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Affonceka
Assis João Avelino Afonso ( – unknown), known mononymously as Affonceka, was a Portuguese theatre actor, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in ''tiatr'' productions. From the 1920s to the 1940s, he played a pivotal role in the development and progress of Konkani ''tiatr''. Early life Assis João Avelino Afonso was born in 1898 in Corjuem, a village located in Aldona, Goa, which was under Portuguese rule as part of Portuguese India at the time (now part of India). He was raised in the village of Marcel, Goa, which had evolved into a census town. Career Afonso made his debut in the theatrical scene in 1920, appearing in a ''tiatr'' titled ''Maurice ani Juliana vo A Real Love Story''. This ''tiatr'', written by Rama and directed by Rama's wife, marked Afonso's first role as Ramis, the servant. Konkani historian and singer Wilson Mazarello writes, despite the limited nature of his part, Afonso's performance left an impact on the audience, garnering recognition fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama (playwright)
L.C.D. Braganza (), known mononymously as Rama, was an early 20th-century Portuguese playwright known for his work in ''tiatr'' productions. His popular ''tiatr Maurice and Juliana vo A Real Love Story'' (1910) had a significant impact on Saib Rocha, an early Konkani playwright, who later became a leading producer and director in the Konkani theater scene. Braganza, along with a few other '' tiatrists'' (''tiatr'' performers) such as Karachiwala, F. X. Fernandes Douglas, Rogaciano D'Souza, and Affonceka, played a crucial role in strengthening the foundation of Konkani ''tiatr'' during the 20th century. Originally from Morjim, Goa, Braganza relocated to Bombay during British India. He then began staging several ''tiatrs'' from around 1908 onwards. Two years later, he shot to fame with his ''tiatr Maurice and Juliana vo A Real Love Story'' in 1910, which featured actors like Affonceka, who made his debut in the ''tiatr'' with a small role as a servant, which contributed to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Carlota
Maria Carlota D'Souza (5 December 1902 – unknown), known professionally as Miss Carlota, was a Portuguese theatre actress and singer who worked on the Konkani stage. Early life Maria Carlota D'Souza was born on 5 December 1902, in Cunchelim, Bardez, Goa, which was a part of Portuguese India during the era of the Portuguese Empire (now situated in India). Her parents were João Minguel and Maria Artimiza Julia Vaz. D'Souza defied societal conventions by venturing onto the ''tiatr'' stage during a time when women faced significant social stigma for such performances. She exhibited a strong passion for singing and acting from an early age. However, due to prevailing societal taboos, her talent for singing could not fully flourish, remaining largely unexplored during her childhood. Career D'Souza played a pivotal role in revitalizing the presence of women on the Konkani stage during a period of decline. Prior to her arrival, the Konkani theater faced challenges in engaging Goan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iago
Iago () is a fictional character in Shakespeare's '' Othello'' (c. 1601–1604). Iago is the play's main antagonist and Othello's standard-bearer. He is the husband of Emilia who is in turn the attendant of Othello's wife Desdemona. Iago hates Othello and devises a plan to destroy him by making him believe that Desdemona is having an affair with his lieutenant, Michael Cassio. The role is thought to have been first played by Robert Armin, who typically played intelligent clown roles such as Touchstone in ''As You Like It'' and Feste in '' Twelfth Night''. Role in the play Iago is a soldier who has fought beside Othello for several years and has become his trusted advisor. At the beginning of the play, Iago claims to have been unfairly passed over for promotion to the rank of Othello's lieutenant in favour of Michael Cassio. Iago plots to manipulate Othello into demoting Cassio, and thereafter to bring about the downfall of Othello himself and also others in the play who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panaji, Goa
Panaji (; , , )also known as Panjim, is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district (''taluka''). With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, ahead of Margao and Mormugao. Panaji has terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches, and a riverside promenade. There are avenues lined with gulmohar, acacia and other trees. The baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located overlooking the main square known as Praça da Igreja. Panaji has been selected as one of a hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. Panaji's HDI is almost around 0.90, and is considered to be the best amongst other major Indian cities. The city was built with stepped street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Mestri
Aleixo Piedade Fernandes (10 January 1910 – 30 August 1999), professionally known as Alex Mestri, was an Indian musician, composer, violinist, bandleader, and music director who worked on the Konkani stage. Early life Aleixo Piedade Fernandes was born on 10 January 1910, in Margão, Goa, which was a part of Portuguese India during the era of the Portuguese Empire. He was born into a Goan Catholic family. Fernandes was the son of day laborers Pedro Rosario and Joaquina Fernandes, who hailed from Navelim. He finished his initial undergraduate studies, referred to as "''Premeiro Grau''" in Portuguese. Additionally, he pursued English education up to the seventh grade at Union High School in Margão, now called Loyola High School. From an early age of 14, Fernandes exhibited an interest in music, dedicating himself to the study of musical composition, notation, and violin performance. His strong affinity for ''tiatr'', a distinctive form of Goan musical theater, fueled his aspir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrirang Narvekar
Shrirang Pandurang Narvekar (12 January 1938 – 12 March 2013) was an Indian politician, actor, and pandal decorator who served as the president of the United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP), a political party recognised in the coastal state of Goa. He resigned from the position in 2007. Apart from his political career, he was known for his work in Konkani films and ''tiatr ''Tiatr'' (; ) is a type of musical theatre that is popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India, as well as in Mumbai and among the Goan expatriate communities in the Middle East, United Kingdom, and other cities with a significant pr ...'' productions. References External links * 1938 births 2013 deaths Goan people Tiatrists Place of birth missing (living people) United Goans Democratic Party politicians 21st-century Indian politicians {{Goa-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucasinho Ribeiro
Costâncio Lucasinho Caridade Ribeiro (2 January 1863 – 23 January 1928) was a Portuguese playwright, theatre director, actor, singer, and composer known for staging the first '' teatro Italian Bhurgo'' (''Italian Boy'') on 17 April 1892 in Bombay. Known as the originator of Konkani ''tiatr'', he also staged the first ''teatro'' at Assagão, Goa on 1 January 1894. Early life Costâncio Lucasinho Caridade Ribeiro was born on 2 January 1863. He was from Assagão, Bardes, Portuguese Goa. Theatrical career Background: Early ''zagor'' and ''khell tiatrs'' During the 19th century, Goa was known for its theatrical performances called '' zagor'' and '' khell''. These musical plays were staged outdoors in various public spaces such as street corners, village centers, and open areas. ''Zagor'' was primarily popular in North Goa, particularly in Bardes, while ''khell'' found its audience in South Goa, particularly in Salcete. Initially, these performances focused on social themes and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachiwalla
Sebastião Gabriel de Sousa (), known mononymously as Karachiwala, was an early 20th-century Goan playwright, theatre director, theatrical producer, singer, and composer who worked on the Konkani stage. Career During the same era, a figure emerged on the Konkani music and theater scene in Bombay, alongside L.C.D. Braganza, also known as Rama. This individual, known by his stage name Karachiwala, made contributions as a Konkani singer, composer, and playwright. The origin of his moniker remains obscure, though it is speculated that he may have resided in Karachi, British India for an extended period before returning to Bombay, which was then part of British India. De Sousa garnered popularity for his well-received stage productions. His talents extended beyond acting, as he showcased skills in composing songs and delivering vocal performances. De Sousa undertook the translation and adaptation of several English plays into Konkani, which were staged in Bombay's Konkani ''tiatr' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margao
Margao (, ) is the commercial capital of the Indian state of Goa. It stands on the banks of the river Sal. It is the district headquarters of South Goa, and administrative headquarters of Salcete sub-district. It is Goa's second largest city by population after Mormugao. Etymology Margão is the Portuguese spelling, with Madgaon being used in Konkani. The etymology of the name has been debated, with theories ranging from the name having evolved from the pre-colonial Mahargao (village of Mahars, a community of weavers) to being derived from the Sanskrit (Maṭhagrāma, a village of monasteries) owing to the shrines of Matsyendranath and Gorakhnath in Ravanphond, now a suburb of Margao. Alternatively, Margão may be derived from Mharuganv (village of demons), or Maravile, Portuguese for “marvellous village.” History Prior to Portuguese rule, Margao was an important settlement and known as Maṭhagrāma (the village of monasteries) as it enshrined nine mathas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panaji
Panaji (; , , )also known as Panjim, is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district (''taluka''). With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, ahead of Margao and Mormugao. Panaji has terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches, and a riverside promenade. There are avenues lined with gulmohar, acacia and other trees. The baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located overlooking the main square known as Praça da Igreja. Panaji has been selected as one of a hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. Panaji's HDI is almost around 0.90, and is considered to be the best amongst other major Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campal
Campal is a neighborhood located in the northern part of the city of Panaji, the capital of the Indian state of Goa. It is completely located on the island of Tiswadi, one of the talukas in the state of Goa. The neighborhoods name derives from "Campal de Dom Manuel", after Dom Manuel de Portugal e Castro, who developed it as a commercial area in 1830. Local landmarks On the left side of the road into Campal there is a large four-metre cannon. Slightly further is a garden containing a statue erected in 1929 of Francisco Luis Gomes, a representative in the Cortes, in Lisbon. Campal also houses the Kala Academy, a cultural centre with indoor and outdoor auditoriums, which hosted the International Film Festival of India in 2004, as well as a gymkhana surrounded by a large playground with various sports facilities. Campal Indoor Complex is a multi-purpose indoor stadium, the home of the Sports Authority of Goa. The INOX four-screen multiplex theater, the Goa Directorate of Healt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Navhind Times
''The Navhind Times'' is an English language newspaper in Goa. Founded in 1963 and based in Panaji, the capital of Goa, it is the largest selling newspaper, amongst the three locally published English newspapers in the state. The other two being'' O Heraldo (The Herald)'' and ''Gomantak Times'' successively. According to the newspaper, it has a 52% of overall share market of advertisement space in Goa. History ''The Navhind Times'' was established on 18 February 1963, after India conquered the former Portuguese colony, it was Goa's first English newspaper, and was launched by the Dempo Brothers, including the elder Vasantarao Dempo. They were involved in mining business. The publication hired two editors Lambert Mascarenhas and T.V. Parvate. Mascarenhas remained its editor in early 1960s, before starting '' Goa Today'' magazine in 1966. He was awarded Gomant Vibhushan Award, the highest civilian award of Goa in 2014. Over the decades Until 1983, ''The Navhind Times'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
