Francis de Tuem celebrated Golden Jubilee show of his
Tiatr GUNEANV KONNACHO
(50 shows in 48 days) on 17th May 2013 at Kala
Academy, Panjim at 9pm.
Chief guest was Goan Pop Star and Padmashree Remo
Fernandes.
On the occasion, 5 senior Tiatrist were also felicitated
for their lifetime contribution to Tiatr Stage at the hands of the Cheif Guest.
Wilmix (Wison),
Luciano Dias, Jr. Rod, Master Vaz and Josephin Dias – watch video
Francis de Tuem in his brief speech said he was
successful despite last minute ditch by some artists – watch video
Remo Fernandes says he too is a fan of Francis De Tuem
(FDT) for he is fighting for Goa through his music / Songs - Watch Video
Looks like the special invitee KA Chairman Vishnu Wagh did not make it.
I too arrived late (After Xezapai Funeral at Curtorim), must have missed first 45 minutes of the Tiatr.
Tiatr world loses 'Star of
Curtorim' Seza Pai .... (Times of India)
Vincent Florencio Fernandes, also
called the Star of Curtorim and popularly known as 'Seza Pai' after his tiatr
by the same name became a hit, expired under tragic circumstances on Wednesday
at his Curtorim residence.
Seza Pai contributed a lot for
the preservation and promotion of tiatr during his almost five decade stint on
the Konkani stage. He wrote, directed and staged many hit tiatrs including
'Ismol', 'Maim Dukhi Sasumaim Sukhi', 'Put Mhozo Bekar', 'Nirmilolem Jivit' and
'Seza Pai'.
A perfect gentleman, he always
recognized the help given to him by the tiatr artistes, he always spoke very
highly of the late Nelson Afonso, a popular tiatr artiste of the yesteryears,
who helped him stage 'Seza Pai'.
'Seza Pai' was the true story of
a beggar who used to seek alms in front of St Andrew's Church, Vasco. From the
money he collected he would buy fruits and chocolates and distribute it among
the children who used to attend catechism in the church. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4606609739/sizes/l/in/photostream/
State Cultural award in 2010
Fernandes would stand on the road
and observe the beggar. Using the incident as the focal point of the story, he
wrote a tiatr entitled 'Seza Pai' and staged it across Goa with the help of
Afonso. The tiatr achieved such success that tiatr lovers started calling
Fernandes 'Seza Pai'.
Although he achieved fame,
Fernandes remained proud of his background and did not hesitate to express his
feelings publicly. He came from a very poor family and as a young boy was sent
to the bhatkar's house to work. This was a common during the Portuguese era but
in this case the bhatkar was cruel and one day Fernandes was compelled to sleep
in the cowshed along with the cattle. Although afraid, Fernandes took courage
and ran from the place in the night.
He did what most Goans did and
went to Mumbai in search of a job. Just as he was settling down comfortably, diplomatic
relations between the Portuguese, who then ruled Goa, and Indian
government began deteriorating. With the possibility of the sea and road
routes being blocked, Goans in Mumbai turned panicky and Seza Pai returned to
Goa.
In Goa, he was helped to get a
job with a Portuguese family whose head was the director of 'Estaleiro Navais
de Goa', presently known as Goa Shipyard. Finding Fernandes sincere in his
work, the Portuguese officer found work for Fernandes in Goa Shipyard where he
worked till his retirement. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/130639820/sizes/z/in/photostream/
Honoured on Tiatr Day 17 April 2006
Fernandes was very enthusiastic
about Konkani tiatr and song and wrote his first tiatr 'Put Mhozo Bekar' in
1959. This was followed by 'Nirmilolem Jivit' for which he was congratulated by
Afonso. It is due to this gesture that Fernandes went to him for help in
staging his hit tiatr 'Seza Pai'. Afonso did not only guide him but himself
acted in the tiatr, which made Fernandes eternally grateful to him. Fernandes
was a good composer and his forte was composing the 'cantos' of the tiatr. He
was humble and always showed his new compositions to Patrick Dourado, a veteran
tiatr artiste who would guide him whenever necessary.
Fernandes' contribution to the
tiatr stage has been recognized by numerous institutions and the Goa government
too. He was felicitated by Curtorim Jaycees in 2010, Kala Academy in 2008 and
the Goa government bestowed upon him the Goa State Cultural Award in 2009
TOI, Goa
Extracts from Facebook Tiatrist Fan Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/116242025069015/ Mr. Vincent Florencio Fernandes popularly known as Star of Curtorim passed away this morning. His last
tiatr was in 2010 ' Maim dukhi sasmaim sukhi' also fame of Seza Pai, Jevonnachi
Butti, Izmol ..He was felicitated by Kala Academy in 2008. In 2009 Government
of Goa bestowed upon him the prestigious Goa State Cultural Award 2009 and
Curtorim Jaycees Club also felicitated him in 2010...May his soul rest in Peace Edward Verdes
Vincent Florencio Fernandes (Xeza Pai) was a nice person . A
Tiatr fanatic who wrote Konkani Tiatrs just for the love of Tiatrs. He put all
his hard earned money into Tiatrs. He never made money from Tiatrs. He was a
very loveable person. Never hurt anyone. A very rare breed of Tiatrists. May
his soul rest in peace. Wimix (Wilson)
Star of curtorim was very close to my father, late Nelson
Afonso and as a kid I remember they used to rehearse at my place. I used to
call him xeza pai. sad, the generation of genuine tiatrist is fading away. Gregory Afonso
Star of Curtorim (Xeza Pai) was really a gentleman, thats what I have gathered from many fellow tiatrists and some neighbours.
After long time I saw a funeral procession (from home to the Church). I took part in it too including carrying the coffin (over my shoulder). There was a time, we did that for journeys upto 5 kms (sharing in-between)
Some tiatrists spotted at the funeral are:
Prince Jacob
Joe Rose
Felcy
Annie Quadros
Diana
Philip de Orlim
A friend
Jr. Rod
Cajetan de Curtorim
Wilmix (Wlison)
Sharon
Minin de Bandar
Roseferns
Tari
Oswy Viegas
C D Silva
Connie M
Tita Pretto
etc
Curtorim MLA Reginald Lourenco also attended the funeral.
Com Domnic is a State gazetted officer in the Directorate of Craftsman and Training, now also holds
additional charge as Principal of ITI , Farmagudi, Ponda.
Attestation of any
docs or certificates can be done by com Domnic (being a gazetted Officer).
This tiatr was staged at our place on the occasion of
Holy Cross Feast, Agassaim on 3rd May 2013.
We could not wait to watch the whole tiatr as we had to attend
another feast Litany etc.
We also lost about 30 minutes as there was some sound
technical problem.
Aplon seems to have done very well as Hindu lady – watch clip
Trio by Willy, Albert and Elias was good too which was on
Goa’s special status etc
The tiatr has a good message.
It talks about corruption, money greed, inter caste /
Religion marriage etc Tiatr troupe members are: see a group pic in the end Rocky Coelho, Jr. Rod, Olavo Fernadnes (Trumpet), Jose Borges (Stage Manager), Cajie de Verna, Savio Rodrigues (Drummer), Philip Peixoto (Trumpet), Edwin Saldanha (Set Design), Pradeep Naik, David Silveira (Bass), Albert Cabral, Minguel de Armbol (Sax), Willy Fernandes, Leslie Pereira, Celiston Dias (Keyboard). Irene Coelho (Costume design), Domnic Coelho, Aplon Rebello, Rancia Sequeira, Luiza Fernandes, Felcy, Luis Bachaan and Elias Fernandes
