Actor & Businessman, Alwyn Pinto, President of Mangalore Konkans, Ashwin Pereira Producer of ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ and Shodhan Prasad of Sandhya Creations on to the stage.  Ashwin Pereira warmly welcomed all the guests with flower bouquets.

Arathi then introduced Producer Ashwin J. Pereira.  Ashwin a youth leader had started off with his political career at a tender age of 18.  He later started his venture with Elevator business and then into real estate where he succeeded with completion of 6 projects and 2 more projects nearing completion.  Further his affordable housing project titled ‘Mother Theresa Housing Society’ is another dream venture which is a different concept in real estate.  Melissa D’Souza is his wife who has always supported him in his other business including Furniture trading is also the Co-Producer of the Movie.

Later was the traditional lighting of the lamp by all the guests.  Ashwin welcomed all the invitees with rose flower which he has carried all the way from Mangalore and presented them personally to the audience stating that by this way he can get introduced to all Kannadigas in Dubai for whom he is totally new.  It was a different kind of gesture and audience welcomed this with a smile.

Soon the Dubai stars, Deepak Paladka & Pradeep Barboza were welcomed on to the stage and introduced who were greeted with flowers by Producer Ashwin Pereira.  Deepak Paladka a drama artiste who was introduced in Tulu Film ‘Nirel’ and later ‘Dhand’ had also acted in ‘Ek Aslyer Ek Na’ and now has ‘Ammer Police’, ‘Zanvoy No.1’ & the current ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’. Pradeep Barboza again a writer, director and actor is a well-known name in Konkani circles who has acted and presented several dramas has directed and acted ‘Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ Konkani movie and now has appeared in ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ Kannada movie ready for release.  A glimpse of the ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ scenes of this duo was specially shown whilst they were introduced.

Finally was the much awaited ‘Trailer Release’ of the movie ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ but before that MC Arathi explained the making of the movie and the important message hidden in the movie which was ‘IQ verses EQ’.  It’s all about the family relationships and emotions when education system in India is concerned; and also connecting the current trend in the educational institutions especially those Government Schools which are fading away. The ‘taken for granted’ attitude by our own people has sidelined these institutions in front of English medium Institutions which are boasted to be the best.  The film is being directed by Rajesh Venoor whose maiden directorial venture is ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’.  The star cast include lead actress Radhika Chetan, Rangeetaranga fame who has for her credit ten movies in Kannada and the lead actor Kiran Raj who also has acted in another Kannada film released recently.  Lasya Nagaraj & Baby Chitrali along with Pradeep Barboza & Deepak Paladka are in the lead roles.  Wahab Saleem is the Music Director and Vijaya Prakash & Anuradha Bhat along with other singers have rendered their melodious voice in this film.  Nelson Kulshekar & Vikram are the Executive Producers of the move.  Cinematography by Kishore & background score is by Manikant Kadri.  With the blessings of our Ex-Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ is predicted to be a hit Kannada movie of 2018.

Guest Praveen Shetty clicked the tab button and marked open the trailer release.  All the invitees saw the beautifully designed trailer especially arranged for overseas release and appreciated with a loud round of applause.

Speaking on the occasion, Praveen Shetty said ‘a person from Christian Community whose language is Konkani has come forward in producing a Kannada movie is a very rare scenario and hence we Kannadigas should whole heartedly come forward and support him in his venture so that more and more people come forward in producing Kannada films.  Mentioning that all the previous events which were inaugurated in Fortune Plaza Banquet Hall, historically were blessed with success, he said that this venture will also be a successful one for sure.  While wishing him all success not only in this movie venture he also wished him all the best for his political career as an elected candidate of the Legislative Council in Karnataka State.  Dev Kumar Kambli later spoke and in his speech he shared some of the lighter moments of yesteryear wherein he remembered some memorable moments of his school days in government school he studied which relates to the village where Ashwin belongs to and which is part of the story Ashwin produced in his movie. Followed was Valerian Dalmeida , Aruna Muthugadur, Joseph Mathias & Alwyn Pinto who spoke one by one wishing Ashwin all the best for his new venture.  Everyone hoped and wished that this movie will create a history for itself with the beautiful message in it.  Valerian further mentioned on the English Magazine they have produced from their Media point of view which is being distributed to all those Kannada Medium schools students in Karnataka which they hope can improve the English language proficiency in those students.

Finally Producer Ashwin Pereira spoke with his spontaneous speech filled with humour touch well applauded by the whole audience.  He shared some of his past experience back in Moodabidri where he belongs to especially about his education tenure where and how he completed his technical qualification which has some connections to the story of the movie he has now produced.  This inspired him to produce the movie and is happy that he is presenting a movie which has a beautiful message for the audience which is relevant in the current situation.  He said that obviously he has produced this movie to make money not for himself but if it does it will provoke him to produce more movies in the future which will ultimately give entertain for all our Kannadigas. However I do not have any over ambition monetarily but only looking to cover the expenses I have invested in the making of this movie so that I can reinvest the same in future movies as an entertainment package for the people, he added.  He said that most of the seniors gathered here have surely studied in the Kannada Medium schools and have been successful in their ventures.  However now in the past 2 years recently around 1300 schools of Kannada Medium has been closed for various reasons undebated.  I do not want to debate on it and would only speak of the message in my movie, he added.  The current situation is mark oriented education and there is no importance to relationship and emotions. Because of this we are losing our relationships and are only focusing towards excelling in our academic, leaving behind the true emotion and family importance which is important, he added.  This lacking gap in the current family emotions has prompted him to be part of ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ Kannada Movie in an aim to attempt to bring changes in the thinking of society, which he feels is the most important in this situation. Finally he disclosed that his next project will be in Tulu this year and requested all the audience to support him so that he can make many more educative and message oriented movies in the future which will showcase and highlight the problems of our society to the limelight.

Concluding Shodhan Prasad delivered the vote of thanks and the audience savored the sumptuous buffet dinner with cocktail drinks while the music band ‘Versatiles’ entertained the audience with their soulful music throughout.

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Media Release
February 7,2020

Global Toastmasters Club conducted Youth Leadership Program (GTC YLP– 2020), which  culminated with an extraordinary show at the Grand Finale in Puli Restaurant, Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Toastmaster Mohammed Abul Khasim, who hails from Karnataka, Gulbarga was the Chief Coordinator for this Youth leadership program YLP, In this 10 weeks intensively focused program, the young future Leaders in the age group 13 to 15 were given quality coaching on Public Speaking, Listening, Writing, Evaluating and Life Skills, under the able guidance of Chief Coordinator.

The keynote speaker at the event was well-known veteran distinguish Toastmaster Dr R J George who motivated everyone to speak the language of love, removing all boundaries and barriers and invest on spending quality time together.

The performances of Youth Leaders were extraordinary and flawless and it was witness by top prominent figures of Jubail toastmaster fraternity likes of DTM Jamil Akhter,TM Nasiruddin Ansari, DTM Oomen Thomas, MTM Sair Oomen, DTM Hareesh, TM Amitab Serna, DTM Kotesh, MTM Shanti Rekha, DTM Suresh Kumar, TM Imtiyaz Khan, TM Asif Ali khan, MTM Farha Naved,TM Naved Hussain, Madam Sheeba, Dr Saleem Khan,TM Ashik Nazeer and TM Suhail Rais Khan. GTC YLP team thanks the Guest of Honor Mr. Abdul Majeed the Managing Director of Universal Inspection Company for sparing the valuable time as one of the sponsor of the event.

The Chief Guest at the Finale was Toastmasters District 79 Club Growth Director DTM Rami Jawad, laud the efforts of GTC for community service and urged all students to take full advantage of such chances as they present life changing opportunities, Division Direct ‘L” DTM Sadagopan address the audience and District PQD DTM Madhusha Grace the occasion. 

During the span of 10 weeks, more than 40 senior member of Jubail Toastmasters fraternity contributed to the success of this program as one to one mentors, Workshop Presenters and Assistant Coordinators. DTM Uzma Siddiqui, DTM Aziz Ahmed Siddiqui, DTM Safare Mohammed, DTM N V Arasu and DTM Jeyasankar and DTM Asif Ali Siddiqui, led the team of Toastmasters as overall Program Advisors, MTM Samina Mazher was chief judge for the event.

The grand finale saw four absorbing contests in Table Topics, Evaluation Speech, International Speech and Debate conducted by YL Ayesha Safare, YL Sai Pranav, YL Mohammed Saad and YL Fawaz Kannan respectively and YL Jaweriya conducted the banner parade.
Maliaka Maryam won the first prize in International Speech, while the second and third were earned by Mohammed Saad and Mohammed Umair. The Table topic contest was won by Ahmed Khan, where Jayveer Prajapati and Fawaz Kannan stood second and third respectively.

Sreena Nanda Kumar won evaluation Speech Contest, while Mohammed Sufyan and Sai Pranav stood second and third respectively. In Debate contest the team speaking against the topic represented by Hasib Javid, Muzaffer Shaik and Nabil Bin Tasnim stood first and runner team was represented by Sarah Nasir, Fathima Badruddin and Shanum Rabia . Hasib Javid was declared the best debate speaker.

The first term President Sarah Nasir and second term President Mohammed Ahmed Khan started the program with their presidential addresses after the Surah recitation by Nabil BinTasnim. YL Jumana Jaffer & YL Arman Raiq Siraj hosted the finale as Master of ceremonies. Immedate past Youth leaders and assistance Coordinators and workshop presenters Jaweriya Mariyam and Ayesha Safare conducted the award ceremony, while DTM Safare Mohammed handled contest operations.

Global Toastmasters President DTM Khalid Siddiqui and YLP Chief Coordinator TM Mohammed Abul Khasim thanked all Youth Leaders, Parents Sponsors and Toastmasters for their contribution in making the program successful. 

Past President of Global TMC, past Area63 Governor and first ever Joint Division E & L conference chairman Mangalorean DTM Shameer Ahmed Kudroli congratulated the Chief Coordinator Mohammed Abul Khasim for the effort and dedication to make the event a grand success and his journey to accomplish the DTM title soon.

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Media Release
January 16,2020

Kuwait: The Fourth annual general body meeting of Mogaveers Association Kuwait (MAK) was held on January 3rd 2020 at Tamarind Restaurant , Abu Halifa, Kuwait.

Mr. Suresh Salian who was an excellent host for the day welcomed all the MAK members to the event & thereby invited all the committee members to the dais.

As is customary and traditional, the proceedings of the MAK AGM commenced with  Kuwait & Indian National Anthem followed by a prayer song sung by Mr.Santhosh Kunder.

The lighting of the lamp was done by the President Mr. Rajesh Mendon, Conevener Mr. Ramesh Kidiyoor the Management Committee members Mrs. Poonam Mendon, Mr. Kishore Kotian ,Mr. Arun Mendon, Mr. Dinesh Suvarna & senior MAK members Mr. Gopal Suvarna, Mr. Ashok Suvarna ,Mr. Shekar Thingalaya and guest  Smt. Prema Mendon who was on visit to Kuwait.

The General Secretary, Mrs. Poonam Mendon read the Annual Report of the activities of the association for the year 2019. While the Treasurer Mr. Kishore Kotian read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members.

Some of the major events of 2019 are as follows MAK organized its third indoor, National level Volleyball & Throw Ball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2019 “ which was held on 25th Feb American International School, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait

As part of the welfare project Scholarships were given to First three Meritorious students of Mogaveera Management Schools in India Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila & Sagar Vidya Mandir, Beach Road, Padubidri.

The outgoing members of the management committee Mr. Kishore Kotian, Mrs. Poonam Mendon, Mrs. Kusuma Girish, Mr. Dinesh Suvarna & Mr. Paresh Karkera were honoured with mementos for their dedicated service to the association.

President Mr.Rajesh Mendon is his speech urged all the members to be united He also assured the members, that management committee would support and provide help to any member who is in need of help. He urged everyone to Support & come forward for the upcoming event “MAK Champion Trophy 2020” a National Level Volley Ball & Throwball tournament which will be held on 25th Feb 2020 at American International School,Maidan Hawally, Kuwait.

Convener Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor urged all the members to come forward showcase their talent and increase the visibility of the Assocation in Kuwait & take the association to the next level.
MAK’s Seniormost member Mr. Gopal Suvarna was presented with a florel bouquet to mark 75th year of his birthday.Our guest Smt. Prema Mendon was also presented with a bouquet as a mark of respect.

As part of the welfare project scholarship of INR.10,000 was given to Master Rishab Puthran Son of active member Mr. Srinivas Puthran who has scored 95.36% in S.S.L.C.

The Main attraction of the AGM was Bhajan & Kolata which was beautifully choreographed by Mr.Suresh Salian & performed by Mrs. Geetha Suvarna & Team. Audience were mesmerised with the performance.The participants were Mrs.Geetha Suvarna, Mrs.Ranjitha Pandari Kanchan,Mrs.Poonam Mendon, Mr.Arun Mendon,Mr.Dinesh Suvarna,Mr.Kishore Kotaian, Mr.Rajesh Mendon,Mr.Kiran Kuamar,Mr,Dhanajaya Salian, Mr,Manoj Amin, Mr.Neishant Salian,Mr.Nithin Suavarna,Mr.Sudesh Puthran & Mr.Prashanth Kunder .Solo dance performance was given by Mr.Arun Mendon.

Games were Conducted By Mr.Suresh Salian & Mrs Geetha Suvarna which was enjoyed by all the MAK members .Melodious songs were sung by renowned artist of MAK Mr. Suresh Salian, Mr.Jaya Kotian,Mr.Purandara Manchi,Mr.Dinesh Suvarna Mr.Dhananjaya Mendon & Mr.Kishore Kotian.

The returning officer, Mr.Nithin Suvarna announced the new managing committee for the year 2020. The group unanimously relected Mr.Rajesh Mendon as the president.

The officer bearers for 2020 are as follows:

President               :   Mr.Rajesh Mendon, Suratkal
Vice President        :   Mr.Sachidanad Suvarna, Yermal Bada
General Secretary   :   Mr.Dhananjaya S Salian, Malpe
Treasurer               :   Mr.Lakshmeesh Salian,Malpe
Cultural Secretary  :   Mr.Prashanth Kunder ,Malpe
Sports Secretary     : Mr.Arun Mendon, Boloor
P.R.O & Welfare officer : Mr.Jaya Kotian,Kinnimulki

The managment committee members introduced themselves, thanked and assured all the members for rendering their best service during their tenure.

President, Mr.Rajesh Mendon in his speech thanked all the members for relecting him as president.

Below Welfare Projects would continue as informed by the President

-Death Grant of IRS. 1,00,000/- in case of death of any active member, financial help will be provided to next of kin of the deceased.

-Financial help (Health Grant) of IRS. 25,000/- will be given to the members in case of serious health issues or permanent
disability or severe injury due to accident.

- Merit Cum Means Scholarship- Children of MAK members residing in Kuwait or India would be awarded Scholarship of IRS. 10,000/- for 10th Standard Students & IRS. 20,000 for 12th Standard Students.

Scholarship for Mogaveera Management School in India President, Mr. Rajesh Mendon also announced that scholarship of IRS. 7,000/- , IRS. 5,000/- & IRS. 3,000/- would be awarded to the First three Meritorious students respectively for the year of 2019-2020, for the following schools of the Mogaveera Community Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila Sagar Vidya Mandir,Beach Road, Padubidri

The new management Committee welcomed the new year 2020 in a traditional way by distributing the “OleBella” (palm jaggery) to all the members.

Executive Committee of 20 members were announced by the President who are as follows 

Mr.Suresh Salian, Dr.Vikyath Boloor,Mr Divakar Kotian, Mr.Kishore Kotian,Mr.Kiran Kumar,Mr.Purandar Manchi, Mr.Neishant Salian, Mrs.Geetha Suvarna,Mr,Rakshith Suvarna,Mr.Srinivas Puthran,Mr.Nithin Suvarna, Mrs.Kusuma Girish,Mrs.Poonam Mendon,Mrs. Ranjitha Pandari Kanchan, Mr.Pandari Kanchan, Mr.Santhosh Kunder,Mr.Kaushik Kanchan &Mr.Manoj Amin Katapady, Mr.Ramesh Kunder, & Mr.Jeevan Amin

Followed by, A Sumptuous Lunch was served by Tamarind Restaurant.

Prizes were given away to the winners of games.

Mr.Jeevan Amin & Mr.Arun Mendon for musical Chair.

Mr.Sudesh Puthran & Mr.Kiran Kumar for Group Game.

Mr.Dhanjaya Salian,Mrs Indiara Purandar & Mr,Baskar Amin for Alphabetical bingo Game.

Mr.Sudesh Puthran & Mr.Vittal Sriyan for passing the parcel.

Mr.Nithin Suvarna & Mr.Lakmeesh Salian for Pillow Game.

Mr.Shekar Amin,Mr.Jayanth Kunder,Mr.Neishant Salian,Mr,Purandar Manchi,Mrs Ranjitha Kanchan,Mr.Arun Mendon,Mrs.Indira Purandar & Mr Arun Mendon won the Housie Housei.

Quiz was won by Mr.Arun Mendon & Mr.Ramesh Kunder.

Surprise gifts was won by Mr.Dhananjaya Salian & master Kanishk Kumar.

“Lucky Mogaveera” was won Mr.Jeevan Amin.

Beautiful Moments of the day were captured by Mr.Kiran Kumar,
Music was played by D.J Neishanth Salian
In his  vote of thanks Mr.Dhananjaya Salian expressed his gratitude to each and every member who supported to make the event successful.

It was totally a funfilled day for all the MAK members who enjoyed all the activities memories of which such always be cherished.

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Media Release
May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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