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Local artists Pradeep Padgaonkar and Betty Alvares were felicitated in Saligao at the hands of MLA Kedar Naik in the presence of Tiatr Stalwart Prince Jacob. Padgaonkar and Alvares were honoured for their contribution to the field of art and culture.
The felicitation programme was held during the interval of the Tiatr ‘Noxibantlem’, a show by Prince Jacob and his team. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dilip Dhargalkar recalled Padgaonkar’s ‘Lakshay Haay Haay’ serial telecast on a local TV Channel. “Dattu Appa had captured the heart of Goans,” said Prof Dhargalkar. He was honoured for his contribution to electronic media.
Alvares has performed in hundreds of Tiatrs. She has been on the Konkani Tiatr stage for decades and worked under most of the renowned directors. Jacob mentioned, “People don’t see how much one has earned through his performance on the stage. It is the time, days given to the stage.”
