Bolanthur Krishna Prabhu was a Konkani Dramatist and Poet. His musical "Chandrahas" in 1912, is believed to be the first Konkani stage musical.

Early life

Krishna Prabhu born on 13 November 1882 at Bolanthur,

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family of father, Govinda, and mother, Pommie. His maternal uncle, Soukar Srinivasa Prabhu of Bantwal, who had no male issue, brought him to Bantwal where he studied up to 7th standard in the Mission School.Daiji World: The Secret of Bantwal Victoria
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Literary works

Bolanthur Krishna Prabhu wrote ''Chandrahas Natak''Google Books: History of Konkani Literature
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Work ''Sannavara Subodha Shataka'' is a collection of poems to impart ethics and morals to the young. It was prescribed as a school text book under the Madras government.

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