It is disheartening to note that the caste system still prevails in our society, and discrimination by the upper class leads to all sorts of humiliation and rejection for people from the lower class.
Peter/Roshan’s Easter release, Parveachem Rogot Dhovem Ani Kavlleachem Rogot Kallem? focuses on the scheduled tribes existing in Goa, and how they are looked upon by the higher class.
But, in moments of misfortune, it is generally the marginalised people who reach out to help others.
ABOUT THE TIATR
In this tiatr, there’s a depiction of two households, namely Mariano (Peter), who serves in the church as a gravedigger and pedo, and two daughters Celina (Juvency) and Slivia (Slivia).
On the other hand, there’s Manisha (Roshan), who belongs to a high caste. She has two sons, Ashwin (Meavon) and Lincon (Brian).
Soon after Slivia is born, Mariano’s wife passes away, and he shoulders the responsibility of his daughters’ upbringing.
Celina, who is wheatish in complexion, expresses her desire to become a nun. Her sister Slivia, who is dark in complexion, is in love with Friz (Joesan), brought by his aunt Manisha after his parents passed away.
Due to an untoward incident in the past, Manisha cannot stand the colour black and tries to do away with anything that is black in colour!
Manisha coaxes Friz to break up with Slivia, and he blindly obliges.
Just when Slivia decides to commit suicide out of depression, Lincon expresses his wish to tie the knot with her.
Meanwhile, Ashwin is united with Meghna (Scully), who looks pretty and smart, and Manisha is bowled over by her gorgeous looks.
When Slivia comes into Manisha’s family as the wife of Lincon, plans are afloat to torture and persecute her. Manisha, along with her son Ashwin and daughter-in-law Meghna, humiliate Slivia.
She finds no place in the family and she is humiliated on account of her complexion.
Will Slivia find a way to stand tall in such a family? Who extends support to her, and helps in moments of challenges? Who faces victory and who tastes defeat at the end?
BEHIND THE SCENES
There are fine performances on stage, and all the artistes have played their respective characters confidently.
Slivia, who is presented as the stooge, could have looked sober with a bit of light makeup. Instead, she appears on stage looking like an alien with excess face paint!
There are scenes to be enjoyed and a good number of cantos for the listening pleasure of the audience.
For comedy on stage, there’s comedian Brian with Caetano to entertain the spectators. Juvency and Slivia also join for some humorous moments.
For renditions, Joesan steps in for the opening song, followed by solos from Scully, Jr Reagan and newcomers Rihana, Rishona and Juvency. There are songs by Peter/Roshan on St Joseph Vaz; Joesan/Juvency on football; and Rihana/Rishona on traditional occupations.
A trio and a quartet went amiss in the drama, and variety in all the categories makes the show entertaining.
Senon and his musical team – Josley (second trumpet), Norman (keyboard), Benny (bass), Samir (drums) – have provided good live music. The keyboardist has handled the background music well.
The stage sets are by Pedro Santan, while the lights have been handled by Tony.