Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Condolence
Rosary Ferns, a popular Goan writer-director of Konkani dramas and a versatile singer and composer died on 12th January 2011 in Colva, Goa. His friends from the Goan and Mangalorean communities
express deep sorrow and sadness on the untimely demise and convey their condolences to the bereaved
family, his brothers/sisters and their families and specially to the Tiatrists fraternity and Konkani lovers.
A voice has gone afar after entertaining us all. His contribution to the Konkani stage and scores of Konkani
CDs, VCDs and Audios will keep his memories forever. Since 1980’s he has presented over 10 dramas and
have participated in over 50 stage performances in Kuwait.
Goa-World.com Team and Friends in Kuwait.
[As published in THE TIMES - Kuwait's Premier Weekly Newspaper
January 14, 2011]
Friday, January 14, 2011
CHRIS PERRY - The Emperor of Konkani Song and Music
Kala Mogi Candolim in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa will stage a Musical Show ‘Chris Perry – Konkani Git – Songitacho Patxay’ (Emperor of Konkani Song & Music). The musical show is a tribute to the doyen of Konkani Song and Music late Shri. Chris Perry. The Musical Show is being staged under TAG’s scheme ‘Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years’.The Emperor of Konkani Song and Music
The Musical Concert ‘Chris Perry – Konkani Git ani Songitacho Patxay’ will be staged on 19th January 2011 at Pai Tiatrist Hall, Ravindra Bhavan Margao, on 20th January 2011 at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim and on 28th January 2011 at St. Thereza's Open Air Hall, Candolim, Bardez – Goa.
Chris Perry was one of the greatest musicians of Goa who was responsible to raise the standard of Konkani song to a high standard in all aspects. He wrote beautiful and meaningful lyrics and set them to innovative and exciting music. With his rich lyrics and music he created the singing sensation called Lorna. However, it is unfortunate that this great artiste of Konkani stage is not given his due respect. It is due to these reasons that Kala Mogi Candolim has produced this programme in memory of late Chris Perry- The Living Legend of Konkani Song & Music. All shows will commence at 7:00 pm sharp.
Numerous songs composed by late Chris Perry will be sung by popular voices of Goa namely Sonia Sirsat, Anthony San, Clarissa, Sucorro de Santa Cruz, Sonia Fernandes, Maria Cardozo, Shaik Amir, Irene Cardozo and Tomazinho Cardozo.
The music is set by Mukesh and it is directed by Tomazinho Cardozo.
The musical show is open for public. The seating will be on First Come First Serve Basis. All lovers of Konkani Song and Music particularly of late Chris Perry are invited to attend in large numbers.
Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Thursday, January 13, 2011
First Children’s Tiatr Festival 2010
First Children’s Tiatr Festival 2010
Award Presentation Function
“Ami Soglle Ek” Sweeps Children’s Tiatr Festival
“Ami Soglle Ek” a tiatr presented by St. Anthony’s High School, Monte De Guirim won the First Prize for performance in the recently concluded First Children’s Tiatr Festival 2010. It was directed by Marciano Noronha. “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di” staged by Abhivyaktte - Panaji, directed by Shantaram Pawar and presented by Abhivyaktte - Panaji secured the second place while “Disha Konn Dakhoitolo” directed by Melvina Joseph and produced by St. Micheal Taleigao Socio Cultural Association bagged the third prize.
The Male Best Actor Awards first and second places were won by Netwin Antao and Edmer Barretto both from “Ami Soglle Ek” while Natasha Pereira of “Ami Soglle Ek” and Akshata Bharne of “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di” bagged first and second places respectively. Rojer D’Souza was adjudged the Best Male Actor in Negative Role while Gemma Fernandes won the Best Female Actor in Negative Role. Aloysius Fernandes, who acted as Santu, in “Ami Soglle Ek”, won the Best Comedian Award. The other details of awards announced are as under:
Best Stage Setting – Shantaram Pawar
Best Light Effects – Manuel Viegas
Best Background Music – Orwin Viegas
Best Make Up – Shantaram Pawar and
Best Costumes – Rockson
Best Lyrics Award was bagged by Peter Camilo for his song ‘Vonka Vonka’ while Best Script Award went to Mangala Nadkarni for the script “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di”.
Songs (Kantaram) which forms an integral part of the tiatr and which include solos, duets, duos, trios and quartets were also awarded for good performance. In the Best Male Singer category the first prize was won by Derwin Gracias while the second place was bagged by Aloysius Fernandes. Best Female Award, first place was won by Lia Noronha while the second award was bagged by Violet D’Souza. Odele Azavedo and Antonio Lopes bagged Best Duet Award while Lia Noronha and Nikita Machado got the Best Duo Award. The Best Trio Award was bagged by Lia Noronha, Alria Fernandes and Nikita Machado while the Best Quartet Award went to Gemma Fernandes, Joshna D’Souza, Aliston Pereira and Jovito Andrade.
Vitorino Araujo was awarded the Best Music Live Band Award while the Awards for Direction were secured by Marciano Noronha, Shantaram Pawar and Melvina Joseph respectively.
The Awards were presented by numerous dignitaries from the cultural field of Goa namely Sharon Mazarello, Felcy, Comedian Domnic, Anil Kumar, Alexyz, Fr. Bernardo Cota, Fr. Nevel Gracias, Satish Gawas, Mukesh Ghatwal, and Menino Pires, Director of Information & Publicity. The Award Presentation Function turned out to be an entertaining occasion due to comedy skits and comedy songs presented by Comedian Domnic, Comedian Luis Bachan and his party. The function was compared by Tina Costa.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy Goa
[Text & pictures as forwarded to gasper almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ on January 13, 2011]
Award Presentation Function
“Ami Soglle Ek” Sweeps Children’s Tiatr Festival
“Ami Soglle Ek” a tiatr presented by St. Anthony’s High School, Monte De Guirim won the First Prize for performance in the recently concluded First Children’s Tiatr Festival 2010. It was directed by Marciano Noronha. “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di” staged by Abhivyaktte - Panaji, directed by Shantaram Pawar and presented by Abhivyaktte - Panaji secured the second place while “Disha Konn Dakhoitolo” directed by Melvina Joseph and produced by St. Micheal Taleigao Socio Cultural Association bagged the third prize.
The Male Best Actor Awards first and second places were won by Netwin Antao and Edmer Barretto both from “Ami Soglle Ek” while Natasha Pereira of “Ami Soglle Ek” and Akshata Bharne of “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di” bagged first and second places respectively. Rojer D’Souza was adjudged the Best Male Actor in Negative Role while Gemma Fernandes won the Best Female Actor in Negative Role. Aloysius Fernandes, who acted as Santu, in “Ami Soglle Ek”, won the Best Comedian Award. The other details of awards announced are as under:
Best Stage Setting – Shantaram Pawar
Best Light Effects – Manuel Viegas
Best Background Music – Orwin Viegas
Best Make Up – Shantaram Pawar and
Best Costumes – Rockson
Best Lyrics Award was bagged by Peter Camilo for his song ‘Vonka Vonka’ while Best Script Award went to Mangala Nadkarni for the script “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di”.
Songs (Kantaram) which forms an integral part of the tiatr and which include solos, duets, duos, trios and quartets were also awarded for good performance. In the Best Male Singer category the first prize was won by Derwin Gracias while the second place was bagged by Aloysius Fernandes. Best Female Award, first place was won by Lia Noronha while the second award was bagged by Violet D’Souza. Odele Azavedo and Antonio Lopes bagged Best Duet Award while Lia Noronha and Nikita Machado got the Best Duo Award. The Best Trio Award was bagged by Lia Noronha, Alria Fernandes and Nikita Machado while the Best Quartet Award went to Gemma Fernandes, Joshna D’Souza, Aliston Pereira and Jovito Andrade.
Vitorino Araujo was awarded the Best Music Live Band Award while the Awards for Direction were secured by Marciano Noronha, Shantaram Pawar and Melvina Joseph respectively.
The Awards were presented by numerous dignitaries from the cultural field of Goa namely Sharon Mazarello, Felcy, Comedian Domnic, Anil Kumar, Alexyz, Fr. Bernardo Cota, Fr. Nevel Gracias, Satish Gawas, Mukesh Ghatwal, and Menino Pires, Director of Information & Publicity. The Award Presentation Function turned out to be an entertaining occasion due to comedy skits and comedy songs presented by Comedian Domnic, Comedian Luis Bachan and his party. The function was compared by Tina Costa.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy Goa
[Text & pictures as forwarded to gasper almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ on January 13, 2011]
A FOND TRIBUTE - Rosary Menino Fernandes
A FOND TRIBUTE
Time To Shower Praises, but Death Bells Toiled.....
Yesterday just as I was reaching the office, my mobile range. The call was from an unknown landline.
I commenced with a ‘Hello’.
“LinoBab, did you get the news”
“About what?”, recognizing the familiar voice, I retorted.
“Rosary Ferns is no more, he suffered a massive heart attack”, for a minute, I felt still. Sensing a silence from my end, he continued “I myself could not believe it. That’s why after checking with a few others and confirming this news, I thought to inform you about it”.
For a few moments I felt as if I was lost! My mind raced towards Rosary Ferns..... Our friendship was simple. Wherever our paths crossed and we met at some public squares, we always communicated amongst us joyfully. That’s only was our friendly relationship. But his thought provoking tiatr writings and direction was always high in my mind. He was always seen as a great singer, tiatr writer, director and stage artiste.
That’s exactly the reason, his last tiatr presentation ‘Kuwait Soddun Vetana’ which has created history in Kuwait was attended by me on three different occasions enthusiastically. When the Mangalorean community staged the show for the second time, Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait organized the tiatr script and re-wrote it in the Kanada format by Lancy Rodrigues, Bondel, under the direction of Rosary Ferns and well supported by prominent artistes. I wrote a review in my weekly Konkani presentation for goa-world.com ‘Aitaracheo Katkutleo” section {now archived at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/26106}
Rosary’s works have been well recognized and appreciated by people from other Indian states as well. His well-acclaimed drama “Kuwait Soddun Vetana” was staged by Kuwait Canara Welfare Association for the third time and the Konkani speaking community (embracing) the Kanada script. Not only this, recently Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait has also done an excellent DVD presentation which I have seen.
While I intended to do a small article on such an effort and focusing on this DVD, the news conveyed to me by my friend about Rosary’s sudden demise, sounded as if the church bells ringing in my ears!
One of the strongest pillar of the Konkani stage has collapsed.
21 Tiatr (Dramas) have been written and staged and scores of songs on CD and VCD are produced by him. But one of his creative composition in the form of a Mando titled “Mogan Tujea Lasotam” (Am in Love with You), in my opinion and memory will last forever, sung with Veeam Bond Braganza.
Almighty Father! Our solemn prayers to grant our friend eternal rest in your Heavenly Abode.
I, together with the goa-world.com team, convey our deepest condolences to late RosaryFerns’ family.
Lino B. Dourado
_____________
[Translation in English by: Gaspar Almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ (7m:05s)
based on the original posting in Konkani 'Turturi Gavpa Vellar Mornnanchi Ghantt Vazli' on Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter as forwarded on January 13, 2011 by Lino B. Dourado
archived at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/33082]
Xrod'dhanjoli
Turturi* Gavpa Vellar Mornnanchi Ghantt Vazli.
Kal solkalim nigtoch offisan pavlolom. Mhozo mobile vazlo. Landline-i velean to fon ailolo. Hanvem hello mhonllem.
Linobab tuka khobor mevlea?
Kosli?, tallo vollkicho mhonntoch, hanvem vicharlem
Rosary Ferns, aiz sokollim kallzache attakan somplo, khinbhor hanv mono poddlom. Mhojea vatten avaz bond zalolo pollenv, tannem mhonllem. Mhojean hem sotmandunk zalem nam, dekhun; kaim zannank fon korun khatri khortoch, tuka hi dukhest khobor divnk fon kela.
Thoddo vell hanvunch xennololea porim zalom. Monn mhojem Rosary Ferns-a vatten oddun ghelem. Tachi ani mhoji vollok-ixttagott tondda purti astali. Vatter vo bhouxik svatter dodd'dat ten'na, ami eka-mekak hanstea mhukamollan zapoitale. Itlench amchem ixttagottichem natem. Punn tachea tiatr kolek mat hanv unch nodren polletalom. Ek vhodd gavpi, tiatr borovpi, digdorspi ani nattkist to aslo. Dekhunuch, tacho nimnno voznadik tiatr Kuwait Soddun Vetana, Konknni tiatr itihasan Kuwaitan tin pavtti rong-machier gazla, ani he tinui pavtti hanvem tacho tiatr bhouch umedin pollela. Mungllurche sonsthen, dusre khepek tiatr machier haddlolo tedna, Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait kharbareanchi, Kon'nod lipin borovpeachi, Lancy Rodrigues, digdorspi Rosary-chi ani tiatran khand marun bhumika kortoleanchi tust korun, hanvem tiatracho vimorson (review) mhojea Aitarachea Katkutleo vibhagan boroilo asa.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/26106
Rosary-cho vavr Bharotachea dusrea pranthanlea lokan vakannla. Tea pasot tacho Kuwait Soddun Vetana tiatr, Kuwait Canara Welfare Association-an, Kuwaitche rong-machier Kon’nod lipichea Konknni somudayek tisre khepek dakoila. Nhoinch itlench, halinch Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait Rosary-chea tiatrachi nazuz DVD prothixit (presentation) kel’li ti hanvem polletoch, DVD vixim thoddi-bhov turturi* mavlle thollar (internet-ar) kortololom hi mhoji itsa asli ti, okosmat mhojea ixttan dil’le mornnache khobren turture zagear, mornnacheo ghantto vazoilea vorim mhaka dislem.
Konknni palkacho anik ek khoddegant khambo kosllun poddlo. 21 Tiatr borun machier dakoileat ani sabar kantaram kessitir, CD-ir, VCD-ir ghaileant. Punn tacho mon bulgavpi ani portean-portean aikun dista, Veeam Bond sangata gailolo mando 'MOGAN TUJEA LASOTAM', mhojea ugddasan omor urtolo.
Deva! Amchea ixttak sorgincho visov divnk, amchim prathonam tuje thaim
Hanv ani Goa-world.com Team, somplelea Rosary-chea kuttumbak dukhest bhuzvonn ditat.
Lino B. Dourado
[Turturi* - vakhanni]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/33082
Mando
MOGAN TUJEA LASOTAM
Gaupi: VEEAM BOND BRAGANZA ani ROSARY FERNS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ndH_eV3aE
Moga mogan tujea lasotam,
Uddtam bostanam sopnam sopnetam
Ulounk tujea lagim anv lojetam......................
Mog tuzo kortam khoxem sangonk chintitam...} 2
Moga mog tuzo kortam gupitu
Mog tuzo rigla re mojea kallzantu
Ek pautt dhi maka tujem utoru
Sodanch tujem rautolem ditam soputu...(repeat Moga)
Ganvchea festak tuka poilolo,
Fulam laun mojeaxim ailolo
Hath mozo kuddik tujea tenklolo........
Teach vellar mog tuzo kallzant riglolo...} 2
Moga mog tuzo kortam gupitu
Mog tuzo rigla re mojea kallzantu
Ek pautt dhi maka tujem utoru
Sodanch tujem rautolem ditam soputu...(repeat Moga)
Igorjen magnem kortam Devaku
Gopant mojea add mhunn mojea Franskaku
Mevona tor ghatt zato mojea kallzaku.....
Konnuch naka ankvar rautolem sasnaku..} 2
Moga mog tuzo kortam gupitu
Mog tuzo rigla re mojea kallzantu
Ek pautt dhi maka tujem utoru
Sodanch tujem rautolem ditam soputu..... (repeat Moga)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ndH_eV3aE
Pictures from the archives of http://www.goa-world.com/
Time To Shower Praises, but Death Bells Toiled.....
Yesterday just as I was reaching the office, my mobile range. The call was from an unknown landline.
I commenced with a ‘Hello’.
“LinoBab, did you get the news”
“About what?”, recognizing the familiar voice, I retorted.
“Rosary Ferns is no more, he suffered a massive heart attack”, for a minute, I felt still. Sensing a silence from my end, he continued “I myself could not believe it. That’s why after checking with a few others and confirming this news, I thought to inform you about it”.For a few moments I felt as if I was lost! My mind raced towards Rosary Ferns..... Our friendship was simple. Wherever our paths crossed and we met at some public squares, we always communicated amongst us joyfully. That’s only was our friendly relationship. But his thought provoking tiatr writings and direction was always high in my mind. He was always seen as a great singer, tiatr writer, director and stage artiste.
That’s exactly the reason, his last tiatr presentation ‘Kuwait Soddun Vetana’ which has created history in Kuwait was attended by me on three different occasions enthusiastically. When the Mangalorean community staged the show for the second time, Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait organized the tiatr script and re-wrote it in the Kanada format by Lancy Rodrigues, Bondel, under the direction of Rosary Ferns and well supported by prominent artistes. I wrote a review in my weekly Konkani presentation for goa-world.com ‘Aitaracheo Katkutleo” section {now archived at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/26106}
Rosary’s works have been well recognized and appreciated by people from other Indian states as well. His well-acclaimed drama “Kuwait Soddun Vetana” was staged by Kuwait Canara Welfare Association for the third time and the Konkani speaking community (embracing) the Kanada script. Not only this, recently Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait has also done an excellent DVD presentation which I have seen.
While I intended to do a small article on such an effort and focusing on this DVD, the news conveyed to me by my friend about Rosary’s sudden demise, sounded as if the church bells ringing in my ears!
One of the strongest pillar of the Konkani stage has collapsed. 21 Tiatr (Dramas) have been written and staged and scores of songs on CD and VCD are produced by him. But one of his creative composition in the form of a Mando titled “Mogan Tujea Lasotam” (Am in Love with You), in my opinion and memory will last forever, sung with Veeam Bond Braganza.
Almighty Father! Our solemn prayers to grant our friend eternal rest in your Heavenly Abode.
I, together with the goa-world.com team, convey our deepest condolences to late RosaryFerns’ family.
Lino B. Dourado
_____________
[Translation in English by: Gaspar Almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ (7m:05s)
based on the original posting in Konkani 'Turturi Gavpa Vellar Mornnanchi Ghantt Vazli' on Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter as forwarded on January 13, 2011 by Lino B. Dourado
archived at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/33082]
Xrod'dhanjoli
Turturi* Gavpa Vellar Mornnanchi Ghantt Vazli.
Kal solkalim nigtoch offisan pavlolom. Mhozo mobile vazlo. Landline-i velean to fon ailolo. Hanvem hello mhonllem.
Linobab tuka khobor mevlea?
Kosli?, tallo vollkicho mhonntoch, hanvem vicharlem
Rosary Ferns, aiz sokollim kallzache attakan somplo, khinbhor hanv mono poddlom. Mhojea vatten avaz bond zalolo pollenv, tannem mhonllem. Mhojean hem sotmandunk zalem nam, dekhun; kaim zannank fon korun khatri khortoch, tuka hi dukhest khobor divnk fon kela.
Thoddo vell hanvunch xennololea porim zalom. Monn mhojem Rosary Ferns-a vatten oddun ghelem. Tachi ani mhoji vollok-ixttagott tondda purti astali. Vatter vo bhouxik svatter dodd'dat ten'na, ami eka-mekak hanstea mhukamollan zapoitale. Itlench amchem ixttagottichem natem. Punn tachea tiatr kolek mat hanv unch nodren polletalom. Ek vhodd gavpi, tiatr borovpi, digdorspi ani nattkist to aslo. Dekhunuch, tacho nimnno voznadik tiatr Kuwait Soddun Vetana, Konknni tiatr itihasan Kuwaitan tin pavtti rong-machier gazla, ani he tinui pavtti hanvem tacho tiatr bhouch umedin pollela. Mungllurche sonsthen, dusre khepek tiatr machier haddlolo tedna, Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait kharbareanchi, Kon'nod lipin borovpeachi, Lancy Rodrigues, digdorspi Rosary-chi ani tiatran khand marun bhumika kortoleanchi tust korun, hanvem tiatracho vimorson (review) mhojea Aitarachea Katkutleo vibhagan boroilo asa.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/26106
Rosary-cho vavr Bharotachea dusrea pranthanlea lokan vakannla. Tea pasot tacho Kuwait Soddun Vetana tiatr, Kuwait Canara Welfare Association-an, Kuwaitche rong-machier Kon’nod lipichea Konknni somudayek tisre khepek dakoila. Nhoinch itlench, halinch Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait Rosary-chea tiatrachi nazuz DVD prothixit (presentation) kel’li ti hanvem polletoch, DVD vixim thoddi-bhov turturi* mavlle thollar (internet-ar) kortololom hi mhoji itsa asli ti, okosmat mhojea ixttan dil’le mornnache khobren turture zagear, mornnacheo ghantto vazoilea vorim mhaka dislem.
Konknni palkacho anik ek khoddegant khambo kosllun poddlo. 21 Tiatr borun machier dakoileat ani sabar kantaram kessitir, CD-ir, VCD-ir ghaileant. Punn tacho mon bulgavpi ani portean-portean aikun dista, Veeam Bond sangata gailolo mando 'MOGAN TUJEA LASOTAM', mhojea ugddasan omor urtolo.
Deva! Amchea ixttak sorgincho visov divnk, amchim prathonam tuje thaim
Hanv ani Goa-world.com Team, somplelea Rosary-chea kuttumbak dukhest bhuzvonn ditat.
Lino B. Dourado
[Turturi* - vakhanni]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/33082
Mando
MOGAN TUJEA LASOTAM
Gaupi: VEEAM BOND BRAGANZA ani ROSARY FERNS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ndH_eV3aE
Moga mogan tujea lasotam,
Uddtam bostanam sopnam sopnetam
Ulounk tujea lagim anv lojetam......................
Mog tuzo kortam khoxem sangonk chintitam...} 2
Moga mog tuzo kortam gupitu
Mog tuzo rigla re mojea kallzantu
Ek pautt dhi maka tujem utoru
Sodanch tujem rautolem ditam soputu...(repeat Moga)
Ganvchea festak tuka poilolo,
Fulam laun mojeaxim ailolo
Hath mozo kuddik tujea tenklolo........
Teach vellar mog tuzo kallzant riglolo...} 2
Moga mog tuzo kortam gupitu
Mog tuzo rigla re mojea kallzantu
Ek pautt dhi maka tujem utoru
Sodanch tujem rautolem ditam soputu...(repeat Moga)
Igorjen magnem kortam Devaku
Gopant mojea add mhunn mojea Franskaku
Mevona tor ghatt zato mojea kallzaku.....
Konnuch naka ankvar rautolem sasnaku..} 2
Moga mog tuzo kortam gupitu
Mog tuzo rigla re mojea kallzantu
Ek pautt dhi maka tujem utoru
Sodanch tujem rautolem ditam soputu..... (repeat Moga)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ndH_eV3aE
Pictures from the archives of http://www.goa-world.com/
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Research Book on Konkani Book on 31 celluloid films produced
Research Book on Konkani Book on 31 celluloid films produced
You must be aware that the recently released book entitled “Konknni Cholchitram” by award winning author Isidore Dantas is the product of research on all the Konkani celluloid films produced so far.
The book has been released in Goa and to the Goan Diaspora as under:At California, U.S.A. on 4th April 2010 (by GoaSudarop.org)
At Panjim, Goa, India on 17th September 2010
At Doha, Qatar on 30th September 2010
At Hotel Crowne Plaza, Farwaniya, Kuwait on 17th November 2010 (at the Global Goans Convention 2010 - Day 1 organized by Goa NRI Commissioner's Office in coordination with Embassy of India-Kuwait
and Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait)
The book in colour comprises of:
31 Konkani celluloïd films
284 pages
269 photos
109 songs
85 musical notes
It has received rave reviews from the media and has been honoured with citations in the form of:1) Recipient of Queeny Publications Al Jerry Braganza Award 2008 for valuable work on Konkani films
2) Recipient of Dalgado Konkani Akademi's Fr Freddy da Costa's Award for Journalism 2009
3) Recipient of Goan Cultural Centre, Kuwait Award 2010 at the Global Goans Convention
The book has been autographed by leading Bollywood stars as detailed below who have sent their good wishes on this venture.
Good wishes autographed on the Konkani filmbook by:
1. Salman Khan - Bollywood star
2. Lara Dutta - Former Miss India and actor
3. Helen Khan - Bollywood legend
4. Mahesh Bhupathi- Tennis Champion
5. Deepika Padukone - Bollywood actor
6. Anita Raaj - Bollywood actor
7. Shashi Kapoor - Bollywood actor
8. Salim Khan - Bollywood story writer
9..Nadia Moidu (South Indian Actor)
10. Malaika Arora Khan - Bollywood actor
Connoisseurs of Konkani films and filmy buffs who desire to have this copy as a memento can contact the undersigned with their letter of offer.
Please remember that your generosity for such a venture, which is a costly proposition needs to be preserved for posterity and will go a long way for its promotion. Please visit: http://www.konkanifilmbook.com/
Isidore Dantas
Author & Researcher
Freelance Journalist
Priya Society, 5/2/3, Tadiwala Road, Pune 411001, India
Mob: +91 9892504447
Email: isidoredantas at yahoo dot co dot in
isidordantas@yahoo.co.in
Website: http://www.konkanifilmbook.com
- As documented and forwarded by http://www.goa-world.com/
[on request]
January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Soddun Vetana............
Kuwait Soddun Vetana...
Anik ek Goykar tiatr boroupi ani digdorspi Rosary Ferns-an, Mungllurche Konknni somudayechea itihasik pustokar, apnnalem nanv boroun dovorlem. Tacho ghazlolo tiatr Kuwait Soddun Vetana…, kalchea Sunkrarak Setembrache 25ver, 2009 sanjechea justuch 4:45 vorar Maidan Hawalli American International School Auditorium-an, Kolecho itihas rochpi Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait hasrea khal palkar haddlo. Famad gayok, natkist, nirmantak, tiatr boroinar Lancy Rodrigues, Bondel hannem ho tiatr Mungllurche Konknnin onn’karla (translated) ani disgdorxit kela. Joe
D’souza-chea adharan, John Kiran-an svaddik gitam ghoddun ani nazuk songit bosoun tiatrak vegllich sobay dilea. Tiatrache thodde kanni-che bhag flashback dekhave Blue-Ray Video & Photography, Alban D’souza-n filming keleat te, tiatracheo dorzo unchlea panvddear choddoita, ani Illuminations, Anand D’souza hachea margdorxonna-an, machiechi bizli ani avaz (light & sound) vevosthecho chomotkar korun, odik tiatrak rong haddta.
Machie mandavoll (stage setting) dolleam boro sarki. Machi nettovpi zaun aslo anik ek Goykar, Thomas. Dhor ek kollakaran khand marun bhes bori bhumika kelea punn eka girest ani doyeal Arbeachea ghorabean Aiyeache (maid-servant) bhumiken, Cynthia Pinto prekxokank dipkaita zalear, nizacho Arab koso bhumiken
Goykar kolakar Bernard Fernandes porzollta. Machier ubo ravpachi ani Arbi bhaxen dialogues ulouchi torika, vesaik (professional) tiatristam vonn bouch soimbik sovong Bernard-baban korun, vosro-bhor tiatr-pollennanrancho abru zhoddun ghetla. Tache koleche gunn, eka kinna bhitor Mungllurchea Konknni uloupi loka meren pavlo mhunn, dhor ek pavtti to machier dislo ten’na, vosreantle tiatr-pollennaranchea talliancho avaz sangtalo. Xabas Bernard!
Goykaranchi kola, rongtantuch asa mhunn, tuvem Munglurchea tiatr-mogiank sidh kelem.
Mhuki tiatr-kharia suru zaunchea adim, Doha Qatar thavn ailolo soiro gayok Shri Norbert Pereira-an, tachim famad zalolim gitam Konkani, Pavs, Prathver Kallok Fanktana, Meera-Meera, Moag, Oh Maria gailim zalear, intervalla uprant Mungllur thavn ailolo soiro gayok Mike Simon-an, Hanv Tuzo Moag Kortam Bai, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dream Boy, Di Mhaka Moag Tuzo, Sopnant Bhettlo Sundor Cheddo ani Lavina, Gulf Voice of Mangalore puroskar lablolea famad gayok Vinay Lewis, Joyline Gonsalves, Jovita Fernandes ani Glady Lorena hanchea sangata solo, duo, duets, trikutt Salvador Rebello-chea songitar zalear, Jovas XLNC for Dance, Sunil ani Joythi nachachi vevosthin (choreographed) dans korun sojoilim ani tanche kumpasar kodelir bosun aslolo lok ang haloitole distale. Ani tatuntlean tatunt tutt korpak, ho lekh borovpi unno naslo. Rosary Ferns-achem novem git Kuwaitche Dinar, tiatr-pollennarank khubuch avoddlem. Hat-potrar vo handbill-ar dilolea porim, ho 4 vorancho proig polletam-polletam vell keddnam sompun ghelo tem mat kollunk nam. Boskek chitkun ravun, dhor ek kantaroristanchim kantaram lok aikotalo tem pollevnk, kovtuk diso. Git choltana, konnuch hollantlo bhair sorun vocho naslo, kiteak ek-ek gavpeachem kantar aikopa sarkem astalem.
Kuwait Soddun Vetana, Konkan Kala Samithi-cho poilo tiatr yexvont zaunk, zaitim kharanam asat. Poilea voilea svater hi kharia dhor ek samithi-che vangddi, konna tori margdoxonn ghevn ekvottan vavurleat, oxem Goa-world.com moderator, Gasper Almeida udgarlo. Sinema poddotin flashback dakhoileat te vevosthik ritin zalolean, tiatrak chodduch rong aila, oxem sinema vavran kormelolo amcho ek Goykar-bhav cholchitr digdorspi Shri T-Bush-an sanglem. Ho tiatr kinna bhitor hit zavnchem kharann mhollear kolakaramni aplo patt sobta toso zaunk, digdorspea sangatak tallim (rehearsal) marunk, boreoch nidho foddleat astoleo,
oxem niamit (regular) tiatr pollevpi, Mapxem-che Joaquim Rebello-n ugtem mot dilem. Tiatrachea script-an titlo bodoll zalona punn, Mungllurche Konknnint onnkarun, Mungllurkarank sondhex pavtta toso korunk digdorspi Lancy-bab boroch vavurla mhunn, dhor ek partisanchea bhumiker kollta, oxem Goycho ekloch
tiatrist AIS tiatr vosrean dispi, ani Rosary-chea poilea Al-Mashra Hawalli Sobhaghorant nheslolo Shri Laurente Pereira-an spoxttponnim sanglem. Tiatr ani khas sador kelolea kormunnunk kharivolli vixim jitlem boroitolo titlem thoddem zait punn, mhojean itlench mhunnonk zata, show of the year, oxem eka lokik potrakaran (nanv rakhun dovorcheak vinonti) tiatr somplea uprant, vosreantle bhair sortanam sanglem.
Tiatracho boroinar eklo zalear, digdorsponn dusrean samballam, ani kantaram-songit eklean boroileant zalear avaz vevostha samballunk sound Engineer oxe toren dhor ek vavr vanttlolean, nhoinch Munglukarank punn, Goychea tiatr-pollennarank muntraile mhunn mhoji un-unit xebaski Konkan Kala Samithik, oxem Dramapurche tiatr mogi ani adle tiatr-kharbari (Goyant) Shri Remet D’Sa-n, dadhoslolea avazan mhonnlem.
“Havem Rosary Ferns-ache zaite tiatr polleleat. Dhor ek tiatran koslo tori ek sondhex divnk, to yont korta. Hea aichea Kuwait Soddun Vetanam tiatran ek boro sondhex amkam mellta, ani dhor ek pordesan nokri kortoleanchea dolle ugte korta. Dekhunuch, hanv taka porbim ditam” Intervalla somoyar ek lhanxe man-potr vhariavolli vellar Rev. Fr. Melvin D’Cunha-an aplea bhaxonnan mhonnlem. Tiatr
Boroinar Shri Rosary-n, apnnalem ek sopon purem zalem mhunn bhavnnik (emotional) zaun Shri Anand D’Souza, Lancy Rodrigues, Munglurche tiatr-kolakar ani prekxokanche abar mandle.
Rosary Ferns-an, apnnalo vavr dusreanchea dolleam boro sarko kelo mhunn, amchim porbim. Oslem bhag, bhov thoddeank favta. Lancy Rodrigues-an, aplea digdorsponnan Kuwait Soddun Vetana tiatr, Kuveittche machier haddla, tech toren her Gulf desamni to haddunk amchi norm’ vinonti tiatr boroupea thaim. Oxem
hanv, mhaka tekhunn boslolea Kuwaitche Gulab protinidhi Domnic Araujo-k sangtanam, tech vellar Rosary-bab machier yeun, tachea Kuwait Soddun Vetana tiatrachi scipt Malayalam digdorspean soroll maglea mhunn. jahir kelem. Xabas Rosary! Tujea tiatrantlo sondhex, Bharotachea herui baxentlean onn’kar zaum.
Lino B. Dourado
http://www.goa-world.com/
Anik ek Goykar tiatr boroupi ani digdorspi Rosary Ferns-an, Mungllurche Konknni somudayechea itihasik pustokar, apnnalem nanv boroun dovorlem. Tacho ghazlolo tiatr Kuwait Soddun Vetana…, kalchea Sunkrarak Setembrache 25ver, 2009 sanjechea justuch 4:45 vorar Maidan Hawalli American International School Auditorium-an, Kolecho itihas rochpi Konkan Kala Samithi-Kuwait hasrea khal palkar haddlo. Famad gayok, natkist, nirmantak, tiatr boroinar Lancy Rodrigues, Bondel hannem ho tiatr Mungllurche Konknnin onn’karla (translated) ani disgdorxit kela. Joe
D’souza-chea adharan, John Kiran-an svaddik gitam ghoddun ani nazuk songit bosoun tiatrak vegllich sobay dilea. Tiatrache thodde kanni-che bhag flashback dekhave Blue-Ray Video & Photography, Alban D’souza-n filming keleat te, tiatracheo dorzo unchlea panvddear choddoita, ani Illuminations, Anand D’souza hachea margdorxonna-an, machiechi bizli ani avaz (light & sound) vevosthecho chomotkar korun, odik tiatrak rong haddta.
Machie mandavoll (stage setting) dolleam boro sarki. Machi nettovpi zaun aslo anik ek Goykar, Thomas. Dhor ek kollakaran khand marun bhes bori bhumika kelea punn eka girest ani doyeal Arbeachea ghorabean Aiyeache (maid-servant) bhumiken, Cynthia Pinto prekxokank dipkaita zalear, nizacho Arab koso bhumiken
Goykar kolakar Bernard Fernandes porzollta. Machier ubo ravpachi ani Arbi bhaxen dialogues ulouchi torika, vesaik (professional) tiatristam vonn bouch soimbik sovong Bernard-baban korun, vosro-bhor tiatr-pollennanrancho abru zhoddun ghetla. Tache koleche gunn, eka kinna bhitor Mungllurchea Konknni uloupi loka meren pavlo mhunn, dhor ek pavtti to machier dislo ten’na, vosreantle tiatr-pollennaranchea talliancho avaz sangtalo. Xabas Bernard!
Goykaranchi kola, rongtantuch asa mhunn, tuvem Munglurchea tiatr-mogiank sidh kelem.
Mhuki tiatr-kharia suru zaunchea adim, Doha Qatar thavn ailolo soiro gayok Shri Norbert Pereira-an, tachim famad zalolim gitam Konkani, Pavs, Prathver Kallok Fanktana, Meera-Meera, Moag, Oh Maria gailim zalear, intervalla uprant Mungllur thavn ailolo soiro gayok Mike Simon-an, Hanv Tuzo Moag Kortam Bai, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dream Boy, Di Mhaka Moag Tuzo, Sopnant Bhettlo Sundor Cheddo ani Lavina, Gulf Voice of Mangalore puroskar lablolea famad gayok Vinay Lewis, Joyline Gonsalves, Jovita Fernandes ani Glady Lorena hanchea sangata solo, duo, duets, trikutt Salvador Rebello-chea songitar zalear, Jovas XLNC for Dance, Sunil ani Joythi nachachi vevosthin (choreographed) dans korun sojoilim ani tanche kumpasar kodelir bosun aslolo lok ang haloitole distale. Ani tatuntlean tatunt tutt korpak, ho lekh borovpi unno naslo. Rosary Ferns-achem novem git Kuwaitche Dinar, tiatr-pollennarank khubuch avoddlem. Hat-potrar vo handbill-ar dilolea porim, ho 4 vorancho proig polletam-polletam vell keddnam sompun ghelo tem mat kollunk nam. Boskek chitkun ravun, dhor ek kantaroristanchim kantaram lok aikotalo tem pollevnk, kovtuk diso. Git choltana, konnuch hollantlo bhair sorun vocho naslo, kiteak ek-ek gavpeachem kantar aikopa sarkem astalem.oxem niamit (regular) tiatr pollevpi, Mapxem-che Joaquim Rebello-n ugtem mot dilem. Tiatrachea script-an titlo bodoll zalona punn, Mungllurche Konknnint onnkarun, Mungllurkarank sondhex pavtta toso korunk digdorspi Lancy-bab boroch vavurla mhunn, dhor ek partisanchea bhumiker kollta, oxem Goycho ekloch
tiatrist AIS tiatr vosrean dispi, ani Rosary-chea poilea Al-Mashra Hawalli Sobhaghorant nheslolo Shri Laurente Pereira-an spoxttponnim sanglem. Tiatr ani khas sador kelolea kormunnunk kharivolli vixim jitlem boroitolo titlem thoddem zait punn, mhojean itlench mhunnonk zata, show of the year, oxem eka lokik potrakaran (nanv rakhun dovorcheak vinonti) tiatr somplea uprant, vosreantle bhair sortanam sanglem.
Tiatracho boroinar eklo zalear, digdorsponn dusrean samballam, ani kantaram-songit eklean boroileant zalear avaz vevostha samballunk sound Engineer oxe toren dhor ek vavr vanttlolean, nhoinch Munglukarank punn, Goychea tiatr-pollennarank muntraile mhunn mhoji un-unit xebaski Konkan Kala Samithik, oxem Dramapurche tiatr mogi ani adle tiatr-kharbari (Goyant) Shri Remet D’Sa-n, dadhoslolea avazan mhonnlem.“Havem Rosary Ferns-ache zaite tiatr polleleat. Dhor ek tiatran koslo tori ek sondhex divnk, to yont korta. Hea aichea Kuwait Soddun Vetanam tiatran ek boro sondhex amkam mellta, ani dhor ek pordesan nokri kortoleanchea dolle ugte korta. Dekhunuch, hanv taka porbim ditam” Intervalla somoyar ek lhanxe man-potr vhariavolli vellar Rev. Fr. Melvin D’Cunha-an aplea bhaxonnan mhonnlem. Tiatr
Boroinar Shri Rosary-n, apnnalem ek sopon purem zalem mhunn bhavnnik (emotional) zaun Shri Anand D’Souza, Lancy Rodrigues, Munglurche tiatr-kolakar ani prekxokanche abar mandle. Rosary Ferns-an, apnnalo vavr dusreanchea dolleam boro sarko kelo mhunn, amchim porbim. Oslem bhag, bhov thoddeank favta. Lancy Rodrigues-an, aplea digdorsponnan Kuwait Soddun Vetana tiatr, Kuveittche machier haddla, tech toren her Gulf desamni to haddunk amchi norm’ vinonti tiatr boroupea thaim. Oxem
hanv, mhaka tekhunn boslolea Kuwaitche Gulab protinidhi Domnic Araujo-k sangtanam, tech vellar Rosary-bab machier yeun, tachea Kuwait Soddun Vetana tiatrachi scipt Malayalam digdorspean soroll maglea mhunn. jahir kelem. Xabas Rosary! Tujea tiatrantlo sondhex, Bharotachea herui baxentlean onn’kar zaum.
Lino B. Dourado
http://www.goa-world.com/
ROSARY FERNS
Tiatrist Rosary Ferns laid to rest
HERALD REPORTER
Tiatrist Rosary Ferns laid to rest
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, JAN 13, 2011
The mortal remains of Tiatrist Rosary Ferns were laid to rest at Colva on Thursday evening after an Eucharistic Celebration at Our Lady of Merces Church.
Members of the Tiatrist fraternity, well wishers, friends and fans paid their rich tribute to Rosary Ferns who died on 12 January due to cardiac arrest.
In his homily, Fr. Domnic Alvares praised Rosary Ferns for having kept the flag of Goans, Konkani Language and Konkani Tiatr high in Kuwait and the Gulf region through his God given talents. He said Rosary’s songs were centered on moral theme and conveyed a firm message to the listeners..
Kuwait Kala Mogi and other Goan Association in Kuwait have expressed shock over the untimely death of Rosary Ferns. Rosary Ferns working in Kuwait had come to Goa to celebrate Christmas with his family and was supposed to leave for Kuwait on January 18.
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Tiatrist-Rosary-Ferns-laid-to-rest/44746.html
HERALD REPORTER
Tiatrist Rosary Ferns laid to rest
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, JAN 13, 2011
The mortal remains of Tiatrist Rosary Ferns were laid to rest at Colva on Thursday evening after an Eucharistic Celebration at Our Lady of Merces Church.
Members of the Tiatrist fraternity, well wishers, friends and fans paid their rich tribute to Rosary Ferns who died on 12 January due to cardiac arrest.
In his homily, Fr. Domnic Alvares praised Rosary Ferns for having kept the flag of Goans, Konkani Language and Konkani Tiatr high in Kuwait and the Gulf region through his God given talents. He said Rosary’s songs were centered on moral theme and conveyed a firm message to the listeners..
Kuwait Kala Mogi and other Goan Association in Kuwait have expressed shock over the untimely death of Rosary Ferns. Rosary Ferns working in Kuwait had come to Goa to celebrate Christmas with his family and was supposed to leave for Kuwait on January 18.
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Tiatrist-Rosary-Ferns-laid-to-rest/44746.html
CONDOLENCES
ROSARY FERNS
Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) with deep sorrow and sadness informs all Goans
of the untimely demise of well-known Kuwait-based Konkani stage artiste and singer
Rosary Ferns this morning (January 12, 2011) in Goa.
We pray to the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest in his Heavenly Abode and
give the strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear this great loss.
In grief,
Salvador Dias, President
Members & Players of Kuwait Goan Association.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
TAG organizes First Children Tiatr Festival
Prince Jacob, the most popular tiatr artiste of present time along with Cyriaco Dias the veteran tiatr artiste of yester years and the child artiste Ms. Josepha D’Souza will declare open the First Children’s Tiatr Festival 2010 organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa today at 3:30 pm at the Auditorium of Goa State Museum, Patto Plaza, Behind Panjim Bus stand, Panaji Goa.
The formal inauguration will be followed by the staging of the first children’s tiatr of the competition entitled “Besaum” written by Aleixo Victor De Jesus Fernandes and directed by Roberto Rodrigues. Other children’s tiatrs namely “Mhonval Vikh” written by Tomazinho Cardozo, directed by Dhananjay C. Phalkar and presented by Lourdes Convent High School, Saligao will be staged on 9th January 2011. The tiatr “Disha Konn Dakhoitolo?” written by Carmin I. Vas, directed by Melvina Joseph and presented by St. Michael Taleigao Socio-Cultural Association will be staged on 10th January 2011. On 11th January 2011 Abhivyaktee-Panaji will stage “Teacher Mhaka Palov Di” written by Mangala Nadkarni and directed by Shantaram Pawar. On the last day i.e on 12th January 2011 St. Anthony’s High School, Monte De Guirim will present “Ami Sogle Ek” written by Tomazinho Cardozo and directed by Marciano Noronha.
A grand Award Presentation Function will be held on 13th January 2011 at 3:30 pm at the same venue. Comedian Domnic & Comedian Luis Bachan and their dramatic troupe will present a musical evening.
The admission to all these programmes is free. However interested persons are requested to collect Complementary passes from the office of TAG in order to avoid disappointment at the last moment.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Monday, January 3, 2011
Tiatr Needs National Recognition – Vijay Kenkre
Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Tiatr Needs National Recognition – Vijay Kenkre
“If tiatr artistes wish to create a niche for themselves in the field of tiatr, they will have to drift away from the conventional formula and present something which is different from others on the tiatr stage” said Vijay Kenkre, a renowned theatre personality. He was delivering a lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” on the occasion of birth anniversary of the creator of tiatr, Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011.
Dwelling minutely on different theatres, such as Indian theatre, European theatre, American theatre, etc, Kenkre placed before the tiatr artistes numerous unusual happenings that have taken place in the recent past in the theatre. “Modern theatre is over 150 years old and hence many dramatic analysts refer todays theatre as post modern and sometimes post-post modern” disclosed Kenkre.
Speaking further Kenkre said, for example in the Marathi drama, the spoken word has been replaced by the visuals. He also said that a play is not mere entertainment but it also makes people realize that there is more to it. The combination of language and visuals makes any presentation perfect.
Kenkre said that in this 21st century the drama is going to experience new trends as the writers as well as directors of today are engrossed with innovations and inclined to place before the audience something that is always not conventional. Although there is risk in such attempts, particularly in the commercial drama, very few commercial artistes takes such risks. That vacuum is filled by parallel drama which is presented by amateurs and artistes interested in doing things differently on the drama stage. He said that tiatr in Goa has wide following and hence it is commercially viable. He advised the tiatr artistes to bring out literature about tiatr and see that it reaches to the government authorities not only in the state but at the national level. Such attempts will definitely help Goan tiatr to get recognition at the national level.
Numerous tiatr artistes namely Anil Kumar, Joe Rose, Mario Menezes, Cosme Fernandes, etc posed numerous questions to which Kenkre replied satisfactorily. Earlier President of TAG, Tomazinho Cardozo welcomed. Dr. Ajay Vaidya introduced the speaker and later Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Joy Fernandes compered the unction.
[Report by Victor de Sa, Member Secretary, TAG]
Photographs by: Spirit
[as forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ by TAG
on 3-Jan-2011]
Tiatr Needs National Recognition – Vijay Kenkre
“If tiatr artistes wish to create a niche for themselves in the field of tiatr, they will have to drift away from the conventional formula and present something which is different from others on the tiatr stage” said Vijay Kenkre, a renowned theatre personality. He was delivering a lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” on the occasion of birth anniversary of the creator of tiatr, Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011.
Dwelling minutely on different theatres, such as Indian theatre, European theatre, American theatre, etc, Kenkre placed before the tiatr artistes numerous unusual happenings that have taken place in the recent past in the theatre. “Modern theatre is over 150 years old and hence many dramatic analysts refer todays theatre as post modern and sometimes post-post modern” disclosed Kenkre.
Speaking further Kenkre said, for example in the Marathi drama, the spoken word has been replaced by the visuals. He also said that a play is not mere entertainment but it also makes people realize that there is more to it. The combination of language and visuals makes any presentation perfect.
Kenkre said that in this 21st century the drama is going to experience new trends as the writers as well as directors of today are engrossed with innovations and inclined to place before the audience something that is always not conventional. Although there is risk in such attempts, particularly in the commercial drama, very few commercial artistes takes such risks. That vacuum is filled by parallel drama which is presented by amateurs and artistes interested in doing things differently on the drama stage. He said that tiatr in Goa has wide following and hence it is commercially viable. He advised the tiatr artistes to bring out literature about tiatr and see that it reaches to the government authorities not only in the state but at the national level. Such attempts will definitely help Goan tiatr to get recognition at the national level.Numerous tiatr artistes namely Anil Kumar, Joe Rose, Mario Menezes, Cosme Fernandes, etc posed numerous questions to which Kenkre replied satisfactorily. Earlier President of TAG, Tomazinho Cardozo welcomed. Dr. Ajay Vaidya introduced the speaker and later Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Joy Fernandes compered the unction.
[Report by Victor de Sa, Member Secretary, TAG]
Photographs by: Spirit
[as forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ by TAG
on 3-Jan-2011]
Tiatr has a bright future – Churchill Alemao
Tiatr has a bright future – Churchill Alemao
Panjim, January 3, 2011:
“Tiatr is one of the most important cultural aspects of Goan society. It has done yeomen service to the cause of Konkani language. Tiatr highlights the political, social, religious, etc issues of the Goan society besides providing entertainment. Tiatr has a bright future because it is loved by Goans” said Churchill Alemao, Minister for PWD, Government of Goa. He was speaking as a Chief Guest on the occasion of the celebration of 147th Birth Anniversary of Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, the creator of tiatr, at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, yesterday.
Speaking further he disclosed that he is not only the lover of tiatr but he himself was a tiatrist and that he has written, directed and staged some tiatrs in the past. He even sang a small song from the tiatr to the surprise of the audience.
Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Kala Academy who was the Guest of Honour, expressed strongly for the preservation of the unique dramatic form of tiatr. He said that we may venture on numerous innovations but we should take care that the unique format of tiatr is maintained.
Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) in his welcome address brought to the notice of the people the contribution of late Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, to the tiatr stage who wrote, directed and staged the first Konkani tiatr “Italian Bhurgo” on 17th April 1892, i.e 118 years back in Bombay.
Roseferns, Vice President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Mario Menezes compered the function.
The formal function was followed by staging of tiatr “Bhurgim Tim Bavlim Nhoi” written and directed by Roseferns.
[ Report by Victor de Sa, Member Secretary, TAG
Photographs by: Spirit ]
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Lucasinho Ribeiro’s 147th Birth Anniversary
Lucasinho Ribeiro’s 147th Birth Anniversary
Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa will celebrate the 147th Birth Anniversary of Lucasinho Ribeiro, the creator of tiatr who staged the first tiatr “Italian Bhurgo” on 17th April 1892 in Bombay. The birth anniversary celebrations will be held in Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011 from 3:30 pm onwards.
At 3:30 pm a talk cum interaction is organized. A talk on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” will be delivered by the renowned theatre personality Shri. Vijay Kenkre at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim. The talk will be followed by interaction with the participants.
At 6:30 pm the main function of birth anniversary celebrations will take place at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim. Shri. Churchil Alemao, Hon’ble PWD Minister, will be the Chief Guest while Shri. Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Kala Academy will be the Guest of Honour.
The formal function will be followed by the staging of the tiatr “Bhurgim Tim Bavlim Nhoi” written and directed by popular artiste of Konkani stage Shri. Roseferns.
Both functions are open to public. There are no tickets but few seats will be reserved. Seating will be done on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa
[As forwarded to www.goa-world.com , gaspar almeida by TAG]
Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa will celebrate the 147th Birth Anniversary of Lucasinho Ribeiro, the creator of tiatr who staged the first tiatr “Italian Bhurgo” on 17th April 1892 in Bombay. The birth anniversary celebrations will be held in Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011 from 3:30 pm onwards.
At 3:30 pm a talk cum interaction is organized. A talk on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” will be delivered by the renowned theatre personality Shri. Vijay Kenkre at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim. The talk will be followed by interaction with the participants.
At 6:30 pm the main function of birth anniversary celebrations will take place at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim. Shri. Churchil Alemao, Hon’ble PWD Minister, will be the Chief Guest while Shri. Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Kala Academy will be the Guest of Honour.
The formal function will be followed by the staging of the tiatr “Bhurgim Tim Bavlim Nhoi” written and directed by popular artiste of Konkani stage Shri. Roseferns.
Both functions are open to public. There are no tickets but few seats will be reserved. Seating will be done on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa
[As forwarded to www.goa-world.com , gaspar almeida by TAG]
Friday, December 31, 2010
Vijay Kenkre lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre”
Vijay Kenkre lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre”
Tiatr Academy of Goa which makes efforts to take Goan tiatr to higher standard has organized a lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa, on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of the creator of tiatr Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro on Sundary 2nd January 2011 at 3:30pm at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim.
Shri. Vijay Kenkre is one of the most creative directors of Marathi stage and his services are also sought by dramatic troupes from other languages. He is a well known theatre personality in the country and helps as a faculty in drama in numerous dramatic institutions in the country. He has also been requested to guide dramatic activities outside India too.
TAG is of the opinion that the lecture by Shri. Vijay Kenkre will help the tiatr writers, directors, actors, etc to widen their vision so that they can take tiatr on par with other stages in the country. Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai, Member Secretary of Kala Academy, will grace the occasion.
All drama lovers of Goa are invited to attend the lecture.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
December 31, 2010
[Photo and Text as forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/]
Tiatr Academy of Goa which makes efforts to take Goan tiatr to higher standard has organized a lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa, on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of the creator of tiatr Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro on Sundary 2nd January 2011 at 3:30pm at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim.
Shri. Vijay Kenkre is one of the most creative directors of Marathi stage and his services are also sought by dramatic troupes from other languages. He is a well known theatre personality in the country and helps as a faculty in drama in numerous dramatic institutions in the country. He has also been requested to guide dramatic activities outside India too.TAG is of the opinion that the lecture by Shri. Vijay Kenkre will help the tiatr writers, directors, actors, etc to widen their vision so that they can take tiatr on par with other stages in the country. Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai, Member Secretary of Kala Academy, will grace the occasion.
All drama lovers of Goa are invited to attend the lecture.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
December 31, 2010
[Photo and Text as forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/]
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Lucasinho Ribeiro’s Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Lucasinho Ribeiro’s Birth Anniversary
Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa will celebrate the 147th Birth Anniversary of Lucasinho Ribeiro, the creator of tiatr who staged the first tiatr “Italian Bhurgo” on 17th April 1892 in Bombay.
The birth anniversary celebrations will be held in Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011 from 3:30 pm onwards.
At 3:30 pm a talk cum interaction is organized. A talk on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” will be delivered by the renowned theatre personality Shri. Vijay Kenkre at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim. The talk will be followed by interaction with the participants.
At 6:30 pm the main function of birth anniversary celebrations will take place at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim. Shri. Churchil Alemao, Hon’ble PWD Minister, will be the Chief Guest while Shri. Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Kala Academy will be the Guest of Honour.
The formal function will be followed by the staging of the tiatr “Bhurgim Tim Bavlim Nhoi” written and directed by popular artiste of Konkani stage Shri. Roseferns.
Both functions are open to public. There are no tickets but few seats will be reserved. Seating will be done on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa
Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa will celebrate the 147th Birth Anniversary of Lucasinho Ribeiro, the creator of tiatr who staged the first tiatr “Italian Bhurgo” on 17th April 1892 in Bombay.
The birth anniversary celebrations will be held in Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011 from 3:30 pm onwards.
At 3:30 pm a talk cum interaction is organized. A talk on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” will be delivered by the renowned theatre personality Shri. Vijay Kenkre at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim. The talk will be followed by interaction with the participants.
At 6:30 pm the main function of birth anniversary celebrations will take place at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim. Shri. Churchil Alemao, Hon’ble PWD Minister, will be the Chief Guest while Shri. Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Kala Academy will be the Guest of Honour.
The formal function will be followed by the staging of the tiatr “Bhurgim Tim Bavlim Nhoi” written and directed by popular artiste of Konkani stage Shri. Roseferns.
Both functions are open to public. There are no tickets but few seats will be reserved. Seating will be done on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Meet the Artiste -- Sabina Fernandes
Meet the Artiste -- Sabina Fernandes
The monthly programme, “Meet the Artiste” organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will be held on Tuesday 28th December 2010 at 4:30 pm at TAGs Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. The tiatr artiste of this month is Sabina Fernandes.
During her studies as a child her favourite hobbies were music, dance and drama. In the year 1960 she had an opportunity to play a major role in an English Play entitled “Scattered Feathers”. In this play she acted so well that she got appreciation for her role from numerous people. It was in this show that Master Vaz, the famed tiatrist of that time spotted her and offered her an important role in his tiatr “Bapui”. It was her acting in “Bapui” which changed her life totally and she became one of the most popular actresses of the tiatr stage.
Although Sabina has acted in many tiatrs and impressed the audience with her acting abilities, she will be remembered by tiatr goers all over, for her 2 memorable roles, (a) in John Claro’s “Portuguez Kolvont” and (b) Aristides’ “Divors”. In “Portugues Kolvont” she was at her best and contributed her acting in making the tiatr very successful. Infact this tiatr had a run of over 100 shows which was a record at that time. In the tiatr “Divors” too she won the hearts of the audience with her acting abilities. This tiatr too had a successful run of more than 100 shows. Her acting in these two tiatrs impressed the tiatr audience and Sabina established herself as one of the most sought actress of tiatr stage.
Sabina is also a very good singer and has sung numerous songs particularly duets throughout her carrier with different singers of tiatr stage. However, her duets with her late husband Greg de Candolim were very popular among the tiatr audience. Greg-Sabina duets, which were witty and full of comedy, will always be remembered by the tiatr fraternity. Sabina has also acted in films. Her role in the film “Mhoji Ghorcarn” was very impressive.
Sabina, the most sought actress of that time, has the credit of acting in tiatrs directed by almost all topmost directors of that time. She has acted in the tiatrs written and directed by C. Alvares, M. Boyer, Alfred Rose, Remmie Colaco, Jacint Vaz, Kid Boxer, Saib Rocha, Prem Kumar, Master Vaz, Nelson Afonso, Aristedis Dias, Mike Mehta, John Claro, Roam Tony, Tony Sax, Wilmix, Mendes Bros, Valent Mascarenhas, etc.
She along with her husband late Greg de Candolim produced and directed 7 tiatrs. Some of the tiatrs written and directed by them are “Ximiritint Sacrament”, “Mhozo Titi”, “Gõycho Sadu”, “Avoichim Dukam”. She also produced audio cassette and lent voice to several audio and video albums. She has acted in over three thousand tiatrs all over Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka and Gulf Countries including United Kingdom.
She has won numerous awards including Goa State Cultural Award presented by the Government of Goa.
All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)
[As forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ by TAG]
The monthly programme, “Meet the Artiste” organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will be held on Tuesday 28th December 2010 at 4:30 pm at TAGs Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. The tiatr artiste of this month is Sabina Fernandes.
During her studies as a child her favourite hobbies were music, dance and drama. In the year 1960 she had an opportunity to play a major role in an English Play entitled “Scattered Feathers”. In this play she acted so well that she got appreciation for her role from numerous people. It was in this show that Master Vaz, the famed tiatrist of that time spotted her and offered her an important role in his tiatr “Bapui”. It was her acting in “Bapui” which changed her life totally and she became one of the most popular actresses of the tiatr stage.Although Sabina has acted in many tiatrs and impressed the audience with her acting abilities, she will be remembered by tiatr goers all over, for her 2 memorable roles, (a) in John Claro’s “Portuguez Kolvont” and (b) Aristides’ “Divors”. In “Portugues Kolvont” she was at her best and contributed her acting in making the tiatr very successful. Infact this tiatr had a run of over 100 shows which was a record at that time. In the tiatr “Divors” too she won the hearts of the audience with her acting abilities. This tiatr too had a successful run of more than 100 shows. Her acting in these two tiatrs impressed the tiatr audience and Sabina established herself as one of the most sought actress of tiatr stage.
Sabina is also a very good singer and has sung numerous songs particularly duets throughout her carrier with different singers of tiatr stage. However, her duets with her late husband Greg de Candolim were very popular among the tiatr audience. Greg-Sabina duets, which were witty and full of comedy, will always be remembered by the tiatr fraternity. Sabina has also acted in films. Her role in the film “Mhoji Ghorcarn” was very impressive.
Sabina, the most sought actress of that time, has the credit of acting in tiatrs directed by almost all topmost directors of that time. She has acted in the tiatrs written and directed by C. Alvares, M. Boyer, Alfred Rose, Remmie Colaco, Jacint Vaz, Kid Boxer, Saib Rocha, Prem Kumar, Master Vaz, Nelson Afonso, Aristedis Dias, Mike Mehta, John Claro, Roam Tony, Tony Sax, Wilmix, Mendes Bros, Valent Mascarenhas, etc.
She along with her husband late Greg de Candolim produced and directed 7 tiatrs. Some of the tiatrs written and directed by them are “Ximiritint Sacrament”, “Mhozo Titi”, “Gõycho Sadu”, “Avoichim Dukam”. She also produced audio cassette and lent voice to several audio and video albums. She has acted in over three thousand tiatrs all over Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka and Gulf Countries including United Kingdom.
She has won numerous awards including Goa State Cultural Award presented by the Government of Goa.
All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Celebrations of Birth Anniversary of Pai Tiatrist
Celebrations of Birth Anniversary of Pai Tiatrist
The Birth Anniversary of Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes will be celebrated by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on 14th December 2010 with a full day programme at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.
Joao Agostinho Fernandes is the tallest personality of tiatr stage who worked tirelessly not only to preserve tiatr but also to develop it in all its aspects. For his selfless efforts, tiatr lovers of that time spontaneously called him “Father of Tiatr”.
The whole day celebrations will be as follows:
In the morning of 14th December a workshop ‘Boro Tiatr koso borouncho’ i.e how to write a script of tiatr of good quality is being organized at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao at 10:30 am. Sahitya Academy Award winner Shri. Pundalik Naik will be the Resource Person and will guide the tiatr artistes in writing better scripts of dramas.
The main function will begin in the afternoon at 3:30 pm sharp. On this occasion 10 veteran artistes of tiatr stage will be felicitated. Shri. Digamber Kamat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa will be the Chief Guest and honour the tiatr artistes of yester years. Shri. Titta Pretto, a stalwart o Konkani tiatr stage will be the Guest of Honour.
The formal function will be followed by staging the tiatr ‘Korta Ti Vatt’. The tiatr ‘Korta Ti Vatt’ is written and directed by Avito Fernandes and it has won the first prize for the 36th yearly Tiatr Festival organized by Kala Academy Goa.
The programme is open for public. TAG invites all the lovers of tiatr to attend the Birth Celebration of Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes in large numbers.
Those interested in attending the workshop, are requested to confirm their participation through phone nos. 2230738 / 2230739.
The afternoon function is open to public but they are requested to collect the entry passes from the counter of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao from 11th December onwards.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa
The Birth Anniversary of Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes will be celebrated by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on 14th December 2010 with a full day programme at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.
Joao Agostinho Fernandes is the tallest personality of tiatr stage who worked tirelessly not only to preserve tiatr but also to develop it in all its aspects. For his selfless efforts, tiatr lovers of that time spontaneously called him “Father of Tiatr”.
The whole day celebrations will be as follows:
In the morning of 14th December a workshop ‘Boro Tiatr koso borouncho’ i.e how to write a script of tiatr of good quality is being organized at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao at 10:30 am. Sahitya Academy Award winner Shri. Pundalik Naik will be the Resource Person and will guide the tiatr artistes in writing better scripts of dramas.
The main function will begin in the afternoon at 3:30 pm sharp. On this occasion 10 veteran artistes of tiatr stage will be felicitated. Shri. Digamber Kamat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa will be the Chief Guest and honour the tiatr artistes of yester years. Shri. Titta Pretto, a stalwart o Konkani tiatr stage will be the Guest of Honour.
The formal function will be followed by staging the tiatr ‘Korta Ti Vatt’. The tiatr ‘Korta Ti Vatt’ is written and directed by Avito Fernandes and it has won the first prize for the 36th yearly Tiatr Festival organized by Kala Academy Goa.
The programme is open for public. TAG invites all the lovers of tiatr to attend the Birth Celebration of Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes in large numbers.
Those interested in attending the workshop, are requested to confirm their participation through phone nos. 2230738 / 2230739.
The afternoon function is open to public but they are requested to collect the entry passes from the counter of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao from 11th December onwards.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa
Saturday, December 11, 2010
St. Francis Xavier Feast celebrated by Catholic Konkani Community in Kuwait
St. Francis Xavier Feast celebrated by Catholic Konkani Community in Kuwait
It was Sunday, 5th December 2010 and this day will go in the annals of the Holy Family Cathedral and the Catholic faithful in Kuwait. Reason: Just because something has always been done the same way does not mean that it can’t be improved upon. The meticulous arrangements for celebrating a feast dedicated to St. Francis Xavier who is the Patron Saint for Goans, Indians, Chinese, the Filipinos and the Sri Lankans alike. This happened for the very first time in Kuwait, when the Catholic Konkani Community put in a word across with the Goan and Mangalorean community Konkani speaking faithful. Atonishingly from a few individuals, almost all the Goan social, cultural and sports organizations joined in with some going as individual patrons to support the feast. The more-than-usual crowd of faithful thronged the HFC cathedral for the Konkani masses held at 3:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Gaspar Fernandes and Fr.John Harry D'Souza, and Deacon Sylvester D'Souza equally participating in the proceedings. The mass readings, arrangements, and the offeratory was done with the consent of all the participating clubs and individuals among themselves.
The Konkani choir has to be congratulated for the excellent hymns conducted to the accompaniment of music giving it a serene touch. After the two Eucharistic celebrations, holy pictures of St. Francis Xavier were distributed wherein a brief biography of the saint, the prayer printed in Konkani (romi as well as kanada script (konkani)) and English was a delight to carry home. An individually wrapped snack box was also distributed to sweeten the tastebuds for the evening. It has been decided that this feast will be celebrated annually and collectively by the Konkani speaking community and all are invited to join in to garner the blessings of the Almighty. The celebrations has received a warm outpouring of ‘tearful surprises and comments’ from the attendees as this was an unique opportunity for them to be part of the festive moods and joint prayers.
Among the Goans who contributed towards the success of this feast including AVC Overseas Sports & Cultural Association, Catholic Konkani Commuinity, Club 9, Colva United Centre, CRC Chinchinim Sports Club, Curtorcares United Club, Don Bosco Oratory, Goan Overseas Association, Goan Cultural Centre (GCC-Kuwait ), Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait Goan Association, Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS), Navelim Youth Centre, United Goans Centre, and the families of Dominic Pereira, Francis Rodrigues, Gaspar Almeida, Tome Levino Gracias, Ulysess Menezes, Victor Almeida, Vincent/Ida Fernandes and John/Naty. For pictures, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJYoPXLrqs
Photos by: Prem D'Costa
It was Sunday, 5th December 2010 and this day will go in the annals of the Holy Family Cathedral and the Catholic faithful in Kuwait. Reason: Just because something has always been done the same way does not mean that it can’t be improved upon. The meticulous arrangements for celebrating a feast dedicated to St. Francis Xavier who is the Patron Saint for Goans, Indians, Chinese, the Filipinos and the Sri Lankans alike. This happened for the very first time in Kuwait, when the Catholic Konkani Community put in a word across with the Goan and Mangalorean community Konkani speaking faithful. Atonishingly from a few individuals, almost all the Goan social, cultural and sports organizations joined in with some going as individual patrons to support the feast. The more-than-usual crowd of faithful thronged the HFC cathedral for the Konkani masses held at 3:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Gaspar Fernandes and Fr.John Harry D'Souza, and Deacon Sylvester D'Souza equally participating in the proceedings. The mass readings, arrangements, and the offeratory was done with the consent of all the participating clubs and individuals among themselves.
The Konkani choir has to be congratulated for the excellent hymns conducted to the accompaniment of music giving it a serene touch. After the two Eucharistic celebrations, holy pictures of St. Francis Xavier were distributed wherein a brief biography of the saint, the prayer printed in Konkani (romi as well as kanada script (konkani)) and English was a delight to carry home. An individually wrapped snack box was also distributed to sweeten the tastebuds for the evening. It has been decided that this feast will be celebrated annually and collectively by the Konkani speaking community and all are invited to join in to garner the blessings of the Almighty. The celebrations has received a warm outpouring of ‘tearful surprises and comments’ from the attendees as this was an unique opportunity for them to be part of the festive moods and joint prayers.
Among the Goans who contributed towards the success of this feast including AVC Overseas Sports & Cultural Association, Catholic Konkani Commuinity, Club 9, Colva United Centre, CRC Chinchinim Sports Club, Curtorcares United Club, Don Bosco Oratory, Goan Overseas Association, Goan Cultural Centre (GCC-Kuwait ), Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait Goan Association, Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS), Navelim Youth Centre, United Goans Centre, and the families of Dominic Pereira, Francis Rodrigues, Gaspar Almeida, Tome Levino Gracias, Ulysess Menezes, Victor Almeida, Vincent/Ida Fernandes and John/Naty. For pictures, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJYoPXLrqs
Photos by: Prem D'Costa
Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) to Honour 11 Tiatr Artistes
TAG to Honour 11 Tiatr Artistes
Tiatr Academy Goa will honour 11 tiatr artistes of yester years who have done yomen service to the cause of tiatr. They will be honoured by presenting TAG’s prestigious Award ‘Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr’ at the hands of Shri. Digamber Kamat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa on 14th December 2010 at 3:00 pm at Pai Tiatrist Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on the occasion of the celebration of Birth Anniversary of Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes. Shri. Titta Pretto, a veteran tiatr artiste of yesteryears will be the Guest of Honour.
The 11 tiatr artistes to be honoured are:
Master Vaz, Remmie Colaco, Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias, Anthony Inacio J.D’Souza, John Gomes (Kokoy), Richard Rodrigues (Rico Rod), Alegre Antao alias Star of Arossim, Tony Sax, Fr.Planton Faria, Antonio Moraes, Ronaldo D’Souza alias Paul Rommy
Details in brief of the contribution of these artistes are:
Master Vaz
Jose Lawrence Vaz popularly known as Master Vaz is one of the few living artistes who has acted in the tiatrs staged by pioneers in the field namely Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes, Saib Rocha, Dioguinho D’Mello, Kid Boxer and others. He excelled in female roles. He did not restrict his talents to acting only but soon turned into a fine script writer as well as a lyricist. The lyrics of the opening song of the first Konkani film ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ was composed by him. He also penned the lyrics of another song for the Konkani film ‘Mhoji Ghorkarn’.
Remmie Colaco
His career on tiatr stage began when he was picked up by C.Alvares, J.P.Souzalin, Minguel Rod, Jacinto Vaz, Dioginho D’Melo, John Claro, M.Boyer and others. As there were no female artistes then, he played the lead roles of a female and kept the tiatr stage alive and vibrant. He has grmaphone recors and Audio albums to his credit.
Platilda
Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias alias Comedian Platilda is the Comedy Queen of the Konkani stage. She has acted comedy roles in tiatrs directed by all topmost directors of tiatr stage. She has also acted in Konkani films namely Mhoji Ghorkarn’ and ‘Girestkay’.Comedian Platilda has one gramaphone record of late Shri.Chris Perry to her credit. She has also sung in more than 100 audio and video cassettes/CDs/DVDs.
Anthony (Trio King)
Antonio Inacio J.D’ Souza, is the main member of the famed ‘Trio King’ of Konkani stage. The singing trio of ‘Conception-Nelson-Anthony’, was the most sought trio of the Konkani stage. Their political songs, mostly composed by Anthony, have created a lot of awareness among the people during the Konkani language agitation in 1986.
Star of Arossim
Alegro Roque Theodorio Antao popularly known as Star of Arossim was a multifaceted artiste of Konkni Tiatr stage. He was a writer, a singer, a director, an actor and an excellent bongo player also. He has written and directed 15 tiatrs, acted in hundreds of tiatrs, composed lyrics for the songs of Konkani films. He has several gramaphone records to his credit. He has played bongo & Congo for Hindi music too.
Antonio Moraes
He has written and directed more than 50 Khell-Tiatrs. He is an excellent player of trumpet, drum and base guitar. He has played music in innumerable Khell-Tiatrs as well as tiatrs directed by the stalwarts of tiatr stage. He has three audio albums to his credit and they are ‘Devacho Ghutt’, ‘Pormolit Fullam’ and ‘Ami Tiatrist’.
Fr.Planton Faria
Fr.Planton Faria has written, directed and produced 18 tiatrs besides writing 10 tiatrs which were aired on All India Radio. Fr.Planton Fariahas also contributed largely to Goan Literature. He has written a book on tiatr ‘Xanticho Dutt’.
Tony Sax
Tony Fernandes popularly known as Tony Sax from Vasco, Goa has been an actor with a terrific charisma. Tony Sax has done a variety of roles on the Konkani stage. He has been a hero, a villian, a polished father or a farmer. Tony Sax could do any of these roles with equal ease. Tony Sax has also been a good singer and has composed and sung a lot of solos and duets mostly of the decent type.
Rico Rod
Ricardo Vincent Rodrigues popularly known as Rico Rod is the roly-poly comedian of the Konkani stage.Rico Rod has been an ace composer, a thorough comedian, a very good character actor, a good singer, a playwright and a director, all in one.Rico Rod has recorded many of his songs on H.M.V Records and also on All India Radio. He has produced 3 audio cassettes on his songs. He has also acted in Konkani films ‘Sukhachem Sopon’, ‘Cortubancho Sounsar’ and ‘Mhoji Ghorkarn’.
John Gomes (Kokoy)
John Gomes (Kokoy) has been a very fine composer and a singer. He has composed more than 3000 songs. He has written many tiatrs and sung songs with topmost singers of tiatr stage.Kokoy has also been an All India Radio artiste and has produced 2 audio cassettes of his songs. His most important contribution to the tiatr stage is that he has done a lot of writing about Tiatr, its Song & Music. He has published books on Tiatrs and tiatr personalities.
Paul Romy
Romald D’Souza alias Paul Romy has been one of the few natural comedians seen on the Konkani stage. He has done comedy roles in hundreds of tiatrs directed by the popular directors of tiatr stage. Paul Romy has acted in Konkani films like ‘Bhuiarantlo Munis’ and ‘Boglantt’.
All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function in large numbers.
Victor de Sa
(Member Secretary)
[Info as forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ on December 11, 2010]
Tiatr Academy Goa will honour 11 tiatr artistes of yester years who have done yomen service to the cause of tiatr. They will be honoured by presenting TAG’s prestigious Award ‘Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr’ at the hands of Shri. Digamber Kamat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa on 14th December 2010 at 3:00 pm at Pai Tiatrist Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on the occasion of the celebration of Birth Anniversary of Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes. Shri. Titta Pretto, a veteran tiatr artiste of yesteryears will be the Guest of Honour.
The 11 tiatr artistes to be honoured are:
Master Vaz, Remmie Colaco, Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias, Anthony Inacio J.D’Souza, John Gomes (Kokoy), Richard Rodrigues (Rico Rod), Alegre Antao alias Star of Arossim, Tony Sax, Fr.Planton Faria, Antonio Moraes, Ronaldo D’Souza alias Paul Rommy
Details in brief of the contribution of these artistes are:
Master Vaz
Jose Lawrence Vaz popularly known as Master Vaz is one of the few living artistes who has acted in the tiatrs staged by pioneers in the field namely Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes, Saib Rocha, Dioguinho D’Mello, Kid Boxer and others. He excelled in female roles. He did not restrict his talents to acting only but soon turned into a fine script writer as well as a lyricist. The lyrics of the opening song of the first Konkani film ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ was composed by him. He also penned the lyrics of another song for the Konkani film ‘Mhoji Ghorkarn’.
Remmie Colaco
His career on tiatr stage began when he was picked up by C.Alvares, J.P.Souzalin, Minguel Rod, Jacinto Vaz, Dioginho D’Melo, John Claro, M.Boyer and others. As there were no female artistes then, he played the lead roles of a female and kept the tiatr stage alive and vibrant. He has grmaphone recors and Audio albums to his credit.
Platilda
Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias alias Comedian Platilda is the Comedy Queen of the Konkani stage. She has acted comedy roles in tiatrs directed by all topmost directors of tiatr stage. She has also acted in Konkani films namely Mhoji Ghorkarn’ and ‘Girestkay’.Comedian Platilda has one gramaphone record of late Shri.Chris Perry to her credit. She has also sung in more than 100 audio and video cassettes/CDs/DVDs.
Anthony (Trio King)
Antonio Inacio J.D’ Souza, is the main member of the famed ‘Trio King’ of Konkani stage. The singing trio of ‘Conception-Nelson-Anthony’, was the most sought trio of the Konkani stage. Their political songs, mostly composed by Anthony, have created a lot of awareness among the people during the Konkani language agitation in 1986.
Star of Arossim
Alegro Roque Theodorio Antao popularly known as Star of Arossim was a multifaceted artiste of Konkni Tiatr stage. He was a writer, a singer, a director, an actor and an excellent bongo player also. He has written and directed 15 tiatrs, acted in hundreds of tiatrs, composed lyrics for the songs of Konkani films. He has several gramaphone records to his credit. He has played bongo & Congo for Hindi music too.
Antonio Moraes
He has written and directed more than 50 Khell-Tiatrs. He is an excellent player of trumpet, drum and base guitar. He has played music in innumerable Khell-Tiatrs as well as tiatrs directed by the stalwarts of tiatr stage. He has three audio albums to his credit and they are ‘Devacho Ghutt’, ‘Pormolit Fullam’ and ‘Ami Tiatrist’.
Fr.Planton Faria
Fr.Planton Faria has written, directed and produced 18 tiatrs besides writing 10 tiatrs which were aired on All India Radio. Fr.Planton Fariahas also contributed largely to Goan Literature. He has written a book on tiatr ‘Xanticho Dutt’.
Tony Sax
Tony Fernandes popularly known as Tony Sax from Vasco, Goa has been an actor with a terrific charisma. Tony Sax has done a variety of roles on the Konkani stage. He has been a hero, a villian, a polished father or a farmer. Tony Sax could do any of these roles with equal ease. Tony Sax has also been a good singer and has composed and sung a lot of solos and duets mostly of the decent type.
Rico Rod
Ricardo Vincent Rodrigues popularly known as Rico Rod is the roly-poly comedian of the Konkani stage.Rico Rod has been an ace composer, a thorough comedian, a very good character actor, a good singer, a playwright and a director, all in one.Rico Rod has recorded many of his songs on H.M.V Records and also on All India Radio. He has produced 3 audio cassettes on his songs. He has also acted in Konkani films ‘Sukhachem Sopon’, ‘Cortubancho Sounsar’ and ‘Mhoji Ghorkarn’.
John Gomes (Kokoy)
John Gomes (Kokoy) has been a very fine composer and a singer. He has composed more than 3000 songs. He has written many tiatrs and sung songs with topmost singers of tiatr stage.Kokoy has also been an All India Radio artiste and has produced 2 audio cassettes of his songs. His most important contribution to the tiatr stage is that he has done a lot of writing about Tiatr, its Song & Music. He has published books on Tiatrs and tiatr personalities.
Paul Romy
Romald D’Souza alias Paul Romy has been one of the few natural comedians seen on the Konkani stage. He has done comedy roles in hundreds of tiatrs directed by the popular directors of tiatr stage. Paul Romy has acted in Konkani films like ‘Bhuiarantlo Munis’ and ‘Boglantt’.
All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function in large numbers.
Victor de Sa
(Member Secretary)
[Info as forwarded to gaspar almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/ on December 11, 2010]
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Meet the Artiste – John Claro Fernandes
KOLAKARAK BHETT
Meet the Artiste – John Claro Fernandes
‘Tiatr artistes must love the art of Tiatr, its Song & Music. If they really love it, the performance of the tiatr or of the song will definitely be of great quality’ said Mr.John Claro Fernandes - a veteran artiste of tiatr stage. He was speaking in TAG’s monthly ‘Kolakarak Bhett’ (Meet the Artiste) programme on 30th November 2010.
Speaking further Mr.John Claro Fernandes who has completed 80 years of age recently disclosed that production and staging of tiatr was a sort of mission for the tiatr artistes of yesteryears. There was no financial attraction at that time compared to the present times he stated.
Answering questions he informed that his most popular tiatr was ‘Purtugez Kolvont’ and that it was staged over 200 times. However, he further informed of the 15 tiatrs that he has written so far, he considered ‘23 Vorsam’ as his best script.
To another question, John Claro Fernandes responded that he acted in the tiatr only once and that too when the hero of the play could not attend the tiatr due to unavoidable circumstances, he (John Claro Fernandes) had no option but to act and save the day.
Mr.John Claro Fernandes who was responsible for unearthing the factual history of tiatr during the centenary celebrations of Tiatr in 1992 stated that he enjoyed writing and directing tiatrs and that it has given him fame, name and the greatest satisfaction.
Mr. John Claro Fernandes was presented a memento by Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President on behalf of Tiatr Academy of Goa. Earlier Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President, of TAG welcomed the gathering and Mr. Victor de Sa, Member Secretary proposed a vote of thanks. Shri. Joy Fernandes compared the function.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG)
Goa
Meet the Artiste – John Claro Fernandes
‘Tiatr artistes must love the art of Tiatr, its Song & Music. If they really love it, the performance of the tiatr or of the song will definitely be of great quality’ said Mr.John Claro Fernandes - a veteran artiste of tiatr stage. He was speaking in TAG’s monthly ‘Kolakarak Bhett’ (Meet the Artiste) programme on 30th November 2010.Speaking further Mr.John Claro Fernandes who has completed 80 years of age recently disclosed that production and staging of tiatr was a sort of mission for the tiatr artistes of yesteryears. There was no financial attraction at that time compared to the present times he stated.
Answering questions he informed that his most popular tiatr was ‘Purtugez Kolvont’ and that it was staged over 200 times. However, he further informed of the 15 tiatrs that he has written so far, he considered ‘23 Vorsam’ as his best script.
To another question, John Claro Fernandes responded that he acted in the tiatr only once and that too when the hero of the play could not attend the tiatr due to unavoidable circumstances, he (John Claro Fernandes) had no option but to act and save the day.Mr.John Claro Fernandes who was responsible for unearthing the factual history of tiatr during the centenary celebrations of Tiatr in 1992 stated that he enjoyed writing and directing tiatrs and that it has given him fame, name and the greatest satisfaction.
Mr. John Claro Fernandes was presented a memento by Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President on behalf of Tiatr Academy of Goa. Earlier Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President, of TAG welcomed the gathering and Mr. Victor de Sa, Member Secretary proposed a vote of thanks. Shri. Joy Fernandes compared the function.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG)
Goa
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sharon to perform live at ‘The First World Konkani Cultural Convention”
Sharon, popularly known as the “Voice of Goa “ and the ‘leading lady’ of the recent new Konkani
35 mm Celluloid Film “TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO?”, will be performing live at “The First Konkani Cultural Convention” on the 30th November 2010 at KALAANGAN, Mangalore, India.
The programme is among the many, organised by “Mandd Sobhann” to celebrate 25 years of its service to Konkani Art & Culture.
Sharon will be accompanied by a Brass Band from Goa, led by the International Musician “Theo Alvares”.
Singers accompanying Sharon on this Tour will include WILMIX, YOUNG CHICO, JESSIE DIAS, ALBERT-ANDREW (DUO), and the MIL-MEL-NEL (TRIO).
CLARON MAZARELLO, the leading Film-Dance-Choreographer from South Goa, will also be accompanying the Troupe with his troupe of dancers.
Sharon promises a “treat of Goan Music & dance “ to Mangaloreans and the Konkani lovers who will assemble from different parts of India as well as overseas on the 30th November 2010.
[Sharon Mazarello can be contacted at ShaMaz Films (Goa),
T/1-C, Kurtarkar Nagar, Fatorda, Margao, Goa 403 602, India
Tel: +91 832 2742844 Mobile: +91 9822386237 Email: shamazfilmsgoa at gmail.com
Visit www.sharon-shamazfilmsgoa.blogspot.com
[As per press release forwarded by Shamaz Films Goa
to gasper almeida, http://www.goa-world.com/]
Thursday, November 25, 2010
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