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Krishna Moyo
Krishna Laxman Moyo ( – unknown) was an Indian theatre actor, comedian, singer-songwriter, and playwright known for his work in ''tiatr'' productions and radio programmes. Career Moyo was a popular Goan cultural figure known for his pioneering work in Konkani music and theater during the mid-20th century. At the time, the realm of Konkani '' kantars'', a form of song tradition, was predominantly led by Christian artists. He broke new ground as the initial Hindu artist to engage in singing and preserving Konkani ''kantars''. His original compositions, including "Kombekar João", "Naka Vochonk Kashinat", "Krishna Mojem Nanv", and "Mogan Uloi", gained popularity among Goan audiences. In addition to his musical contributions, Moyo achieved a significant milestone by becoming the inaugural Hindu to undertake the production and staging of ''tiatrs'', a traditional style of Goan theater characterized by an all-Hindu ensemble. Two of his well-received ''tiatr'' productions were ''Kombe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bicholim
Bicholim (Konkani: ''Dicholi''; IPA: ), is a small town and a municipal council in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is the headquarters of the ''Concelho'' (county) of Bicholim, one of seven that make up the '' Novas Conquistas'' (New Conquests), territories added to Goa comparatively later than the first three of the '' Velhas Conquistas'' (Old Conquests). The town is located about from the state capital of Panaji. It is in the mining heartland of Goa. History As per '' Hiregutti plates of Bhoja Asantika'', a locality named ''Dipaka visaya'' in the copper plates dating 5th century CE, is identified with modern-day ''Divchali'' or Dicholi. It was under the rule of an independent Warlord (PrabhuDesai's of Sankhali/Sanquelim) It was taken over by Portuguese in late 18th century as part of New Conquest. Geography Bicholim is located at . It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet). Demographics India census, Dicholi had a population of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacinto Vaz
Jacinto Castor Vaz (; né Vas; 27 April 1918 – 30 April 1993) was an Indian comedian, actor, singer, composer, and playwright known for his work in Konkani cinema, Konkani films and ''tiatr'' productions. Referred to as the "Charlie Chaplin of the Konkani language, Konkani stage," he was a leading comedian during the golden phase of ''tiatr'', and has acted in over 4000 ''tiatrs''. Early life Jacinto Castor Vaz, originally known as Jacinto Castor Vas, was born on 27 April 1918, in Tiswadi#Settlements, Mandur, Ilhas de Goa, which was a part of Portuguese India during the Portuguese Empire and is presently located in India. His parents were Castor Joaquin Vaz (né Vas) and Margarida Cardoso. Vaz received his elementary education at a local village school. During his schooling in Bombay (now Mumbai), Vaz, similar to many other Goan ''tiatrists'', was introduced to the Tiatr, Konkani stage. He attended Little Flower High School, which organized annual Konkani singing competitions. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
