Monday, April 27, 2009

Junior Johny Lever, Jimmy Moses to perform for May Queen Ball




Junior Johny Lever, Jimmy Moses to perform for May Queen Ball

Jimmy Moses popularly known as Junior Johny Lever who will perform with his rib-tickling comedy during the ninth edition of May Queen Ball on May 7, at the Diplomatic Club at 9.00 p.m. onwards organised by Goan Welfare Association. Jimmy Moses was born in Mumbai and whose passion is to laugh and make everyone laugh. He will be attending May Queen Ball to entertain all the participants with his superb comedy and mimicry. Jimmy has been doing comedy for close to two decades and has performed in more than 26 countries.




Jimmy Moses performs his standup act globally with film celebrities, playback singers, corporate shows and also under his own banner “ Jimmy Moses Show”. He performed in the country and overseas, with Shah Rukh Khan, Sonu Nigam, Aishwarya Rai, Amir Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Dino Moria and also elder brother Johny Lever on his tours. On Johnny Lever, "he has established himself as an incredible `peoples' artist. For him, Johny Lever is a very good friend, father and brother. He grew up watching Johny Lever and considers him as his idol. Jimmy Moses has quite a few sitcoms to his credit, including Sachin's home production Tu Tu Mein Mein and Jimmy Moses Show for Zee Telefilms. It is a stand up comedy show. Jimmy also has his share of Bollywood and have acted in flicks such as Aap Muje Aache Lagne Lage, Tera Jaadu Chal Gaya, including Joru ka Gulam,Ghaat, Amdani athane karcha rupiya, Krazy 4, Kahi Pyar Na Ho jaye, Cover Page and Fool & Final. His poplular TV Serials were Laughter Champions (Star One), Return to Mirza Galib, Gubbare, Smile News, Khiladi, Siyaram Hit Parade and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.

The May Queen Ball has been successful in getting worldwide coverage for the event and is one of the eagerly awaited event among the Indian community in the State of Qatar. This year May Queen Ball will have an added attraction in the form of of Slumdog Millionaire Choreographer Longinus Fernandes depicting dance sequences of “Jai Ho” and Pappu Can’t Dance”. Everyone who will attend the event will enjoy the evening.

The highlight of the evening is Crowning of May Queen 2009. So far entries have come from Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain, Muscat, India and Qatar and more are expected from other nationalities. The event’s title sponsor is Splash. The official Airline is Qatar Airways. The official hotel is Ramada Plaza and official media partner is Gulf Times.

Tickets are available at Centre Point – Al Saad, Kebab King Restaurant (old crazy signal) on 4433118/9, Designer Tailors (Shara Karaba) on 4325478 and Goan Art Tailors (near Jaidah Tower). Tickets are priced at Qrs. 150 per adult and Qrs. 100 per child between 5 and 12 years, prices will be double after May 3. Participants to the contest are advised to contact the organisers on 5550491, 5218480, 5807019, 5501756 and 5504801.

Bollywood comedian to perform on May 7

Gulf Times: 27/04/2009
Bollywood comedian to perform on May 7

Bollywood comedian Jimmy Moses, popularly known as Junior Johny Lever, will perform at the ninth edition of May Queen Ball at Diplomatic Club, on May 7.
The organisers, Goan Welfare Association, said about 1,000 persons are expected to be attended the annual event.
Moses has been doing comedy for close to two decades and has performed in more than 26 countries, said Goan Welfare Association president Simon D’Silva.
He had acted alongside film celebrities, playback singers, and featured in many corporate shows over the years.
For Moses, veteran Johny Lever is a very good friend and a role model.
According to organisers, the May Queen Ball has been successful in getting good media coverage and is one of the eagerly awaited events among the Indian community.
This year May Queen Ball will have an added attraction in the form of Slumdog Millionaire choreographer Longinus Fernandes depicting dance sequences of “Jai Ho …” and “Pappu can’t dance …”
The highlight of the evening will be Crowning of May Queen 2009. So far entries have come from Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain, Muscat, India and Qatar and more are expected from other nationalities.
The event’s title sponsor is Splash. The official Airline is Qatar Airways and official media partner is Gulf Times.
The tickets are available at Centre Point – Al Saad, Kebab King (4433118/9), Designer Tailors (4325478).
Participants to the contest are advised to contact the organisers on 5550491, 5218480, 5807019 and 5504801.

Slumdog Millionaire Choreographer to appear in action for the 9th May Queen Ball

Slumdog Millionaire Choreographer to appear in action for the 9th May Queen Ball in Qatar




Longines Fernandes

Mimbai-based Longines Fernandes who has his Goan roots in Asolna, South Goa is all set to appear in action for the ninth edition of the May Queen Ball on 7th May 2009 beginning at 9 pm at the Diplomatic Club organised by the Goan Welfare Association. Longines Fernandes popularly known as Longi will be presenting the popular dance sequence of Jai Ho and Pappu Can’t Dance Saala from “Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na” a film produced by Aamir Khan. It will be an opportunity for the winner of the May Queen contest to dance with Longie after the crowning. Longi sets his career to new heights in Bollywood and Hollywood as he embraces his newfound fame and achievements. At the 81st Academy Awards ceremony, director Danny Boyle thanked him in his acceptance speech, while receiving his award for Best Direction and recalled the contributions of Longi in making his film appealing to the audiences. Longi recently won the Best Choreography Award at the 54th Annual Filmfare Awards for his work in the film “Jaane tu ya jaane na” for Pappu Can’t Dance Saala. The Filmfare Awards are one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India; and Internationally he is most known as the choreographer of the closing credits dance sequence featuring Academy Award Original Song winning song, Jai Ho and another featuring O…Saaya, also nominated in the same category, in the film Slumdog Millionaire. However, after Academy Award winner Danny Boyle graciously thanked him at the 2009 Oscars for his brilliant choreography in the worldwide movie sensation Slumdog Millionaire, people everywhere are buzzing about the name Longines Fernandes. Longi, has been choreographing and dancing for over two decades and has won countless dance titles throughout the years. He performs different dance styles including freestyle, western, salsa, jive, jazz, street, hip-hop and Bollywood style. “Dancing for him is wholesome entertainment and I am a wholesome entertainer”, says Longi. He gained widespread popularity by winning runner-up on Sony Entertainment’s ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, which is the Indian version of America’s popular reality show ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Longi has had a very successful career as one of Bollywood’s lead choreographers as well. He has choreographed numerous movies including Mera Dil Leke Dekho, Corporate, Rok Sako To Rok Lo and Agni Pankh. Longi now joins the Xcel Talent Agency family as one of its superstar choreographers. He is currently working on three new films, Bollywood Hero, Sabese Peeche Hum Khade, and Bachelor’s Party. Expect to see great things in 2009 from this Ultra Choreographer and Entertainer.

The ninth addition of May Queen Ball is full of fun and complete entertainment catering to different nationalities, said Simon D’Silva, president of Goan Welfare Association. The highlight of the event will be Crowning of May Queen. The organisation is also working out plans to rope up in a couple of Bollywood Stars including a top Bollywood comedian that will be announced in a few days.

Karishma Fernandez, a news producer and presenter who worked for Bombay World Space Satellite and who is now with Arabian Radio Network in Dubai will compere the show along with veteran Updesh Swar from Goa. Scintillating music performances by Goa’s number one band “FOREFRONT”.

FOREFRONT

Participants to the contest should contact the organizers as early as possible. Tickets are priced at Qrs. 150 per adult and Qrs. 100 per child between 5 and 12 years including buffet dinner. Prices will be double after May 3 subject to availability. More details can be had by phoning on 5550491, 5218480, 5807019 and 5504801.

'Slumdog Millionaire' choreographer to attend May Queen Ball

Gulf Times: 16/04/2009
Slumdog choreographer to attend May Queen Ball

By Ramesh Mathew



Longines Fernandes, a widely acclaimed Bollywood choreographer, will attend this year’s May Queen Ball celebrations to be held at The Diplomatic Club on May 7.
Simon D’ Silva, president of the Goan Welfare Association which is organising the event, said Fernandes, who was the choreographer of the Slumdog Millionaire will present the popular dance sequence of Jai Ho from the Oscar winning film at the ninth edition of May Queen Ball.


Fernandes, popularly known as “Longi” will also perform the Pappu Can’t Dance Saala song from the Bollywood film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.
The choreographer has his roots in Asolna, in southern Goa and this is what prompted the organisation to invite him for this year’s function, said D’Silva.
The organisers said the winner of the May Queen contest will get an opportunity to dance with “Longi” after the crowning ceremony.
At the 81st Academy Awards ceremony, Slumdog Millionaire’s director Danny Boyle recalled the contributions of Longi in making his film appealing to the audiences.
Longi recently won the best choreographer award at the 54th annual Filmfare Awards for his work in the film Jaane tu ya jaane na.
He has been choreographing and dancing for nearly two decades and has won several dance titles. His repertoire includes freestyle, western, salsa, jive, jazz, street, hip-hop and Bollywood style.
He said the organisation is also working out plans to rope in a couple of Bollywood stars, including a comedian.
D’Silva said people of any nationality living in Qatar can participate in the May Queen Ball adding that non-Indians had been among the winners of the competitions in recent years.
Karishma Fernandez, a news producer and presenter who worked for Bombay World Space Satellite and who is now with Arabian Radio Network in Dubai will compere the show along with veteran Updesh Swar from Goa .
Those interested can contact 5550491, 5218480, 5807019 and 5504801 until May 3, D’Silva said.




FORERONT: Let to Right.
Agnelo Mascarenhas, Savio Fernandes, Joaquim D'Souza, Agatha Jilugu, Seby Pinto (Band Leader) and Melvin Rosario.

Music has a special place in the lives of Indians from the western state of Goa and to keep the musically inclined in high spirits the Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar every year organise their May Queen Ball.

The dinner dance which is into its ninth year has struck a special chord with Goans in Qatar, for been the most colourful social annual gathering and is also patronize by other nationals from different countries.

This year’s event on May 7 at the Diplomatic Club from 8.30 pm onwards promises to be ‘fun filled event’, says GWA President Simon D’Silva.

With every passing year the May Ball event has been growing in stature. This year the organizers have line up India’s most celebrated and Goa’s number one band ‘Forefront’ for the event.

The Goa-based band is renowned for rendering exhilarating performances over the last few years.

The band has blazed the music world with their sensational blend of vocals, instruments, rhythm, visual technique in trend and showmanship. The musical history of Forefront reveals amazing performances in India and abroad with several award winning live concerts that have virtually cornered them at the vertex of billboard graphs. Forefront was featured on the ace popular MTV channel and they also had the unique honour of being the fast group to perform unplugged.

Forefront are the best for pop and equally dazzling to rock, rap, reggae, bhangra, including Goa’s ethnic, dekhnni, mandos and dulpods, etc. Their first album titled “Always By Your Side” turned out to be a super hit.

Forefront has rendered scintillating performances in the Gulf countries, Europe including most of the States in India.
To keep the people in good spirits for the night are two comperes one from Dubai and the other from Goa. Karishma Fernandez, a news producer and presenter who worked for Bombay World Space Satellite and currently with Arabian Radio Network Dubai will compere the show along with seasoned Updesh Swar from Goa.

Every year the quality of the event has been rated high and improved tremendously with the support of sponsors and participants. The Goan Welfare Association endeavours to be on the forefront to organize major events keeping in mind the traditional hospitality, cultural heritage and music.

The highlight of the event will be Crowning of May Queen by the renowned Bollywood Stars.

The May Ball has been successful in getting worldwide coverage for the event and is one of the eagerly awaited event among the Indian community in the State of Qatar. Like past years this year too the event will cater all the nationalities and specially Indians in general. Participants to the contest should contact the organizers as early as possible. Tickets will be priced reasonable. More details can be had by phoning on 5550491, 5218480, 5807019 and 5504801.

Top Goan band to perform at May Queen Ball

Top Goan band to perform at May Queen Ball
Web posted at: 3/20/2009 7:23:54
Source ::: THE PENINSULA



The Forefront band members (from left): Agnelo Mascarenhas, Savio Fernandes, Joaquim D’Souza, Agatha Jilugu, Seby Pinto (band leader) and Melvin Rosario.
DOHA: The ninth annual May Queen Ball organised by the Goan Welfare Association (GWA) in Qatar will feature India’s most celebrated and Goa’s premier band, Forefront.
To be held on May 7 at the Diplomatic Club, the dinner dance promises to be a fun-filled event, said GWA President Simon D’Silva.
The band has blazed the music world with its sensational blend of vocals, instruments, rhythm, visual techniques and showmanship. Their musical history reveals amazing performances in India and abroad with several award-winning live concerts that have virtually cornered them at the vertex of billboard graphs. Forefront was featured on the popular MTV channel and also had the honour of being the first group to perform unplugged.
Forefront are the best for pop and equally dazzling in rock, rap, reggae, bhangra, Goa’s ethnic dekhnni, mandos and dulpods. Their first album, titled ‘Always By Your Side’ turned out to be a super hit.
The highlight of the event will be the crowning of the May Queen by renowned Bollywood stars, added D’Silva.
The May Ball has been successful in getting worldwide coverage and is one of the eagerly awaited events among the Indian community here.
Participants in the contest may contact the organisers on 5550491, 5218480, 5807019 and 5504801.

Forefront for May Queen Ball again

Source: Gulf Times; 17/03/2009
Forefront for May Queen Ball again



Forefront members Agnelo Mascarenhas, Savio Joaquim D’Souza, Agatha Jilugu, band leader Seby Pinto and Melvin Rosario
The Goan Welfare Association of Qatar (GWA) is organising the ninth edition of the May Queen Ball on May 7 at the Diplomatic Club.


GWA president Simon D’Silva said that due to demand, Goa’s Forefront band will be flown in once again to perform. The highlight of the event will be crowning of May Queen by “renowned Bollywood stars”, he added.
Intending contestants may call the organisers at 5550491, 5218480, 5807019 or 5504801, Simon said.