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Comedian Selvy
Matheus Correia (14 February 1974 – 25 July 2022), known professionally as Comedian Selvy, was an Indian comedian, actor, playwright, singer, director, and producer known for his work in Konkani cinema, Konkani films and ''tiatr'' productions. One of the greatest Konkani language, Konkani comedians of his generation, he was noted mainly for his comedy performances and was deemed as "Goa's most loved comedian". Career ''Tiatrs'' Correia always had an immense love of, and keen interest in, the Konkani stage. He began acting at the age of 8 in his elder brother, Saude's ''tiatrs'' and village folk plays. Correia was also active in traditional Carnival folk plays (Konkani language, Konkani: ''Zomnivhele khell'') before becoming a full-time professional ''tiatrist''. He was first discovered by Tony Park who noted his skills in comedy and cast him for his non-stop tiatr. Correia had previously worked in the water resources department of the Goa Government before getting his big b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institute Menezes Braganza
Institute Menezes Braganza is a cultural institution set up by the Portuguese in colonial times, during the late 19th century. It was taken over by the Government of Goa and continues to play a role in cultural activities of Goa. In recent years, its takeover by the government was fought over in the Bombay High Court. History After being set up in 1871, by the then Portuguese government, initially named the Institute Vasco da Gama (IVG) functioned for a short while, and turned dormant for about five decades, between 1875 and 1925. At that time, the need for an institute focussing on literary, scientific and cultural themes was felt again by around 1924, and a new ''Portaria'' (provincial order 105 dated 10 February 1925 and ''Legislative Diploma'' or enactment No.144 of 26 March 1925 was passed. An annual grant of Rs.10,000 was given. Renamed Following the end of Portuguese rule in Goa in 1961 by Indian Army action, the institute was renamed after Luís de Menezes Bragança ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
