Ha..ha..ha.! ‘Hassoch Hasso’- a Jokes book by JF D’Souza Released
Mangaluru: Right in time when once again the wedding season of Catholic families start, and when lots of jokes are cracked during the Roce celebrations, wedding receptions, and thereafter during social gathering, this new book of collection of Kokani jokes by multilingual writer JF D’souza- Attavar will come very handy to entertain the august gathering and friends. This 11th Book of D’souza,“Hassoch Hasso” a collection of jokes in Konkani was released by Dolphy Lobo Cascia, a well-known writer, actor, editor, director, poet and dramatist, who has to his redit 43 novels, 35 dramas, 300 short stories and general articles.
Releasing the book, Dolphy Lobo said, ” Without any doubts one can say that J F D’Souza is a very good children’s story writer, who has also written other adult stories also, and this new book which is a collection of Konkani jokes will be of great use for anyone who want to crack a few jokes during social gatherings or any other occasions. I compliment JF D’Souza for his achievements in story writing all these years, and this 11th book of his will surely be bought by his fans and general public in large numbers. He is a social activist, and always concerned about the civic issues. One could see his comments on civic issues in National dailies. He has written more than 5,500 letters to the editors. They have been published in various newspapers and magazines in many languages. Best of luck and may God bless D’Souza in his literary work”.
Also addressing the media persons, JF D’Souza said, “These days writing books is easy, but making people buy them has been very hard. There is a lack of readers these days, no one wants to purchase books. Everyone wants to browse through the internet for stories, poems, news etc. If I make up my mind I have ready material available to publish nearly 8-10 books. But I will wait before I make a decision to bring out more of my books. I am happy that finally after much thoughts, that I have launched my 11th book. At first I wrote articles to Konkani magazines, mainly comedy, and questions and answers. Jo Sa Alvares supported me and I regularly took guidance from him. He is the reason I started writing. I did not start writing to win recognition or awards, I started writing because my brothers too used to write. I thank everyone for their support.”
Smt. Tressy Pinto (wife of JF D’Souza), writer Marcel D’Souza (Maccha-Milar) and A D’Souza- an ex-employee of Mescom were also on the dais. The book is priced at Rs 80/, and will be available at book stalls soon-or call JF D’Souza at 9448869726
About Joachim Fredrick D’Souza (JF D’Souza) :
Joachim Frederick D’Souza (J.F.D’Souza) born in Attavar, Mangaluru, is a multilingual writer, who writes in Konkani, English, Kannada and Tulu. He worked in Forest Department from 1961 to 2000 and retired as Superintendent having completed 39 years of service. D’Souza started writing in 1960 in Konkani in ‘Jhelo’ monthly magazine. Afterwards contributed stories, articles, jokes etc to Mithr, Kannas, and Vishal Konkan. He was a regular writer and used to write under the pen name “Jeffrey Kumar, Jeppu”, “Sree Jeffrey, Jeppu” and “J.F.D. Souza, Attavar”.
After retirement in 2000 his writing work went on full swing and where he has written many children stories, general articles, letters to editors column etc. almost to all Kannada and English dailies, Konkani weeklies and monthly magazines- and he still continues to write. His stories for children have been complied and published in 9 volumes, namely :(1) Bhangarachi Masli (Golden Fish), (2) Bhangarachi Kurad (Golden Axe), (3) Bhangarachem Chital (Golden Deer), (4) Bhangarachi Imaz (Golden Image), (5) Bhangarachi Mor (Golden peacock), (6) Bhangarachem Mazar (Golden Cat), (7) Bhangarachem Sukne (Golden Bird), (8) Bhangarachem Has (Golden Duck), and (9) Bhangaracho Keer (Golden Parrot). In addition to 9 children stories book he has also written a book on steps needed to lead a Happy Life namely “Velakalachem Sutram.”
JF D’souza’s maiden Bhagarachi Masli (golden fish) won him the laurels as in 2004,and he won Konkani Sahithya Academy Award in Children’s Literature Category. Recognizing his contribution to literature Konkani Friends.com, London felicitated and presented him with a title “Konkan Star” in 2007. In 2015 (July) he was awarded “Sree Victor Rodrigues, Angelore” Memorial Literary Award. He has participated in Mangaluru Akashavani Programmes (Konkani), and holds a unique record of writing more than 5500 letters to Letters to the Editors Column to almost all Kannada and English dailies.
JF D’Souza’s 90 Tulu poems are also telecasted in Namma Kudla Channel “Aithorod-du Aithora” Programme. He has also participated in State /Dist. Level “Kavi Ghosti” Programmes. Served in “Milarchen Milan” church magazine in its editorial Board and now working as editor for this church magazine. Served as Treasurer of Konkani Writers Forum for two terms. D’souza still continues his literary work in Kannda, Konakani, English and also in Tulu.
