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PANAJI
Every month, the Tiatr Academy of Goa organizes a special programme, ‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ to remembering the late Tiatr artistes born in a particular month and are no more living today, highlighting their contribution in the field of tiatr.
There are several artistes born in the month of June, who have contributed immensely to the tiatr field and are not alive today. Some of the artistes who will be remembered are:-
A R Souza Ferrao
Souza Ferrao was an artist to the core. There was no single character which he could not portray to perfection. Whether he was to enact a role of a bhattkar, a kunnbi, a young lass, an old lady or a Hindu character, Souza Ferrao fitted into these roles like a glove.
Tony Fernandes
Son of Late Joao Agostinho Fernandes (Pai Tiatrist), Tony was a very good actor and singer. His songs recorded on HMV Records are still remembered and appreciated.
Jephsis Hitler
Jephsis Hitler was a natural singer and a comedian of high calibre. He specialised in doing kunnbi roles, as he could get the kunnbi accent very well. When he dressed himself in a kunnbi attire, it was a perfect characterisation.
Reginald Fernandes
Hailing from Siolim, Reginald was a famous Konkani novelist and was known as a ‘Romanxicho Patxai’ (King of Novels). He was also a musician par excellence. His classic song ‘Adeus Korchea Vellar’ on bidding goodbye, has been sung by every Goan for all the occasions.
C P Dias
C P Dias, a gifted musician who was well-known among the tiatr fraternity took to music at a very young age. He has provided music to the Tiatrs of almost all the stalwarts of tiatr stage. Besides tiatr he has also contributed to Hindi film music when he was in Mumbai for some time.
A K D’Souza
Anthony was a very good writer, director, actor, composer of songs and a singer. ‘Dilolo Jurament’, ‘Hanv To Tarvotti’ are some of the popular tiatrs written by him. He was the father of famous tiatr artistes, Antonette Mendes and Fatima D’Souza.
Ulhas Buyao
Ulhas Buyao was an artiste who created a revolution among the masses on the Konkani stage during Opinion Poll. His two own compositions ‘Gõychea Mhojea Gõykaramno’ and ‘Mungllurachea Xharant’ among others sung by Buyao and not forgetting ‘Chan’neache Rati’ are still remembered by the Goans.
Romeo Mendes
Romeo Mendes was an actor, singer and a composer par excellence. Romeo who was the husband of famous actress Antonette has produced many audio Cassettes of their songs and some of these have become hot-sellers.
Anthony Gonsalves
A legendry musician. His contribution to music in Bombay film industry is remarkable. He taught many great music directors like Pyarelal of Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo and R.D.Burman. At the early stage, Anthony had composed music to Konkani songs like ‘Aayee’ and ‘Far-y-iaer’ sung by Star of Arossim.
Chico D’Costa
Chico D’Costa was a singer with a melodious voice. His voice can be heard in Konkani film ‘Kortubancho Sounsar’ and also on All India Radio.
Prof C A Gomes
Prof. Gomes was a lover of tiatr. While teaching at Guardian Angel High School, Curchorem, he wrote a Konkani Tiatr titled ‘Solam Mest Ani Hemlet’ which was staged by the students. The show became a hit and did three repeat performances. He wrote and directed several tiatrs ‘Papa Mhaka Khoxi Nam Conventant Vechi’, ‘Chint Munxea Rinn Kaddchea Adim’, Undrachea Ragan Ghorak Uzo’, ‘Bhikareak Pois Korcho Nhui’, ‘Lapitt Bostiaum’, ‘Mhaka Nakat Tin Lakh’, etc. He was a multi-faceted personality “ a teacher, writer, playwright, lyricist, musician, folklorist and performer.
Eddison Fernandes
Eddison contributed as a musician, writer, composer, singer and actor. He started as a musician playing the keyboards. His debut performance was in Sharon Mazarello’s tiatr ‘Puro Korat’ that participated in Kala Academy’s competition and won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role of a handicapped boy. He got his commercial break in Mario Menezes’ non-stop show ‘Tumi Tumche Dolle Ugddat. His performance of a gay in ‘Ghorabeache Vantte’ was a remarkable one. He also played a minor role in Sharon’s film ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?’
This programme will be held on Wednesday, 26th June 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opp. Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji Goa.
All tiatr lovers are requested to attend this programme.
