Month's Mind - M.Boyer - 30th June 2009

(as published in O'Heraldo on June 29, 2009)




M BOYER - The Last Journey
M BOYER - The Last Journey Padmashree M Boyer
Raia, Salcette, Goa - India

http://www.avmaroc.com/videos/boyer+the+last-cLiPH1TtTLYjWtk.html

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Condolence Meeting - Homage to late Shri Lucas Fernandes

Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy of Goa
Panjim, Goa.

Date: 23 . 06 . 09




PRESS NOTE


Condolence Meeting

Tiatr Academy of Goa has organized a condolence meeting to pay homage to late Shri. Lucas Fernandes, a veteran tiatr artiste who expired recently under tragic circumstances. The Condolence meet will take place on Thursday, 25th June, 2009 at 4.30 p.m. at the Margao Municipality Hall, Margao. Late Lucas Fernandes who acted female roles in the 1940s and 50s was one of the few artistes who could keep the Tiatr alive and vibrant at that time when girls did not venture to come of Tiatr stage due to social constraints.

Tiatr Academy of Goa invites all tiatr artistes and tiatr lovers to attend the meeting and pay tributes to late Lucas Fernandes.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy, Goa

"Police 2" Tiatr in Oman - “Wow! What a show!”

"Police 2" Tiatr in Oman - “Wow! What a show!”

“Wow! What a show!” was the unanimous response of the Goans in Oman as they left the Ruwi Church Hall on the early morning of 12th June 2009.

The event - Goan Tiatr ‘Police2’ - written and directed by comedian Augustine, was presented by GCO . All the actors and musicians had been specially flown in all the way from Goa.



As expected, it was a houseful show and everyone present thoroughly enjoyed every moment on the hilarious show.

Before the show, Mr. Anthony Lourence, the GCO Coordinator for Cultural activities welcomed everyone and introduced the director, Mr. Augustine, who was welcomed with a thunderous applause. Anthony thanked GCO President Mr. Flynn de Lima for his generous and continuous support, the Vice-President Mr. Celso Fernandes for providing accommodation to the visitors, Mr. Baltazar Fernandes for the sound system, and a word of special thanks to Mr. Anthony Goes and Mr. Thomas Fernandes of the Al Hosni Group for sponsoring the visas . Mr. Celso presented a memento, as a token of appreciation, to Mr. Anthony Goes and Mr. Thomas Fernandes.

Mr. Augustine then requested the audience to stand and observe a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for the departed soul of the great Goan Tiatrist M. Boyer, who breathed his last on 30th May in Goa. Later on in the show, Mr Oswy Viagas , a well known Goan composer sang a song in honor of M. Boyer.

The curtain then opened to a melodious opening song by Joaquim Cabral. It was then 3 hours of non-stop peels of laughter all the way to the comedy of Selvi and the director himself.

The main story itself included a very well written script, inter woven with introspective social awareness messages in honor of the police services. The show was well complemented by melodious songs by various artist s on different topics: one specially praising liquor baron Vijay Mallaya for saving Mahatma Gandhi’s relics from leaving the Indians shows. Our local talent Mr. Louis Gomes, well seconded by his younger brother Mr. Rocky Gomes, added special colour to the show with a well composed song highlighting the degeneration of Christians values in our Churches.


Just towards the end, an emotional and highly excited Augustine appeared on the stage and profusely thanked the Goans in Oman for turning up in great numbers, and for their excellent support. He and his troupe were specially appreciative of Mr. Anthony Lourence and his Ghanv Bhavs Louis and Rocky who spared no effort whatsoever to ensure this success of this event and hospitality to the tiatrists. Mr. Augustine also thanked Mr. Celso for the fine accommodation “ Wow! what a house!” and the GCO for the rucheck Goanche jevon, cooked and supplied by Rosy and Kevin.

The GCO wishes Mr. Augustine and his artistes every success in the present Gulf tour, UK and Insha Allah the New Zealand trips and the all the best in the future endeavors.

The GCO also thanks the following:
- Ruwi Parish Priests and office bearers.
- Mr. Anthony Goes and Mr Thomas Fernandes for arranging visas through Majan Hotel
- Mr. Celso Fernandes for arranging the accommodation for the visiting troupe
- Mr. Baltazar Fernandes and Talentz for the sound and lights
- Mr. Rocky Gomes for arranging the trip and liaising with the troupe
- Mr. E Perry and Mr Noel Rodrigues for the stage settings.

For photos by Mr. Sebastian, click on http://www.goansinoman.com/photos/%20/

Goan Community of Oman

Filipe Almeida & Comedy Queen Janet announces Gulf & UK Tours

Filipe Almeida & Comedy Queen Janet announces Gulf & UK Tours
in July with Konkani Tiatr "SOGLIM KHUXEAL"


This super hit tiatr has powerful comedy and variety of songs and some novelty presentation featuring Comedian Janet, Shruti, Buska, Pascoal Rodrigues, Comedian Ambe, Marcus Vaz, C. D'Silva, Satyavan Tari, Aldair, Anthony Caido, Tony de Ribandar and writer-director Filipe Almeida.

Added attraction: Kuwait-based Micheal D'Silva and Comedian Philip
Music by: Lenoy Gomendes.

The show is scheduled in Kuwait on Friday, 10th July 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Hawalli A.C. Auditorium.


Gulf Tour schedule:

The tiatr will be presented in:

Dubai on 2nd July, Abu Dhabi on 3rd July, Bahrain on 9th July, Kuwait on 10th July.



U.K. Tour schedule:

Wembley on 19th July and in Swindon on 25th July.



For bookings in Kuwait, contact Tony - Golden Goa Shop (Kuwait City), 99581491 Limra Cargo-Kuwait.



Watch out for details in your favourite local newspapers and or Goa's Pride, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter.


[Info source: Tiatr Handbill (B&W) presented to goa-world.com team
by organizers' publicists during Comedian Agostinho's 81st presentation of the Konkani drama POLICE 2 in Kuwait on 19 June 2009].

Renowned Tiatrist Artiste Lucas Fernandes is no more

Lucas Fernandes is no more



Lucas Fernandes, a renowned tiatr artiste of yester years expired under tragic circumstances on 16th June 2009 at Colva, Goa.

Mr. Fernandes served the tiatr stage when there were no female artistes available to participate in Tiatrs. He acted female roles with precision and won the hearts of tiatr goers. His capability in portraying effectively the characters of a young girl, a middle aged mother, or a daughter or a daughter – in law, etc helped the writers and directors of tiatr of that time to produce tiatrs on various themes. He was a very good singer too and in singing also he mostly acted female roles only. In fact he contributed immensely in his own way to the development of Tiatr in the 1940s and 1950s.


In the beginning of the 1960s he migrated to Beira for better prospects and hence could not continue his acting on the tiatr stage. Some years back he returned to Goa. His contribution to tiatr staged was recognized by the Goa Government when he was felicitated by Shri. Digamber Kamat, Chief Minister of Goa on the occasion of the inauguration of the Tiatr Academy of Goa on 16th February 2009.


Tiatr Academy of Goa condoles the sudden death of this versatile tiatr artiste, conveys our condolences to his family and prays to the Almighty to grant him the eternal peace.



Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy Goa.




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LUCAS FERNANDES is seen in this video
by JoeGoaUk
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FIRST MEET OF TIATR ACADEMY GOA

FIRST MEET OF TIATR ACADEMY GOA


The Tiatr Academy, Goa was constituted on 6th January, 2009 with eminent Konkani playwright, ex Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, ex Headmaster, and columnist Mr. Tomazinho Cardozo. Besides other office bearers , Mr. Victor de Sa was appointed its Member Secretary. It was inaugurated on 16th February, 2009 at the JAF – Pai Tiatrist Hall Margao and its Constitution notified on May 2009. The Government has provided the Tiatr Academy a Rs. 1.5 crore assistance to have its own premises and one such premise Opp the Kala Academy at Campal Panaji is under consideration.

The Tiatr Academy Goa now well over 100 days since its inception has invited all tiatr artists, writers, directors, actors, singers, those involved in back stage works such as stage setting light effects background music constumes make-up professionals and musicians assisting tiatrs etc to attend its first meeting on 17th June 2009 at 4.00 p.m. sharp at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan Margao according to an advertisement released on the local English daily today by the Member Secretary TA-Goa to give valuable suggestions for the effective functioning of the TA-Goa.

This writer has been interacting with several of those connected with the tiatrs and during such interactive meets the undermentioned suggestions need to be considered.

The Tiatr Academy Goa constituted on 6th January, 2009 by the Government of Goa was clearly with a rider that the OLA 1987 would not be tampered with the demand at a above and hence appears to be a favour done to the Tiatrist and tiatr lovers and not as a legitimate fulfillment of a long pending requirement.

Thus there can be no comprise on the legitimate demand of Goans for grant of official recognition to Konkani in the English script by amending the OLA 1987 as the topmost priority. Once this is achieved it follows as corollary that the State Government must give budgetary support and not mere financial “assistance “ as doles as at present.

The Tiatr Academy Goa should
- look out for an individual who is young, dynamic, apolitical, has administrative acumen, and above all has the ability to unite the tiatrists.

- have its own website, blog, online facility email and network with similar other websites so as to act as a repository of anything and everything related to tiatr

- create a data base of all the tiatrist and those connected with the tiatr right from 1871. The data can be classified broadly in four categories a) before Independence 1947, b) before Liberation 1961 c) post Liberation 1967 and d) post Statehood 1986 . Care should be taken to include those outside Goa as well

- ensure that portraits of Lucacinho Ribeiro, Joao Agostinho Fernandes (Pai Tiatrist) and Maria Regina Fernandes adorn the office of the Tiatr Academy Goa – Office, and their photographs are prominently displayed on all advertisements released by the Tiatr Academy Goa.

- constitute subcommittees consisting of office bearers of the TA-Goa and other well meaning citizens within and outside Goa to collate, disseminate, information and to advance the scope of performance of tiatr artists, writers, directors, actors, singers, those involved in back stage works such as stage setting light effects background music constumes make-up professionals and musicians assisting tiatrs

- commemorate posthumously tiatrists who have contributed immensely to sustain this unique performing art in most difficult times and unsavoury circumstances which has sustained this ever growing cultural to this day;

- collaborate with other private tiatr academies or cultural bodies world wide to promote tiatr

- demand for recognition of tiatr and related activities as an industry so as to enhance the scope of funds and run the same on sound financial standings to attract people to dedicate themselves full time into the tiatr

- constitute a wage panel to decide pay perquisites and provide for social security on superannuation and a solatium for next of kin of deceased tiatr personnel.

- seek financial grants from the Ministry of Art and Culture and Govt of India and Department of Art and Culture Government of Goa for musical instruments , pensions for musicians and others connected with the trade an d also for the benefit of the next of kin.

- upgrade the standards of performance presentation stage setting using present day acoustics and electronic setting etc without destroying creativity and originality to attract the audiences of varied social backgrounds and make tiatrs acceptable to those other than the traditional audiences.

- microfilm all original scripts of tiatrists of yester-years and preserve for posterity original ones either in public or private museums

Preserve the “House of Pai Tiatrist” at Modsai Margao alongwith his personal effects his original scripts works etc .. ( on the lines of Rabindranath Tagores Shantinilketan abode at Kolkatta, West Bengal ) for posterity and for future generations to see.

Decentralise its working preferably taluka wise by setting up liason centres / contact desks in private offices /homes etc with business communication facilities for efficient networking with the Tiatr Academy Goa headquarter and to avoid tiatrist etc visits to headquarters for works related to TA Goa.

Form a youth wing for tiatrists and others under an independent youth leader to pursue the tiatr mission.

Prepare a film on late Padmashree M Boyer for his unique contribution to tiatr.

Constitute a committee to assist creating the DVD, VCDs of tiatrs to enhance their quality and viewing standards for audiences of all ages and to avoid piracy

It is hoped that the others too will send in suggestions views etc to the Tiatr Academy Goa Chairman.

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS)
gonsalvesgodfreyji@yahoo.co.in

17/6/2009

Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) convenes meeting of all tiatr artistes

PRESS NOTE


Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has convened a meeting of all tiatr artistes – writers, directors, actors, singers, artistes involved in back stage works such as stage setting, light effects, background music, costumes, make-up, and musicians playing for tiatrs on Wednesday, 17th June, 2009 at 4.00 p.m. at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The purpose of the meeting is to bring all tiatr artistes together and to get their suggestions for the effective functioning of Tiatr Academy of Goa.

TAG does not have addresses of all the tiatr artistes and hence TAG is not in a position to intimate each and every tiatr artiste individually.


Therefore Tiatr Academy Goa requests all the tiatr artistes to attend the meeting and contribute to their valuable suggestions for the development of TAG and the Goan tiatr.


Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy Goa .




Invitation



Tiatr Academy Goa



Cordially invites



All Tiatr artistes – writers, directors, actors, singers, artistes involved in back stage works such as stage setting, light effects, background music, costumes, make-up and musicians playing for tiatrs to attend the first meeting of all tiatr artists organized by Tiatr Academy Goa



Today, Wednesday, 17th June 2009 at 4.00 p.m. sharp
at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan Margao.


We request all Tiatr artists to attend the meeting in large number and to give valuable suggestions for the effective functioning of Tiatr Academy Goa.



Victor De Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa.


16/06/2009
Source: TAG/Tomazinho Cardozo
as forwarded to www.goa-world.com

M. Boyer’s Death Condoled by Tiatr Academy of Goa

M.Boyer’s Death Condoled

M.Boyer’s death has caused a vacuum on the Tiatr stage of Goa because in his death the tiatr stage has lost an excellent artiste, the society a concerned citizen and Goa a son who made Goa proud not only in India but abroad too, said Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Speaking at the condolence meeting on 9th instant at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan Margao, Mr. Cardozo said that it will be very difficult to fill the vacuum created in the death of M. Boyer.

Premanand Lotlikar, President of Dalgado Konknni Akademy highlighted Boyer’s dedication to the Tiatr stage and requested the younger generation of Tiatr artistes to emulate Boyer if they wish to be successful in the field. Senior tiatr artiste.

Ciriaco Dias, who was very close to M. Boyer since the last 45 years, narrated numerous incidents of challenges faced by Boyer and appreciated Boyer’s determination to overcome those challenges.



Premanand Sangodkar, who made his debut on the tiatr stage in Boyer’s tiatr “Ekuch Rosto” stated that he had trust in his actors and therefore he achieved success in every tiatr he staged. Joe Rose, yet another artiste who acted in numerous plays of M.Boyer disclosed that Mrs. Martha Aguiar, wife of late M. Boyer, always supported him in his activities and that Boyer had full faith in his wife and children.
“Every tiatr that he scripted and every song that he composed was blessed by his wife and children” Rose concluded.

Others who paid rich tributes to M. Boyer were Fatima D’Souza, Jessie Dias, Mike Mehta, Prince Jacob, Rose Ferns, Antonio Piedade de Morais, Vincy Quadros, Wilson Mazarello, and others.

The meeting started by paying floral tributes to late M. Boyer which was followed by the singing of a song of M. Boyer by Anthony San. Anil Kumar compered the function.



Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy of Goa

Photo courtesy: Tiatr Academy of Goa

15/06/2009

Tiatr Academy and the challenges ahead

Tiatr Academy and the challenges ahead


Written by Daniel F. de Souza

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has delivered on his promises made to the tiarist fraternity. The fact that the Tiatr Academy was to be set up for the betterment and development of tiatr which a unique form of performing Art was doing the rounds for quite sometime, and finally now that it is here, work has to begin with right earnest. Tomazinho Cardozo, the founder of Kala Mogi, Candolim, and a renowned tiatr personality, lyricist, Playwright and director who has a vast experience in tiatrs has been rightfully appointed as the President to head the Academy. The other members of the Tiatr Academy nominated by the Government are; Sharon Mazarello, Marcelino de Betim, Rose Ferns, Prince Jacob, Premanand Sangodkar, Mario Pereira, Joe Rose, Jessie Dias, Mike Mehta and Fr. Neville Gracias.

The body so far constituted seems to be well balanced with renowned Playwrights, directors, senior actors who have done yeoman service to the Konkani stage over the years. The induction of two senior ladies Sharon Mazarello and Jessie Dias on the Academy not only adds glamour but will surely lend a balanced voice to the body. Fr. Nevel L. Gracias {Vell’lekar) a clergyman who has enriched the Konkani stage with his several educative and thought provoking religious tiatrs with regularity also finds a place so deserving on the panel.

Now that the Tiatr Academy has been constituted, there is no time to waste. There is lot that needs to be done in this sphere of ‘Tiatr’. Tomazinho has a well defined task on hand, and knowing his commitment, a sound experience coupled with a sound knowledge of the subject I have no doubt he will shoulder the responsibility well, provided he gets the unstinted support and co-operation of the other members on the panel. Tomazinho Cardozo, has many progressive ideas up his sleeve as to how the professional Konkani stage should move towards a better future. However, all depends how the others in the group accept his ideas and work together keeping aside personal agenda for a better tomorrow.

While the Aim, Objectives and Scope of this Academy is still not very clear, but suffice to say, its main objective will be to provide maximum benefit to the Konkani stage and the artists and see to its overall progress and growth with a genuine touch of professionalism. In order to achieve the objectives, the first and foremost step Tomazinho will perhaps have to initiate is to bring the two factions of the artists together burying all their differences. It is a known fact that there are noticeable cracks within the Tiatrist fraternity, and this is one major stumbling block to move forward with a progressive vision. Difference of opinions, jealousy, egoism, pride, enmity, and backbiting has been the major causes of disunity among artistes on the Konkani stage. If Tomazinho can achieve their unity within the shortest possible time, half the battle is won. In order to achieve success in any endeavour unity is a must to move forward, disunity can prove to be a constraint for the success of any venture.

Now that the Tiatr Academy is established there is no doubt Tiatr a unique performing art will get a major boost in the State. The full potential of this art can be fully exploited to take it to great heights provided all concerned work with a single minded purpose and genuine sincerity. The Academy should have a focus in mind and should not deviate from it. It is not only the responsibility of the President and the members on the panel, but a collective responsibility of all the professional tiatrist to work for the success of the Academy.

The Tiatr Academy will have to play a major role in improving the standard of the Goan Tiatr and make it even more attractive to the masses specially the Goan youth with a modern mindset who are still not drawn to the Konkani theatre as much as they are drawn to the Bollywood films and English theatre. This I know is not a simple task. But a beginning has to be made. Tomazinho and his enlightened team will have to seriously consider several aspects of the tiatr such as Script writing, direction, production, stage settings, lighting, music, other technical aspects such as the use of modern technology for better presentation etc in order to raise the standard of tiatrs. More professionals in various departments of the art have to enter the scene in order to improve the overall image of present day Tiatr.

Playwrights who are successful in their ventures and boasts of staging 50 plus performances of their shows should be encouraged and made liable to publish the tiatr script in book form for the benefit of youngsters who wish to follow in their footsteps. There is a general complaint from several playwrights that now-a-days tiatrs are no longer profitable in terms of financial returns considering the expenditure involved in producing a play. Apart from a few established playwrights, many other have to do a tight rope walk in order to survive. Giving them the benefit of doubt, the Academy should genuinely study these grievances and come out with solutions to support the artists. One immediate step could be in enhancing the entrance ticket presently priced at Rs. 60/- which in these inflationary times appears to be on the lower side.

The tiatr fraternity has been for long time now demanding that the Government should accord it the ‘Industry Status’, the Academy will do well to study this demand in detail and prepare a feasibility report and submit it to the Government for necessary action. After all Tiatr is a major aspect of our Goan Culture having a large fan following not only in Goa but wherever Goans have settled to earn their bread and butter and one can’t expect it to lag behind, but on the contrary it has to march ahead and achieve greater heights in years to come.

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Tiatr Academy and the Challenges Ahead
written by generio, January 15, 2009

I hope Daniel's expectations of what the Tiatr Academy should achieve come true. It's important that different factions, though Daniel talks of "two factions", in the tiatr community should come together for a common cause -- to improve the standard. If one goes by past records, tiatrists don't join hands to fight together because, as Daniel points out, there are egos and personal agendas.
Let's take the case of a young Goan who wants to be a professional tiatrist. He/she joins the academy and then graduates into a professional actor. Would he/she get enough money from the stage to make a decent living? In the current situation and possibly in the near future I doubt so.
I have seen many "professional" tiatrists in Mumbai in the 1960s and 70s struggle to make ends meet. Some of them even borrowed money. Maybe the "rate" for doing a character role has gone up now, and possibly many, at least Goa-based tiatrists, are dependent solely on the stage for their livelihood. Oldtimers such as M. Boyer and Jacinto, to mention but just wo, could survive because they charged higher rates and also acted in many tiatrs, often one following the other, because they drew in audiences.
Since Sharan Mazarello is part of the executive board and she and husband Wilson ran, or even runs, an acting school, I would like to know how many of their students are full-time professional tiatrists.
Are there professional trainers to guide and train the students? Would the academy be like the National School of Drama in Delhi or the National Film Institute in Pune?
Daniel has said that the Aims and Objectives of this new body are "not very clear" I would like him to post them on this forum.
To echo Daniel's sentiment, though I do it with a heavy heart, the youth are not enamoured of the Konknni stage. From observing the current trend and having attended some tiatrs in Goa, I can say that the youth do not patronize the tiatr as much as they do Hindi and English films. I am not sure how much the English stage appeals to them, but I believe the English stage is progressing steadily in Goa.
I will not comment on the current standard of the tiatr because I have not see many of them. But from the few I have seen, I am doubtful if the Konknni stage has progressed in comparison to the state it was when I was a regular at tiatrs in Mumbai in the 1960s upto the 1981.
Surely, the challenges ahead are a lot. It would take a lot of effort to prop up the Konknni stage to a standard we could be proud of.


Eugene Correia


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Adeus Goa Xarache Kokanni Noketra

Padma Bhushan M Boyer passes away
Posted by: radiogoa

Padma Shree awardee,Goa's Konkani stage stalwart Manuel Santana Aguiar popularly known as M Boyer passed away today at his South Goa residence following prolonged illness. He was 78.This great son of the soil has devoted his energies and contibuted soo much for the Konkani Stage.M. Boyer wrote and presented his first play "Rinkari" at the age of 18 and there was no looking back since then.He was best known for his comedy songs in tiatrs , for which the public would have him repeat his performances over and over again.RadioGoa offers its condolences to his bereaved family.

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M Boyer
Posted by: Matilda Fernandes
Sad to hear the news about The Grat M Boyer.

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Super Star!!
Posted by: Suzen Cardozo
I wud n still never prefer going for drama, but if i knew dat M boyer is der in dat perticular drama, Oh.. i never missed da chance. He was n his songs are simply good. He is and will be forever a real super star..May You Rest In Peace..Amen..

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End of a legacy
Posted by: Tony Dsouza
Today comes to end the legacy set by M Boyer.This great soul who has composed and sung over a 1000 songs in Konkani has passed away.My only wish is that Goan people come together and errect a statue of him in Panjim for some who has given so much for our Mai Bhas.

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GREAT PILLAR OF KONKANI STAGED HAS COLLAPSED
Posted by: Filipe Dias
M.BOYER was a great composer,singer,script-writer,actor cum director and of course a good comedian."Goenche Konvent" "Zatra" "Ixttagot" and many others are his most memorable songs. His best tiatrs were "Sonvsar Sudhorlo" "Ekuch Rosto" "Bhurgim ani Bhangar" etc. He excelled in singing both Comedy and Decent Kantaram. Truly a Shining Star of Konkani stage. Due to his ailing he could not stage his last drama "EK GHOR ANI CHEAR VANTTE" I remember his last words to Dubai Tiatr lovers in Nashwan hall were "TUMI GHOR BHANDAT ANI VANTTE KOXE KORUNK ZAI TEM HANV TUMKAM DAKHOITOLOM" He said while announcing his new above named drama. May God grant his soul eternal peace and give courage to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

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M. Boyes adeus
Posted by: Simon
AnotherKonkani star fallen out.He will be remembered for his good work for Konkani to keep it alive.May the soul ofM Boyer restin peace.
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A true Superstar
Posted by: Maria Rodrigues
A true superstar of konkani stage has left us for heavenly abode.M Boyer , you will always live in our hearts and on Radiogoa too.My deepest symphthy for his bereaved family.
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Deepest sympathy to the family
Posted by: Remy Fernandes
"UNITED FRIENDS" deeply morns the death of M. Boyer, the legend of our Konkani Stage. May his soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.
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Sympathies
Posted by: Maxie P/Canada
You will always be remembered in the history of Konkani Tiatr.Goenkarano please press for a statue of Late Boyer to honour him, in Goa.We NRIs will back you up.He deserves the honour.
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NOKETR PALOULEM.
Posted by: Sharjah Goans Tiatristancho Zomo
M.Boyer...adeus tuka ami kortanv amchea kalzache kolaiek thaun. Aiz tuvem roilole fulte kol'le amche borobor asat pordesant..konknni machier porzoltat, punn tankam polounk tuka noxib na zalem.Adeus tuka ami kot'tanv anik tuje oslo artist amkam porot meuchona munn suskarthaum.
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THANK YOU
Posted by: Sylvia Fernandes-DeMelo

On behalf of our entire family, may I thank Radio Goa for dedicating today to my beloved Uncle, M. Boyer, and also to everyone on this site for their messages of condolences and prayers. My Uncle was not only the best on the Konkani Stage, but the pillar of strength, wisdom and love for our whole family. Our loss is too great to express in words and your support gives us strength. Thank you.
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True Goan Konkani star (M.Boyer)
Posted by: Hobert
M.Boyer, the true goan son who always entertain us through his comedy songs has passed away. May his soul rest in peace and I pray to God to create such 10 konkani lover to us. Since today we will see another konkani star shining in the sky.
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XRODHANZOLI PORZOLIT NOKETRAK............. !
Posted by: John Marques
M.Boyer nhanv tujem konknni machie'velem,
Borpur vaur kelo tuvem rakhunk nhanv konkani bhaxechem,
Ot'tra vorsanche piraier tuvem machier poilem paul marlem,
Yesh tuvem zoddlem konkani bhaxechea mogi'anchem,
Ek Noketr jem Sat't(60) Vorsam konkani machier pozol'lem tem az Paloulem,
Rochnara Devan Hem Noketr sodanch sorgar porzolaunk hea patkeachem magnnem.

Mhoji Dhukachi bhuzvonn tujea kuttumbhak.
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RIP M. Boyer ..Goans salute you
Posted by: Paklo Bendit
For Any Bardez-kar. friday nite/Narvekar Mattov(mapsa)/M.boyer Tiatr/Housefull Board brings back nostaligic memories.Encore, once more, his comdey songs often composed on the spur of the ONCE MORE(copied by many)brought out the loudest whistles .offering condolences to family i pray for the love of tiatr/konkani they will give copyrights for a serial reproduction of all his tiatr & songs and not be bound by money greed for the same. Senhor M. Boyer Your statue will befit your work. You were a true konkani and Goan Icon. R.I.P
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Adous Mogal Goankara
Posted by: Acacio - Melvin -Thomas
May u sould rest in peace, we salute you for your love and great contribution towards the people of goa and konkani lovers. this loss can never ever be valued .
Regards
Acacio Fernandes
Bur Dubai, Vasco Da Gama

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Godbye sir Boyer
Posted by: Rocky
You have given a honour to konkani music and tiatrs by winning the national award, the first tiatrist to get that recognition.My salute to you sir Boyer.This a big loss to konkani language.As we say goodbye , I send my deepest symphaties to his bereaved family.
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Adeus M. Boyer
Posted by: Jemilson Monteiro
End of an era, we have lost one of our greatest tiatrist ever, May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Farewell M. Boyer!
Posted by: goaricardo
You have been a true artist, a musical virtuoso and a brand ambasador of Goan culture! Goa will never forget your immense contribution to Konkani Music
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Konknni Machie'velo Okond Khambo
Posted by: John Marques
Ani ek goenchea ani goenche konkni bhaxecho khmbo konsoddlo mhonn hanv mhoje dhukahe ul'las porgot'tam. Aplea akhea jivitant tum vavurlo unch dovrunk bhavto konknni bhaxecho, zaiteank rosto legun dhakoilo konknni palkacho,Zorui tuvem sangat sod'dla zait sonvsaracho punn tuvem ghailolea kantarani tum amchea kalzani sasnak jivo astolo. Devan tuka aplea ghopant gheunk mhojo anvdo.Dhukest bhuzvonn tachea kuttumbhak ani tachea mogiank.
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Farewell M. Boyer
Posted by: J Travasso
you were one of the best we had in our life time, a true and comited entertainer. Till date you were second to none. I offer my deepest condolences to his bereaved family.
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Adeus Goa Xarache Kokanni Noketra
Posted by: Victoria Lobo
Aiz ami Goemcho loc visorchenaum tujo mog amchea Goa Xarak ani Kokanni Bhass voir cadunk tum vavurloi to. Tum vortoloi khoro Put Goa Xaracho jo vavurloi Kokanni Bhass voir kadunk ani tossot soglea Goeamchea locak khoxen borunk tuji komiddi cataranim ani tiatrani bori dacoun diun.
Ami tucam Salute cortam hea tujea borea vaurac ani amchi Konkanni Mai Bhass tujea vorvim voir soroun paupak. Magtaum tujea vaurac foll melonk ani tuji xincon amche Maim Bhassechi amche calzant rigounk.

Magtaum tujea othmeac sorgarache raj favo zaunk.
Amichi Dhukachi bhuzvonn tuje familic.

(courtesy: http://www.radiogoa.net/comments.shtml?id=423 )

News of Death of M.Boyer

Padma Shree M. Boyer Ontorle

Padmashree Manuel Santana Aguiar, Konknni rong-machier M.Boyer hea nanvan
pollzollpi famad tiatrist az Mayeache 30ver, 2009 sokallchea 10 vaztam tanche
ganv-ghora Santemol-Raia, hea sonvsarak ontorle. Tanchi pirai 78 vorsam asli.
Gelea 3 vorsam te bholaiken bore nasle. Tancho zolm 11-10-1930 zal’lo.

Konknni Tiatr mollar yogdan (contribution) kel’lean, tacho sotkar ‘Sangeet
Natak Academy’-n kela. Ani tiatrisponnachea itihasan tannem poilo ‘Padma Shree’
puroskar zhoddun ghetla. Gelea 50 vorsam Konknni rong-machier tannem raj
choloilem. Tannem boroun digdorxit kel’le famad tiatr “Sonvsar Suddorlo” ani
“Ekuch Rosto” omor ugddasache zatele.

Somplelea M. Boyerache familik, Goa-world.com Team dukhest bhuzvonn dita.

Gaspar Almeida (in Paris, France)
Lino B. Dourado (in Kuwait)
30/05/2009
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I tune in to AIR FM in the mornings as my mom who is 87 is eager to hear the Konkani songs. When I broke the news to her of her favourite M Boyer's death, she was sad. However, I consoled her by telling her that her favourite FM radio will oblige her with M Boyer's songs today as a mark of respect to his long innings.

Sad to say that what was aired was just some unusual trash enough to make me shut off the radio with disgust.

Cheers to M Boyer.
Goa and Goans will never miss him.

floriano lobo
goasuraj
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It is indeed sad to hear about the death of MBoyer. He was a great composer and his play always had social themes. Ekuch rosto brought unity between religions, sounsar sudorlo, Bhurgim bangar are some of the plays I can remember of his. He could compose songs at any moment of time even when he would be on the stage. He was a very simple man and never showed pride while moving with junior artist. He would respect other people . I was lucky to have acted with him in some of the tiatros of Fr.Freddy da Costa, Mike Mehta and he even acted in my own play "Nirmon " when I had stagged in the school where I was teaching. In his death the state has lost one of the great artist .Our sincere sympathies with the family who always were with him when ever he staged his own plays. May his soul rest in peace

Albert DeSouza

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Noted Konkani playwright Mr. Manuel Santan Aguiar popularly known as M Boyer
expired today morning at 10 a.m at his residence in Santemol after a prolonged
physical disability. He was 78 years (born on 11/10/1930)

He ruled the Konkani stage for well over half a century and the first to earn a
Padma Shree, (amongst the Konkani playwrights ) besides several state awards
and other awards. He rose from humble beginning but his inimitable style
endeared him to audiences wherever he performed.

Acting was inborn and despite being reprimanded while at school Catholic
Education Institute in Margao he continued to pursue his acting mission under
the pseudonym M Taylor and later M Boyer.

His first play was "Rinkari"and he excelled in direction script writing singing
acting etc He leaves behind his wife and five sons. The funeral date and time
is yet to be announced

from the Raia end

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS)
gonsalvesgodfreyji@yahoo.co.in

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Tiatr Academy of Goa
Panjim Goa
Date: 30/05/2009


PRESS NOTE

Tiatr Academy of Goa condoles the death of Shri M. Boyer, a renowned Tiatr
Artist of Konkani Stage. In the death of Shri M. Boyer, the Konkani Tiatr Stage has lost one of the greatest Artists who contributed immensely for the development of Tiatr Stage.

Shri M. Boyer who entertained the Tiatr Lovers for almost 50 years was the only
Goan Artist who was honored by the Highest Cultural Body of the Country with the
Sangeet Natok Acakemy Award. The Government of India also recognized the contribution of Shri M. Boyer by bestowing on him the Prestigious Padmashri. The Government of Goa too honored Shri M. Boyer with the Goa State Cultural Award.

He wrote, directed and acted in numerous Tiatrs, but his Tiatr Ekuch Rosto will
go down the history of Goa for creating an atmosphere of communal harmony among
the two major communities of Goa.

Tiatr Academy of Goa conveys its condolences to his wife and children and prays
to the almighty that his soul rests in peace.


Tomazinho Cardozo
President,
Tiatr Academy of Goa

A Respectful Tribute to M. Boyer

A Respectful Tribute to M. Boyer

Goans from all walks of live and across all spans of age,
were acquainted with the name of M. Boyer. His forays on the stage, with his
characteristic gestures would stir the audience to giggle and wriggle, while
his lyrics would entertain, nay invite one to introspect deep into one’s
conscience.

He was conscious of the fact that “Sounsar Sudhorlo” does
beg the “Ponn” (but/yet) of customs, habits and un-reflected superstitions. It
was the “Ponn” that cast shadow upon and veiled the progress. He conscientised
his audience that progress should impact all facets of life and existence. The
world mourns a ‘tiatrist’ and a singer, in the passing away of M. Boyer.

But, every genuine Goan mourns a genuine son of the land,
whose concern was “Aplo Ganv [Goa]” and “Apli
Bhas [Konkani],” as revealed to us in his first cassette, “Golden Goa.” His
concern for his land (Aplo Ganv) was profound and deep-seated, as he sings,
“Goa xhar amchem, uzvaddachem mannik tem,
teachem sudharop kel’lem tor odik porzollit zatem. Ponn Goa xhar pokrun
bhitorleam kelam ritem.. Magir Goykara fuddar amcho kitem?” He lamented
that “Ami goykar fokot sirvisoch korunk
urle, amcheam xikloleam bhurgeank bhailea ganvanim dhaddle. Goyam, bhailo lok
ieun karkannem bhandlet vhoddle. Atam goykaramnim tanche nokor zaumche poddle.”
Decades ago, he cautioned us, “Goa mannik
dovlotichem… ponn konn nokllo kitem zait Goa
xharachem.” He provoked us to realize that “Goa bhitorlean pokorlam, fokot
suropaien urlam. Atam goykaramnim urlolem
samballpachem.” Therefore he suggested a dual approach, “Ami goykar ekvott
ghoddun, soglle goyche
dongor foddun, chinttat re min tem goyant koddoupachem,” and “Goyam kakhanne
bandhat re, sirviso goykarank diat re, ani goyant dovrat bhangar goykaranchem.”
In view of this, he boldly exhorted the young minds, “dekhun engineer zaiat re,
Goyam karkhanne bandhat re, nam tor lok
bandhun goychi girestkai vhortole.”

His Goanness made him appeal to Goans to cherish their
mother-tongue Konkani and to spare no pains to promote it. His concern was to
make Konkani the binding force of Goans, irrespective of religion, caste or
whatever. It was seen by him as the true and visible sign of our Goanness. The
neglect of Konkani he prophesied could lead to the doom of the land and its
entity, when he sang “Ami khoinche te
sangonk ghuspotole ami, Goykar sanddtole zorui sandot tor Konkani.” He
reflected that the consequences of not giving Konkani its due importance would
be catastrophic by stating that “ami
sanddtole sandlli zalear amchi bhas Konkani.”

He was firmly convinced that the Goan identity was deeply
ingrained in our language and vice-versa. That is why he exhorted “amchem
goykarponn rakhonk samballat Konkani.”

It is worthy to note that Goans, irrespective of political
party affiliations, creed or other differences are mourning the loss of the
great man, M. Boyer.

Lest we carve a niche for him just in the portals of
artistes, I would suggest that we look at his contribution, not only as a
performer/actor and singer, but moreover, as a social activist and reformer and
give him due recognition.

He has received the prestigious “Padma Bhushan” for his
artistic talent. We Goans still owe him our recognition, by making his dreams
and aspirations for Goa and Goan identity our
vocation. The only reward we can offer him is to assure that we live on his
legacy: A legacy of dedication to “Aplo Ganv [Goa]”
and “Apli Bhas [Konkani].”

Our politicians and those at the helm of decision making
process and governance should develop a guilt conscience and, a firm resolve to
protect the Goan identity. A guilt conscience, that they have not done enough
to avert the exploitation of “Aplo Ganv,” rather that they have voluntarily
blessed it, for their own gains. A guilt conscience that they have politicized
the language issue, neglecting the serious ramifications it has to our Goan
identity. Thus, they should evolve a firm resolve to truly honour this great
son of the soil by working to save whatever is left of Goa
for Goans and by safeguarding our Goanness by promoting Konkani. The “special
status” for Goa and a resolution to promote Konkani (in Devnagiri and Roman
script) could only be a starting point on the long and arduous journey of
reclaiming Goa and Goanness. Although late, it
is better late than never…

If we fail in promoting his project, then we will be living
under the condemnation of “Sounsar Sudhorlo, PONN…” This is a baton he has
handed over to each of us who pride to be Goans… A baton to be like him, true
and dedicated Goans…

May the soul of M. Boyer rest in peace, yet leave all of us
Goans, RESTLESS till we pledge ourselves wholeheartedly, and strive undauntedly
to work to achieve what was so dear to his heart... A Golden Goa.



SIMPLICIO D'SOUZA
(courtesy: goanet.org)

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Padmashree M Boyer died today

a pic
http://www.goaaparantabook.com/images/tiatr3.jpg


While we were the function 'Yuva Srujan Puraskar 2009' it was announced there
the sad news of Tiatrist Ppadmashree M Boyer.



M Boyer, many will remember him singing on Akasvani Ponje (AIR) or All India
Radio, Panjim.



Some of his popular songs played on Radio were

Ixttagot

Goemche Convent

Mazor Kombi Bhoklli

Lila o Dila etc etc


My Boyer was sick for last 3 years or so (bedridden)

M Boyer song is heard in this Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvrEQ6sh7Zo



Adieus M Boyer.

joegoauk@yahoo.co.uk
for Goa & NRI related info...
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/
For Goan Video Clips
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa
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[Goanet] M . BOYER - DEAD
mario rodrigues
Sun, 31 May 2009 06:56:11 -0700

May dear Boyer's soul rest in peace and God grant strength to his family ,
friends, Tiatrists and all the people who loved his different roles & acting onstage and also his talent of composing songs onstage/onthe spot.
Our sincere sympathies and condolences to his family.
Mario Rodrigues

Adeus Tuka M. Boyer ● Tomazinho Cardozo

Adeus Tuka M. Boyer

● Tomazinho Cardozo



Goyche Tiatr machier bhov todde kolakor apli nixanni sasnnak soddun ghele ani team mhan kolakoram modlo vhoddantlo vhodd kolakar mhunttlear somplolo M. Boyer. Hea kolakoran aplea tiatram vorvim, aplea ‘acting’-a vorvim ani aplea kantaram vorvim tiatr pollennarancher jadu kelo mhunttlear fott zanvchina. M. Boyer tiatrant asop mhunttlear lokanchi urponz tiatrak gordhi kortali. Konnachoi tiatr to zaunk, vhodd kolakorancho vo lhan kolakorancho, M. Boyerachem tantun asnnem tiatr pollennarank vhoddun haddtalem ani tiatrachea direkttorak ghottai ditalem.



Ekuch Rosto

M. Boyer-a vixim zaitem boroum –ieta. Tachea zaitea borem-magpeamni tacher khub boroilam. Tachea vavrachi tust kelea. Tiatr machiek ani Konknni sonskrutayek tachem iogdan kitlem asa tacher uzvadd ghatla. Torui punn tache boroupache kolecher nodor martana “Ekuch Rosto” hea tiatracher visor ghalunk zaina. “Communal harmony” hea tiatracho vixoi aslo. Khoreponnim 1976 vorsa hanvem ek “Kallokh ani Uzvadd” mhunn Kala Akademy-che Tiatr spordhent teach vixoyacher mhunttlear Goyantlea don somazam bhitor – Hindu ani Kristavam bhitor – ekvott rakpachea prosongacher tiatr boroilo. Hea tiatrant Hindunche ‘roles’ Hindu kolakor kortale ani Kristavanche ‘roles’ Kristi kolakor kortale. Zaite puroskar hea tiatrak favo zale. Goybhor ho tiatr dakouncho mhunn zaiteamni mhaka agro kelo. Margao, Ponnje ani Mapxeam ho tiatr dakoilo punn favo toso lok hea tiatrak ailo na mhunn to tiatr anik fuddo ghelo na. Favo toso hea tiatrak lok zaina zaunk karann mhunttlear tantun tiatr-machievoile nanvlovkik tiatrist naslet. Punn rokddoch M. Boyer-acho “Ekuch Rosto” ho tiatr jahir zalo. Hea tiatrant Tiatr machievoile vhoddantle vhodd artist bhag ghetale. Ho tiatr itlo nanvlovkik zalo ki Goyant Hindu-Kristanvanchea ekvottachim bhavnam poroslim. M. Boyerachem ‘script’ ani ‘direction’ bhes borem, zalolem ani Hindu toxe Kristi kolakoramni hea tiatrant bhag ghetlolo. M. Boyer-an eka tiatra vorvim Goychea somazak ek boreantlo boro sondesh dilo.



Kanttech Kantte

1980 vorsa “Kanttech Kantte” hea Goychea rajki ghoddamoddincher adharlolea mhojea tiatrak zaitim poilim inmam favo zalim. Anik ek pavtt zaiteamni mhaka agro kelo ho tiatr Goy bhor dakhovpak karann hea tiatrant amcho sorkar koso cholta ani rajki girgirem koxem ghunvta tacher bariksannen uzvadd ghatlolo. “ Kallokh ani Uzvadd” hea tiatracho mhojo onnubhov koddu aslo dekhun fuddem vochonk bhirant distali. Mhojea sarkea ‘Amateur’ artistancho ho tiatr polloupak lok ietolo vo na dubhav aslo. Tea vellar zaitea tiatr mogiam-ni mhaka sanglem M. Boyerak don vo tin kantaram gaipak sang mhunn. Anik konn mhunnolagle M. Boyer-a borobor Jacinto Vaz-akui tujea tiatrant ghal mhunn. Hanvem toxench kelem. “Kanttech Kantte” hea mhojea tiatrak dusroch rong ailo. M. Boyer don kantaram mhunnttalo ani Jacinto Vaz-a borobor ek duo mhunnttalo. Ho “Kanttech Kantte” tiatr ami 7 pavtt Ponnjent ‘repeat’ korcho poddlo. Tech porim Margao, Mapusa, Vasco, Ponda ani dusreai ganvamni hea tiatrak gordhi zaunk lagli. M. Boyer-a lagim lokak vhoddun haddpacho ‘power’ aslo to mhaka tea vellar koll’llo.



Tiatrachim xembor vorsam

1992 vorsa Goychea sorkaran Kala Akademy torfen tiatrachim xembor vorsam monoilim. Mottea dobajian ho somorombh kelo. Hea dobajiak ek khas tiatr ani tiatristancho ‘programme’ machier haddunk nirnnoi ghetlo. Vasco-che Shri. Paresh Joshi ani mhaka hi kariavoll ghoddoun haddpak Kala Akademy-n zababdari dili. Hi kariavoll toddem ‘picturisation’ ani toddem ‘live acting’ korun machier haddpak ami tharailem. M. Boyer-a itlo tea vellar famad tiarist anik naslo mhunttlear fott zanvchina. Tea disa tachi machier ‘entry’ sarki ‘dramatic’ zaupak zai asli oxem amkam dislem. M. Boyerachem ‘shooting’ korchea khatir ami Camera ani Cameraman gheun Santimoll, Raia M. Boyer-ager pavle. Amchi ievzonn ami Boyer-ak sangli. Rokddich M. Boyeran ek suchna dili. To mhunno laglo, tumi ieyat, aplea ghorachea darar marat, ‘Boyer Boyer’ mhunnon vhoddleant ulo korat ani apunn uprant aplea ghora kuxik aslolea eka maddar vhoir thavn ‘are konn thoim, kitem zalam? Konnak sodhtat?” adi.. oxe prosn hanv tumkam vhoir maddar thavn kortam. Amkam iezonn bori lagli. M. Boyer vhoir maddar choddlo. Sarko addsoram ani nal’l asa thoim ghelo. Chintlolea porim ami amchem ‘acting’ kelem – mhunttlear tachea ghorachea darar thokttokailem, vhodd-vhoddlean ‘Boyer Boyer’ mhunnon ulo marlo ani Boyeran vhoir maddar ravon amkam zabab dilo. Ami sokol ani Boyer vhoir maddar. Ami taka sanglem are Tiatrachea xembor vorsanchi somorombhnni asa ani tum ieinai? Tanne zabab dilo, “Are mhaka ugddasuch na mure. Rav ham? Hanv donuch addsoddam kaddtam ani Ponnje te kariavollik ietam. Itlench ‘shooting’ kelem.



Xembor vorsanche dobajiache kariavollik poilem tem ‘clipping’ podd’dear dakoilem ani teach khinnak Boyer zo aple ghora lagim maddar vhoir addsoram kaddtalo to tich nhesonn nheson ani hatan don addsoram gheun Ponnje Kala Akademiche machier bhitor sorlo. Lokanchea hanxeancho khollkholl ani talliancho ghonnghonn zalo.



Xevottak

Hanvem anik jem kitem Boyer-a vixim polloilam tem mhunttlear ami amcho tiatr machier dakoitana ami kitem kitem kortanv mhunttlear ‘background music’, ‘light effects’, ‘prompting’ nastana bhurge machier aplem kam’ korta hacher to apli barik nodor martalo ani amnkam xebaski ditalo. Borem aslear tachi thoknnai korunk to fattim ravonaslo



Oxe anik zaitea zannam lagim Boyer-a vixinche onnubhov astole. He soglle onnubhov ekttaim korpachi goroz asa ani fuddle pillgek samballun dovorpachi taktichi goroz asa.

Khorench M. Boyer, Tiatr palkacho jadugar – Goykaranchea kallzamni sasnnak jivo urtolo mhunn mhaka khatri asa. Tache familik buzvonn ani tachea othmeank sasnnik xanti magtam.





[Ho lekh V. Ixtt-ar porgott zala www.v-ixtt.com ]



Links: http://ishare.rediff.com/video/travel/padmashree-m-boyer-last-respect/627402


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Condolence Meeting - Homage to late M.Boyer

To: gasperalmeida@gmail.com

Tiatr Academy of Goa
Panjim, Goa. Date: 05 . 06 . 09

Dear Editor

Please publish the below given Press Note.
We thank you in advance

Tomazinho


PRESS NOTE


Condolence Meeting

Tiatr Academy of Goa has organized a condolence meeting to pay homage
to late M. Boyer – the doyen of Konkani stage who expired
recently. The meet will be held on Tuesday, the 9th June, 2009 at 5.00
p.m at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.

Goans in general and all tiatr artistes, tiatr lovers and fans of late
M.Boyer in particular are requested to attend the Condolence
meeting. Those who would like to speak on the occasion are requested
to contact Anil Kumar, Executive member of Tiatr Academy, Goa on
phone number 9822160384 well in advance.


Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy, Goa

M. Boyer - An Institution of Tiatr Faternity

M.Boyer - An Institution of Tiatr Faternity

Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) condoled the death of Manuel Santana Aguiar, Padmashree M.Boyer. The condolence meeting was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 8.00 pm at Royal Terrace, Salmiya, Kuwait - a day after M.Boyer's mortal remains were laid to rest in Goa by hundreds of mourners, predominantly from the tiatrist faternity, tiatr lovers, and Goans from all ways of life.

The sorrowful tiatrists in attendance to pay their tribute to M. Boyer were senior tiatrist & KGTS President Francis Fernandes de Verna, Manuel de Santa Cruz, Querobina Carvalho, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Filipe Pereira (Comedian Philip), Nelson Collaso, Sylvester Vaz, Irene Cardozo e Vaz, Mario de Majorda, Gracy Morais, Laurente Pereira, Clara Rodrigues, Joseph Rodrigues, Cajie Fernandes de Benaulim, Anthony Carr, Martinho Martins, Laurie Miranda, Milagres Cardozo, and Dominic Araujo.

M. Boyer is an institution of tiatr said senior tiatrist Cajetan de Sanvordem, he was lovingly known as ‘Irmao’ within the tiatr fraternity, his popularity had no limit, so much so that even the normal mail by post received by him only read ‘M. Boyer – Goa’.


Sylvester Vaz said M. Boyer was a father figure for today's tiatrists, he was one of the greatest artist Konkani stage ever produced. His personality was outstanding and tremendous traveler; one will not find in books what he has in his mind to keep busy through out your journey.

Senior artist Querobina Carvalho broke down in tears while sharing her personal experience with M.Boyer. His tiatr ‘MOG KAZAR DIVORCE’ propelled her to visit Gulf countries for the very first time. She praised M. Boyer's wife Martha for all her love and supreme sacrifices towards her husband while he was bedridden.

Manuel de Santa Cruz said the then Emiraso de Goa (All India Radio) made M. Boyer's each and every song a memorable hit, to name a few ‘GOENCHE CONVENT’ , ‘BHURGIM KONNACHIM’, etc, M.Boyer's Padmashree was not decorated by tiatrists the way industrialists and others political figures are getting more attention.

Dominic Araujo refined on Padmashree giving example of two horses, one white and the other one black, both have to carry out same task yet the owner showers praises for the white color horse, M. Boyer's each and every tiatr was educative ‘KELEAR CHUK KOBAR SUKH’, ‘EKUCH ROSTO’, ‘GHOR DUKHI GAUM SUKHI’, ‘SOUNSAR SUDORLO’ etc, to name a few.

Gracy Morais spoke on the achievement of M.Boyer, Francis de Verna scaled M.Boyer as the greatest composer, singer, actor, writer and director, and he also shared his personal experience with M.Boyer in Bombay (Mumbai) at Princess Theatre and Bhangwadi. Mario de Majorda prayed that Almighty God may grant Eternal Rest to the departed soul.

As a tribute to one of the most famous tiatrist, Querobina Carvalho dedicated one verse chorus of his hit song ‘IXTTAGOT’ where in all the assembled tiatrists joined in to her sobbing voice.

Amiganim utram mhojim sodanch monan dovorchim gott
Koslich ek vost ghodonastanam sot manducheak dista fott
Soursarant asat zaitech amig, vaurtat moi mogan bhonvonk sogott
Punn tantle bhou thodde zanant samballunk khori ixxttagott

khoro amig nhuim tuzo tuka baranim pivota to
khoro amig nhuim tujo tuka sagvadi pavoita to
Toxoch khoro amig nhuim tujo fudlean hnason fatlean mutti zokta to
Khoro amig tujo vaitt dislear tondar tuka sangta to

Asleat khuim dog gott amig, razan ekleak gollar diunk vhelo
Amig amigak dourun aple mostache familik sangunk eunk ghelo
Xekim gollar marcho vogott paulo, to nam mhunn amig moronk toair zalo
Mogache amig mhunn razan dogaimchoi jiv salvar kelo

Osle amig hea tempar mellonk kustar tuka vo maka
Atanchea amigank choddui tum pationaka
Kosloi tujo gutt asot tor, amigank tujea dakoinaka
Borem vid sartoloi tor amigank choddui pationaka.

Sylvester Vaz took the initiative of rendering the Konkani hymn ‘MHOJE MAI THAIM VETOLOM’

Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom
Ek dis sukhak bhagivonta
Ankvar Marie sangata
Sorgar raj choloitolom

Dp: Sorgar, Sorgar
Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom (2)
Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom
Jivea-niza bhavartan
Chodd bollan ani nettan
Sorv vaittantlo polltolom

Dp: Sorgar, Sorgar
Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom (2)

Mhoje Mai tahim vetolom
Pun kellea dekhun vhodd chuk
Tichea mogachea Jezuk
Poilim patkam roddtolom

Dp: Sorgar, Sorgar
Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom (2) Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom
Patt vollun khottea margak
Naddink ani bhulounnniank
Vaitt sukha thaun dhanvtolom

Dp: Sorgar, Sorgar
Mhoje Mai thaim vetolom (2)

KGTS President Francis de Verna gratefully acknowledge with gratitude the presence of the members, and followed by the closing prayers by Manuel de Santa Cruz.
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A R SOUZA FERRAO - Birth centenary celebrations begins

The “Pai Tiatrist” – Joao Agostinho Fernades (JAF)indoor auditorium, Margao, which was packed to capacity reverberated at exactly 7.30 P.M to the echoes of the tiatr “Gouyo Put”. The tiatr staged 57 years ago, bringing back nostalgic memories of that famous Konkani playwright, a musician, singer, composer , director, the hat donned , well attired bespectacled gentleman, late Augusto Remedios Souza Ferrao (b: 1.6.1909 d: 6.3.1978) a native of Ambora Raia, whose inaugural “Souza Ferrao Birth Centenary Celebrations “ under the auspices of the A R Souza Ferrao Cultural and Charitable Trust and the Tiatr Academy, Govt of Goa got underway. .

This time round his tiatr was directed by veteran Konkani playwright Shri. Anilkumar and others viz; Fatima, Jessie, Angela, C D Silva, Ben Evangelist, Anthony San, Marcus Vaz, Mil-Mel-Nel, Xavier Gomes Conny M, Antush Comedian Jesus.

The inaugural function began at 6.00 P.M with the lighting of the traditional lamp . Ms Flora Wilma Souza Ferrao welcomed the gathering and explained the objectives of the Trust.

Ms Ovita DSouza gave a brief narration of the life of her grandfather A R Souza Ferrao

Alzira D Costa, Sasha Rebello, Sonali & Sunny Fernandes grand children of Antonelio Conceicao Fernandes (s/o Pai Tiatrist )and Priyanka offered bouquets to the dignitaries.

Ciriaco Dias a Konkani playwright since 1942 minced no words to express his disenchantment towards the tiatrist from Mumbai who were not bestowed any State awards till date. Some of them are dead and others will soon follow suit he said. He reminded the Government that it is the tiatrists of yesteryears who sacrificed every thing for the benefit of the society with no monetary returns. He chided the Government for merely appointing committees and launched his tirade against those that constituted such committees who displayed a lackadaisical attitude towards the sentiments of the tiatrist. he however said that CM Digamber Kamat had stood by his promises and would surely rectify such obstacles.

Chief Minister, Shri. Digambar Kamat the Chief Guest speaking at the inaugural function assured the Tiatrist of all support to their cause. His Government has released grants for the Academy to have their own premises a promise he made at the inauguration of the Tiatr Academy on 16th February, 2009.

Later he released a book on A R Souza Ferrao which gives incite in to the life and times of A R Souza Ferrao and several pictures.

CM also inaugurated a website on A R Souza Ferrao on the ocassion

Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mauvin Godinho, Guest of Honour , speaking on the ocassion said that unless the audience extends support to the tiatros this aspect of Goan culture will not flourish.

Mr. Rico Rod ( Ricardo Vincent Rodrigues ) the inimitable comic faced, comedian a native of Sirlim supported the views of Cyriaco and paid a tribute in memory of late M Boyer (who they fondly called Manu) with a song unaccompanied by music.

Mr Tomazinho Cardozo President of the Tiatr Academy tried to convince the audience on the technicalites that prevented the Goa Government from awarding the Bombay based tiatrists. But this did not find favour with the audience.

President of the A R Souza Ferrao Cultural and Charitable Trust thanked the audience.

Special momentos were given to the CM, Dy Speaker, President of the Tiatr Academy and Rico Rod. A special momento was also given to Anil Kumar who had willingly agreed to re-act the play on today's ocassion.

A maid Lourencin of Mr A R Souza Ferrao who used to look after their house in Fatorda and was always available at the beck and call of A R Souza Ferrao and other tiatrist who practiced there was given a cash award on the ocassion.

Mr Domnic De Souza compered the programme. The family of Pai Tiatrist were special invitees on the ocassion.

Flora Wilma Souza Ferrao the daughter of Mr. A R Souza Ferrao who otherwise lives in Arossim speaking to this writer at her Maddel Grande , Margao residence, candidly admitted that “ while the tiatr audience remembers him for his stage performances , her father indeed was an excellent musician . Yes - Music - was his forte he loved to participate in Goan folk songs and dances “ . Indeed in a befitting tribute to his musical prowess the second day programme at the same venue and time will be devoted to Konkani dance, song ,and music by eminent , Mandos Dulpods by Goyche Noketram - Marianella Mascarenhas e Dias, Instrumental music on by Theresa Figueiredo, Goretti Pinheiro Chernol Mendonca, Antonio Fernandes, Lourdes Soares, Celina Andrews and Marisa Andrews. Cansauleche Kala Mogi and songs from several films viz Amchem Noxib, “Nirmonn” ‘Sukachem Sopon’, ‘Kortubancho Sonvsar’,
‘Boglantt’ ani ‘Bhuierantalo Munis’.. She also confirmed that the song “Sorg Tujea Doleani “ lyrics were by her father Souza Ferrao sung by Lorna Cordeiro with music by Chris Perry.

“Dad was the first Konkani artist whose musical programme in Konkani was broadcast by All India Radio Bombay on 11.November 1936. Later Columbia Gramaphone Co Ltd also recorded his songs” . She added – “while Dad was employed with P & T as a draughtsman, it is here he met my mother late Antonette Pinto (died on 9.5.1987) who also worked in the same office– a love marriage indeed . . In Goa the family moved from Ambora Raia several years ago to Fatorda to carry on their business. At this house which was otherwise closed while they were away, at Mumbai, Konkani tiatrists used the premises for their practices.


According to Wilma as she is commonly known “Dad worked wonderfully well in any female role and his attire in the role of a “kunbi” was par excellent”

What made them think of these celebrations and setting up the Trust. “Dad had donated most of his tiatr and music proceeds for social and charitable causes. My brother Henry now abroad and myself are well settled in life . We did begin by donating a hearse 2008 to the Lions Club of Majorda-Cansaulim- Velcao - that was thirty years after his death. Indeed he died in Bombay in 1978 of an undetected illness which was later diagonised as “white” jaundice. The other plans of the A R Souza Ferrao Trust is to set up a Music School for youngsters at dads house at Fatorda, which is now being developed. An area specially carved out for the “tiatrists” to continue with their practice as before, and there are plans to stage his “ tiatrs” original plays” . “Many of his works were destroyed when an adjoining building collapsed on their building at 5 Oak Lane, Near St George Hospital at Flora
Fountain ----added her husband Mr. Ivor De Souza and a native of Arrossim and the President of the Trust.

The other members of the Trust now registered on 6.1.1989 as - Charitable and Cultural --are Mr. Jerry Covaco, Vice President, Ms Ovitta D Souza Secretary, and Mr. Henry Souza Asst Secretary and Flora Wilma Souza Ferrao Treasurer.

When quizzed specifically why none of the two children Wilma and son Henry ventured into tiatrs – well Wilma admitted that “there were several intercine rivalry among the Konkani playwrights that often surfaced and destroyed creativity and talent. Dad was a disillusioned man when some of his close colleagues parted ways and this hurt him immensely until he died”

Today ironically even as the mortal remains of Padmashree Manuel Santana Aguiar 78 a veteran Konkani playwright await burial (on 2nd at 3.30 p.m.) at Santemol in Raia, and the birth centenary celebrations of A R Souza Ferrao are underway in the Pai Tiatrist - JAF hall it is a sheer coincidence that the duo who acted in tiatrs of Pai tiatrist could be watching the celebrations from their heavenly abode.

Sidelights of the event:
The function started at 6.00 awaiting the CM
A one minutes silence was observed in memory of departed soul M Boyer.
The almost one hour and fifteen minutes speeches to an extent bored the audience.

from the Pai Tiatrist auditorium

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS)
gonsalvesgodfreyji@yahoo.co.in

June 1, 2009

Souza Ferrao-chea zolmacho Xekddo

Souza Ferrao-chea zolmacho Xekddo

Moddganv: Mhalgoddo tiatrist A. R. Souza-Ferraochea zolmachea xekddea (100 vorsam) nimitan Gõychi Tiatr Akademi ani A. R. Souza-Ferrao Cultural and Charitable Trust sangatan Junache 1ler ani 2rer Moddganvchea Ravindra Bhavan Sobhaghorant karyavolli ghoddun haddtole. Ugtavnecho dobazo Junache 1ler sanjechea 5.30 vaztam zatolo. Hea dobajeak Mukhel Montri Digambar Kamat mukhel soiro ani Up-Sobhapoti Mauvin Godinho manacho soiro astolo. Hea vellar tiatr kolakar Rico Rod-ui hajir astolo. Tea xivai Tiatr Akademi Gõycho Odheokx Tomazinho Cardozo ani A. R. Souza-Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust-acho odheokx Ivo D’Souza-i hajir astolo. Ugtavnnechea dobajea uprant Souza-Ferrao-cho ‘Govyo Put’ ho Anil Kumaran digdorxit kel’lo tiatr machiyer haddtole. Tantum Konknni palkache nanvoste tiatrist bhag ghetole. Junache 2rer, 5.30 vaztam zatole karyavollik mukhel soiro mhunn ontor’raxttrik popstar Remo Fernandes ani Dr. Francisco Colaco ani Prince Jacob hajir astole. Hea vellar nach, songit vazop, oxeo karyavolli astoleo mhonn Tiatr Akademicho odheokx Tomazinho Cardozan khobor dilea. Heo soglleo karyavolleo fukott astoleo taka hajir zavnk maglam.

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CONDOLENCE MEET IN KUWAIT FOR M. BOYER

CONDOLENCE MEET IN KUWAIT FOR M. BOYER

On Saturday, 6th of this month, in the evening, along with this writer, lovers of Tiatro and the late Tiatrist M. Boyer will organise a condolence meeting in Kuwait City to mourn the death of M. Boyer. This is to pay highest respect for the great and iconic Tiatrist the late M. Boyer.
May the soul of the late M. Boyer Rest In Peace.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

Posted by KRANTI at Wednesday, June 03, 2009

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CONDOLENCE MEET IN KUWAIT FOR M. BOYER

CONDOLENCE MEET IN KUWAIT FOR M. BOYER

On Saturday, 6th of this month, in the evening, along with this writer, lovers of Tiatro and the late Tiatrist M. Boyer will organise a condolence meeting in Kuwait City to mourn the death of M. Boyer. This is to pay highest respect for the great and iconic Tiatrist the late M. Boyer.
May the soul of the late M. Boyer Rest In Peace.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

Posted by KRANTI at Wednesday, June 03, 2009

(Forwarded by CSC)

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Hundreds bid adieu to M Boyer

Hundreds bid adieu to M Boyer

HERALD REPORTER/MARGAO, JUNE 2

Hundreds of people from all walks of life bid adieu to the great Konkani Tiatr artiste M Boyer as his mortal remains were laid to rest at his home village Raia on Tuesday evening.
Konkani stage artistes, tiatr lovers, priests, and large number of people attended the last rites as his mortal remains were carried to the Our Lady of Snows Church. Tiatrists led by President of Tiatr Academy Tomazinho Cardozo and a galaxy of tiatrists from across the State attended the funeral.

Among the political leaders who paid their last respects were Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Speaker Pratapsing Rane, PWD Minister Churchill Alemao, NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro, MLA Francisco Silveira, former chief minister Luizinho Faleiro and others.
Noted tiatrist Prince Jacob described M Boyer as a great artiste Goa has ever produced, saying his contributions to tiatr and Konkani stage will not be easily forgotten. “By his contributions, Boyer gave a big push to Konkani language and tiatr as well,” he added.
Eduardo Faleiro said Goa has lost a great personality in the death of M Boyer. “He was loved and admired by everyone because of his immense contribution to Konkani language and tiatr,” he added.
Condoling the death of Boyer, Churchill said Goa has lost a great son whose immense contribution to Konkan language and art cannot be easily forgotten.
President of Tiatr Academy Tomazinho Cardozo said M Boyer was the only tiatrist who had received the Sangeet Kala Academy award and “that showed his contribution to the art. He produced tiatr of highest standards. Through the medium of tiatr, Boyer highlighted the problems of society.”
Luizinho Faleiro said “though Boyer is not with us, his work in the field of Tiatr and Konkani language is before us all. Through his contribution, Boyer enriched the cultural heritage of Goa. His tiatrs and songs highlighted the morals in society,” he added.

3/6/2009


- gaspar almeida