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Tall and dignified, Sylvester Vaz
SYLVESTER VAZ - the HITMAN of the Konkani Stage
Tall and dignified, Sylvester Vaz, the 'Hitman of Konkani Stage' as he is popularly known among Konkani Tiatr lovers, is a simple and compassionate friend to all. He has directed many plays and musical shows and organized many Konkani and English programs in the State of Goa. He is a celebrated compere at many gala shows and plays host for weddings, parties, dances, etc. At first year L.L.B, Sylvester was awarded a special prize for cultural performances at the Goa University.
For over 13 years, Sylvester has worked as a professional Konkani stage artiste and is much sought after actor to execute leading roles. He has acted and performed with the cream of Goa and Mumbai artistes – acted in short plays and Telefilms of Goa and Mumbai TV-Doordashan and sung many times. Gifted with an incredible tone, Sylvester has rendered his voice in many audio and CD albums in Goa/Mumbai and Mangalore. The last audio with lyrics penned by him was 'Tujem Upkari Hanv' together with Goa's nightingale Lorna.
Besides acting in Goa, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Ratnagiri, Malwan, Udupi, Karwar, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc, he has an international exposure which goes to prove his star status. He has traveled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Qatar, Bahrain and now ofcourse based in Kuwait. The multitalented star has a distinct record of singing the opening chorus in almost every drama he features while winning awards has become a habit with him. He has bagged 5 times Best Actor and 6 times Best Singer Award at the Tiatr competitions organized by Kala Academy, Goa. Son of Mestre Camilo Vaz and Catarina Vaz, Sylvester comes from Maddel Grande, Margao, Goa. He is happily married to well-known stage artiste Irene Cardozo and has a 14 year old son named Jeremiah.
The dashing personality landed in Kuwait in 2002 to perform in a drama and fortunately to his good luck was invited to stay back for a job. Since then he has performed in almost every Konkani show organized by the Goan community in Kuwait. Deeply spiritual and having a strong religious grounding, Sylvester also uses his voice to spread the message of God. He is actively involved in the Charismatic Renewal Movement and is a prominent member of the Holy Family Choir as well as the husband-wife duo are also Cathecists serving in the Holy Family Cathedral. The star swept the audience off their feet with his screen presence in T-Bush’s Konkani first e-cinema 'BLACK Nhesop Atanchem Fashion'.
Initially, he used to organize stage plays and other variety programs at the Holy Spirit Church, Margao where he was involved in many activities specially in leading the church choir. His knowledge in playing the guitar and keyboards was a plus point. During one such program Sylvester was approached by Alex Rangel to act in his tiatr 'Koslo Kaido' for which he also composed songs and re-worked the whole script. I was spotted in this particular show by Micheal Gracias - a regular participant with his troupe Kala Niketan, Utorda, at Kala Academy Tiatr Competition, Panjim, he vividly remembers. Micheal invited me to join Kala Niketan and later gave me an opportunity to sing and act in the competition.
The biggest encouragement came when he won a merit certificate for just a one minute role. After that Sylvester was a regular for the competition shows for 9 consecutive years. I won many first places for acting and singing during this time featuring in prize winning plays like 'Valltti',
'Vadoll', 'Xhanti Melltoli', 'Onupkarponachem Vojem', 'Bodmas Zalem' and 'Moronn' under the Kala Niketan banner; and Michael Gracias' famed plays such as 'Moronn", 'Mukti', 'Zodd', 'Moipass', etc. Famous drama director Mario de Vasco who acted in one of our shows was so impressed with my singing prowess that he cast me in his first maiden show called 'Dhump', my first professional show, Sylvester smiles as he narrates this.
Under the banner Vell'lekar Nirmiti (Velim Productions) and direction of Fr. Nevel Gracias Sylvester acted in 'Amche Ghorabhe Kosbeleat?', Nach Gho Sundorea!', 'Amcho Bharat Mahaan!', Mhaka Tan Laglea', Tuji Xokti Dhi', 'Dev Kallzant Asa', 'Mhojea Mogant Ravat', 'Khursachem Zoit', etc. For Fr. Planton Faria, he acted in 'Goycho Saib', Kantteamcho Mukhutt,' etc. Other dramas I acted are late Rosario Rodrigues' 'Hanv Kallokhant Sandllim', 'Soglech Kantte Nhuim,' etc. Comedian Domnic's 'Tum Pasun', Comedian Agostine's 'Suseg', 'Sorg' as a joint director, Ali's 'Mog Korat', Jose Rod's 'Tujem Nanv Vhodd Zaum', M.Boyer's 'Kelear Chuk Kabar Sukh', Tony Dias' 'Thi Mhoji Maim (Part I) and Thi Mhoji Maim (Part II), Jr. Nelson's tiatr 'Ghorkar', etc and 'Argam Tuka Dhonia' by Tony Dias in 2005.
Sylvester sang at the Konkani film festival in 2000 and also acted in a professional English musical entitled 'Annie' directed by Fr.Valmiki Dias which was staged all over Goa and Bombay. It was a dream come true to act alongside legendary Konkani stage stalwarts like M.Boyer, Ophelia, Robin Vaz, Rita Rose, Rosario Rodrigues, etc.
His first show in Kuwait was for Simon Gonsalves in 'Tujea Kallzak Vinchar' in 2002. He also acted for Simon's 'Tuzo Gaum, Mhojem Naum'. Other dramas where he acted and was by now a recognized face were for Laurente Pereira's 'Lokachim Thonddam Bond' and 'Hea Gharachim Daram Bond'; 'Bhurgim Maim Paichem Sukh' and 'Ghor Bandlem-Ghorabho Moddlo' by Late Rosary Ferns; 'Almanachea Disa' by Marcus Vaz; Micheal D'Silva's 'Noora'; Salu Faleiro's 'Arxeant Hanslo, Arxeant Roddlo', Rafael de Majorda's drama, Rosario Rodrigues Production 'Aum Kallokhant Sandllim'; Patrick Dourado's 'Tujem Rogot'; Comedian Philip's Hit musical show 'Tum Voir Hanv Sokol', Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha's (KGTS) Mega Musical Show, 'Tiatr ani Tiatrist', 'Konknni Machiek Noman', and various other musical shows and programs organized by Goan and Mangalorian communities.
In 2001, Sylvester had an offer from Tony Dias, producer of the superhit drama 'Thi Mhoji Maim (Part I)' for a gulf tour Kuwait/Bahrain/ Dubai/ Qatar/Muscat). In Kuwait, the show was hosted by Navelim Youth Centre (NYC) at the Indian Arts Circle hall. This club made the propaganda of my name giving me the title as 'Hitman of Konkani Stage'. It has to do with the percentage number of 'hit roles' he has enacted. The sobriquet still stands although he is a little title shy. “I prefer any kind of roles but most of all I like to play character roles. I craze for roles where I can exhibit great style and wear fancy clothes. I myself possess a passion to dress tidy and chic on stage. That helps me to expose my talents with freedom and fervor - be it singing, acting or dancing”, he mentioned to this interviewer.
The role of Doctor Romeo in late Shri Rosario Rod's non-stop drama 'Aum Kallokhant Sandllim'. This particular role specially written by Rosario Rod brought him into the limelight on the professional stage. So also, his other forte is that he enjoyed playing a classic negative role in Comedian Agostine's 'Suseg' for which he gained a number of die-hard fans. Also, at the staging of 'Goencho Saib' people used to come and kiss my hand and fall down at my feet…it was touching...
Among the females, Irene Cardozo e Vaz is my all time favorites as an actress, and after my marriage to her she is my heroine of all times.
Sylvester has acted in many regional language telefilms such as'Kranti',
'Somaz zago asa', 'Mhaka zaag zai' of Eagle Productions which were dubbed in Konkani and Marathi and telecast on Goa and Bombay television.
Sylvester has worked as a professional Konkani stage artiste and is much sought after actor to execute leading roles. He has acted and performed with the cream of Goa and Mumbai artistes – acted in short plays and Telefilms of Goa and Mumbai TV-Doordashan and sung many times. Gifted with an incredible tone, Sylvester has rendered his voice in many audio and CD albums in Goa/Mumbai and Mangalore. The last audio with lyrics penned by him was 'Tujem Upkari Hanv' together with Goa's nightingale Lorna. He is a celebrated compere at many gala shows and plays host for weddings, parties, dances, etc. Acted in first Konkani E-Cinema “Black-neshop atamchem fashion” by T-bush the film short entirely in Kuwait. Also seen singing in Shahu’s VCD- “MUSICIAN” and will be seen in “DOLLA” by Ignatius-this film also short in Kuwait & Goa.
Besides acting in Goa, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Ratnagiri, Malwan,
Udupi, Karwar, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc, he has an international exposure which goes to prove his star status. He has traveled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Qatar, Bahrain and now ofcourse based in Kuwait.
It is on record that Sylvester was the only Goan Konkani artist to be selected to sing at the Konkani film festival in 2000 and also acted in a professional English musical entitled 'Annie' directed by Fr.Valmiki Dias which was staged all over Goa & Bombay. It was a dream come true to act alongside legendary Konkani stage stalwarts like M.Boyer, Alfred Rose, Rita Rose, Ophelia, Robin Vaz, Rosario Rodrigues, Remmie Colaco, Antonette Mendes, Trio Kings, C D’Silva, Aristides Dias, Late Bab Peter, etc.
Sylvester is a Catechist in the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City for the last five years. He devotes his time in singing for the glory of God. "I am Choir Master & Incharge of 3 (three) Choirs in the Cathedral. I love to glorify God with my singing & Music and also to teach and train young children. My wife also sings along with me and my Son Jeremiah joyfully plays the keyboards", he mentions.
Recently Sylvester toured London in July with Maestro Shahu’s Musical show “TIATRIST” and by public demand and special request will be travelling once again to the U.K.to perform in Fr.Lucas Rodrigues (Pilar Fathers Production) “MHAKA ZABAB ZAI” next month.
Konkani lovers get set to entertain with the melodious voice of Sylvester Vaz and Irene for Comedian Philip's "ANI, ANIK ZAIEM" musical show to be staged on 9th September 2011 at the American International School auditorium, Maidan Hawally.
This article is based on an interview by: Gasper Crasto
Additional input, research and photos by: Gaspar Almeida
www.goa-world.com
August 23, 2011
[Photos supplied by the Vaz Family].
Tall and dignified, Sylvester Vaz, the 'Hitman of Konkani Stage' as he is popularly known among Konkani Tiatr lovers, is a simple and compassionate friend to all. He has directed many plays and musical shows and organized many Konkani and English programs in the State of Goa. He is a celebrated compere at many gala shows and plays host for weddings, parties, dances, etc. At first year L.L.B, Sylvester was awarded a special prize for cultural performances at the Goa University.
For over 13 years, Sylvester has worked as a professional Konkani stage artiste and is much sought after actor to execute leading roles. He has acted and performed with the cream of Goa and Mumbai artistes – acted in short plays and Telefilms of Goa and Mumbai TV-Doordashan and sung many times. Gifted with an incredible tone, Sylvester has rendered his voice in many audio and CD albums in Goa/Mumbai and Mangalore. The last audio with lyrics penned by him was 'Tujem Upkari Hanv' together with Goa's nightingale Lorna.
Besides acting in Goa, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Ratnagiri, Malwan, Udupi, Karwar, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc, he has an international exposure which goes to prove his star status. He has traveled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Qatar, Bahrain and now ofcourse based in Kuwait. The multitalented star has a distinct record of singing the opening chorus in almost every drama he features while winning awards has become a habit with him. He has bagged 5 times Best Actor and 6 times Best Singer Award at the Tiatr competitions organized by Kala Academy, Goa. Son of Mestre Camilo Vaz and Catarina Vaz, Sylvester comes from Maddel Grande, Margao, Goa. He is happily married to well-known stage artiste Irene Cardozo and has a 14 year old son named Jeremiah.
The dashing personality landed in Kuwait in 2002 to perform in a drama and fortunately to his good luck was invited to stay back for a job. Since then he has performed in almost every Konkani show organized by the Goan community in Kuwait. Deeply spiritual and having a strong religious grounding, Sylvester also uses his voice to spread the message of God. He is actively involved in the Charismatic Renewal Movement and is a prominent member of the Holy Family Choir as well as the husband-wife duo are also Cathecists serving in the Holy Family Cathedral. The star swept the audience off their feet with his screen presence in T-Bush’s Konkani first e-cinema 'BLACK Nhesop Atanchem Fashion'.
Initially, he used to organize stage plays and other variety programs at the Holy Spirit Church, Margao where he was involved in many activities specially in leading the church choir. His knowledge in playing the guitar and keyboards was a plus point. During one such program Sylvester was approached by Alex Rangel to act in his tiatr 'Koslo Kaido' for which he also composed songs and re-worked the whole script. I was spotted in this particular show by Micheal Gracias - a regular participant with his troupe Kala Niketan, Utorda, at Kala Academy Tiatr Competition, Panjim, he vividly remembers. Micheal invited me to join Kala Niketan and later gave me an opportunity to sing and act in the competition.
The biggest encouragement came when he won a merit certificate for just a one minute role. After that Sylvester was a regular for the competition shows for 9 consecutive years. I won many first places for acting and singing during this time featuring in prize winning plays like 'Valltti',
'Vadoll', 'Xhanti Melltoli', 'Onupkarponachem Vojem', 'Bodmas Zalem' and 'Moronn' under the Kala Niketan banner; and Michael Gracias' famed plays such as 'Moronn", 'Mukti', 'Zodd', 'Moipass', etc. Famous drama director Mario de Vasco who acted in one of our shows was so impressed with my singing prowess that he cast me in his first maiden show called 'Dhump', my first professional show, Sylvester smiles as he narrates this.
Under the banner Vell'lekar Nirmiti (Velim Productions) and direction of Fr. Nevel Gracias Sylvester acted in 'Amche Ghorabhe Kosbeleat?', Nach Gho Sundorea!', 'Amcho Bharat Mahaan!', Mhaka Tan Laglea', Tuji Xokti Dhi', 'Dev Kallzant Asa', 'Mhojea Mogant Ravat', 'Khursachem Zoit', etc. For Fr. Planton Faria, he acted in 'Goycho Saib', Kantteamcho Mukhutt,' etc. Other dramas I acted are late Rosario Rodrigues' 'Hanv Kallokhant Sandllim', 'Soglech Kantte Nhuim,' etc. Comedian Domnic's 'Tum Pasun', Comedian Agostine's 'Suseg', 'Sorg' as a joint director, Ali's 'Mog Korat', Jose Rod's 'Tujem Nanv Vhodd Zaum', M.Boyer's 'Kelear Chuk Kabar Sukh', Tony Dias' 'Thi Mhoji Maim (Part I) and Thi Mhoji Maim (Part II), Jr. Nelson's tiatr 'Ghorkar', etc and 'Argam Tuka Dhonia' by Tony Dias in 2005.
Sylvester sang at the Konkani film festival in 2000 and also acted in a professional English musical entitled 'Annie' directed by Fr.Valmiki Dias which was staged all over Goa and Bombay. It was a dream come true to act alongside legendary Konkani stage stalwarts like M.Boyer, Ophelia, Robin Vaz, Rita Rose, Rosario Rodrigues, etc.
His first show in Kuwait was for Simon Gonsalves in 'Tujea Kallzak Vinchar' in 2002. He also acted for Simon's 'Tuzo Gaum, Mhojem Naum'. Other dramas where he acted and was by now a recognized face were for Laurente Pereira's 'Lokachim Thonddam Bond' and 'Hea Gharachim Daram Bond'; 'Bhurgim Maim Paichem Sukh' and 'Ghor Bandlem-Ghorabho Moddlo' by Late Rosary Ferns; 'Almanachea Disa' by Marcus Vaz; Micheal D'Silva's 'Noora'; Salu Faleiro's 'Arxeant Hanslo, Arxeant Roddlo', Rafael de Majorda's drama, Rosario Rodrigues Production 'Aum Kallokhant Sandllim'; Patrick Dourado's 'Tujem Rogot'; Comedian Philip's Hit musical show 'Tum Voir Hanv Sokol', Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha's (KGTS) Mega Musical Show, 'Tiatr ani Tiatrist', 'Konknni Machiek Noman', and various other musical shows and programs organized by Goan and Mangalorian communities.
In 2001, Sylvester had an offer from Tony Dias, producer of the superhit drama 'Thi Mhoji Maim (Part I)' for a gulf tour Kuwait/Bahrain/ Dubai/ Qatar/Muscat). In Kuwait, the show was hosted by Navelim Youth Centre (NYC) at the Indian Arts Circle hall. This club made the propaganda of my name giving me the title as 'Hitman of Konkani Stage'. It has to do with the percentage number of 'hit roles' he has enacted. The sobriquet still stands although he is a little title shy. “I prefer any kind of roles but most of all I like to play character roles. I craze for roles where I can exhibit great style and wear fancy clothes. I myself possess a passion to dress tidy and chic on stage. That helps me to expose my talents with freedom and fervor - be it singing, acting or dancing”, he mentioned to this interviewer.
The role of Doctor Romeo in late Shri Rosario Rod's non-stop drama 'Aum Kallokhant Sandllim'. This particular role specially written by Rosario Rod brought him into the limelight on the professional stage. So also, his other forte is that he enjoyed playing a classic negative role in Comedian Agostine's 'Suseg' for which he gained a number of die-hard fans. Also, at the staging of 'Goencho Saib' people used to come and kiss my hand and fall down at my feet…it was touching...
Among the females, Irene Cardozo e Vaz is my all time favorites as an actress, and after my marriage to her she is my heroine of all times.
Sylvester has acted in many regional language telefilms such as'Kranti',
'Somaz zago asa', 'Mhaka zaag zai' of Eagle Productions which were dubbed in Konkani and Marathi and telecast on Goa and Bombay television.
Sylvester has worked as a professional Konkani stage artiste and is much sought after actor to execute leading roles. He has acted and performed with the cream of Goa and Mumbai artistes – acted in short plays and Telefilms of Goa and Mumbai TV-Doordashan and sung many times. Gifted with an incredible tone, Sylvester has rendered his voice in many audio and CD albums in Goa/Mumbai and Mangalore. The last audio with lyrics penned by him was 'Tujem Upkari Hanv' together with Goa's nightingale Lorna. He is a celebrated compere at many gala shows and plays host for weddings, parties, dances, etc. Acted in first Konkani E-Cinema “Black-neshop atamchem fashion” by T-bush the film short entirely in Kuwait. Also seen singing in Shahu’s VCD- “MUSICIAN” and will be seen in “DOLLA” by Ignatius-this film also short in Kuwait & Goa.
Besides acting in Goa, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Ratnagiri, Malwan,
Udupi, Karwar, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc, he has an international exposure which goes to prove his star status. He has traveled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Qatar, Bahrain and now ofcourse based in Kuwait.
It is on record that Sylvester was the only Goan Konkani artist to be selected to sing at the Konkani film festival in 2000 and also acted in a professional English musical entitled 'Annie' directed by Fr.Valmiki Dias which was staged all over Goa & Bombay. It was a dream come true to act alongside legendary Konkani stage stalwarts like M.Boyer, Alfred Rose, Rita Rose, Ophelia, Robin Vaz, Rosario Rodrigues, Remmie Colaco, Antonette Mendes, Trio Kings, C D’Silva, Aristides Dias, Late Bab Peter, etc.
Sylvester is a Catechist in the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City for the last five years. He devotes his time in singing for the glory of God. "I am Choir Master & Incharge of 3 (three) Choirs in the Cathedral. I love to glorify God with my singing & Music and also to teach and train young children. My wife also sings along with me and my Son Jeremiah joyfully plays the keyboards", he mentions.
Recently Sylvester toured London in July with Maestro Shahu’s Musical show “TIATRIST” and by public demand and special request will be travelling once again to the U.K.to perform in Fr.Lucas Rodrigues (Pilar Fathers Production) “MHAKA ZABAB ZAI” next month.
Konkani lovers get set to entertain with the melodious voice of Sylvester Vaz and Irene for Comedian Philip's "ANI, ANIK ZAIEM" musical show to be staged on 9th September 2011 at the American International School auditorium, Maidan Hawally.
This article is based on an interview by: Gasper Crasto
Additional input, research and photos by: Gaspar Almeida
www.goa-world.com
August 23, 2011
[Photos supplied by the Vaz Family].
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sovay khann Pott fugem
Sovay khann Pott fugem
Pavsachem mousom suru zatanch, amchi ruchui vaddtali. Mayachea mhoineant gormek lagun khainch jevunk naka-xem distalem, ponn pavs poddtoch, il'li tonddai zatoch, ruch vaddtali ani koslim-i khannam jirtalim.
Tedna amchi avoy amkam sanjechea vellar tizan, goddxem, caldo, khir, ale-bele vo mannkeo ani filos korun ditali. Ani tim ruchichim khannam ami gostan khataleanv. Ani pavsachea disamni jevnnank il'lo toracho vo khareacho mell'lear puro, boxi bhor xit-koddi ami ruchin jevtaleanv. Oslim jevnnam jevun ani oslim pivnnam pivun amchi kudd mozbut astali. Tednam 'pepsi’, ‘cola’, ‘fanta’, ‘sprite’, ‘dew’, him pivnnam titlim naslim, ponn aslim zalear-ui itle poixe moddun ami tim pivnnam piyeunk vocho nasleanv.
Tan laglich zalear thondd udok, limbu panni vo lassi ami piyetaleanv. Punn amchim jevnnam-pivnnam mat vellachea-vellar melltalim ani haka lagun amchi bolaiki pasun bori astali.Atanchim khannam-pivnnam: Amchea ghora sorxim kortalim tim khannam atam chodd xim disonant. Atanchea ghorkarnik vo atanchea avoyank tim korunk kollonant zalear amkam khobor nam. Oslim khannam tim khainch korinant, ani chodd korun pavsachea disamni bhurgeank bhuk lagtoch team bhurgeank rosteavelem khavunk avoyamni sonvoy kelea.
Gharantuch ruchik khannam mell'lolim zalear, bhurgim hanga-thoim sodhunk vechinaslim ani chukon gelim zalear-ui, goddiek kednaim-kednaim vetolim aslim. Tea kallar amche lagim poixe nasle ani poixe nastana ami bhailim khannam koxim khatoleanv asleanv? Atam avoy-bapui bhurgeam kodde kitlech poixe ditat, tim magir 'Lays’, ‘Pepsi' gheunuch asta ani magir wada-panv, mirsango, shev-puri, ros-omlette khaunk gaddeam kodde distat. Avois! Teo ani koxeo kortat tem pollelear teo ani khaupacheo? Ponn kitem-i tea khannant misoll asum, tim khannam mat ruchik lagtat! Ani kednai-kednai tim khannam vaittak poddlim zalear magir dusrea disak dhanvpachem! Gharant kitlim-i ruchik khannam aslear pasun, tim amkam borim lagonant, ponn “sovay khann pott fugem” mhonn zaite pavtt amchea monant yena.
Adim amchea ghorant porob, vadd-dis, logn, moronn aslear; ghorant randdlolem amkam vaddtale ani hea jevnnank ruch astali. Ponn atam thoddea lokak pasun 'buffet' asta. Toddeanchem 'buffet' jevonn gostak lagta zalear, toddeanchea jevnnank gostuch nasta. Ani te magir ek mon’xa fattlean xembhor rupia odikuch gheun vetat. Tench jevonn ghora randdlolem zalear, pon’nas-uch zaupachem ani odik gostachem aspachem. Ponn boxiyeancho, glas-ancho bondabost konn kortolo? Dusreak sanglear ani kottkottuch nam. Te magir sogllem gheun yetele ani vetole. Adim poixe samballunk ghorantuch randdtale ani tea kallar ‘caterers’ nasle; atam khoinchea-i vellar ani koslea-i somarombhak amchean ‘order’ dium yeta.Amchea jevnnank kitem gorjechem? Amkam Gõykarank mas chodd avodd’ta.
‘Mutton’, ‘chicken’, ‘beef’ --hacho ugddas kelearuch, amche jibek udok sutt’ta. Nustem nastana amchi xit-koddi amkam ruchona. Baji-palo vo torkari je amche bolaikek chodd mhotvachi ani gorjechi, ti amchea jevnnant na zalear pasun zata.
Magir piddent poddtoch ani voizan suchoitoch, tim ami khatanv. Udok amche bolaikek ekdom borem mhonntat, ponn tan laglearuch ami tem piyetanv. Tem bolaikhek borem mhonn amkam khobor asa, ponn tem ami kitle pautti piyetoleanv? Ani chodd udok piyeun, magir portun-portun konn dhanvtolo? Amcheamni jevnnacho vell samballunk zaina, haka lagun tacho amchea jivitant chodd foll mellona kai?
Ek lhan so nichev korum-ya: Amche bolaikhek faideachem tem khavunk, piyeunk gorjechem. Jem kitem ami jevtanv-piyetanv, taka-i vell asunk gorjechem. Bhailea khannam-pivnnam poros ghorant randlolem jevlear faideachem.
Fr. NEVEL GRACIAS (VELL’LEKAR)
[Sylvester Vaz]
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sambhar sorlear poteak vas urta - Nevel Vell'lekar
Sambhar sorlear poteak vas urta
-NEVEL VELL'LEKAR
Mon'xachem jivit Dev boroita. Devache yevzonne pormonnem ami hea sonvsarant yetanv, jiyetanv ani mortanv. Devache hukume xivai, ek kaddi pasun halona. Amche tokleche kens pasun mezlole asat, oxem ami mhonntanv. Mon'xachem moron chintlear ek sopon koxem. Tem mon'xachi piray pollena, tem zat-kat manun ghena. Chora porim tem yeta. Ani mon'xan tea vellar taka rav mhonnunk zaina. Ponn zo monish ea mornnank kurpechea jivitantlean toyar asta, to subhagi! Sorgimchea sukhacho to bhagidar zata.
Ek jivall yadnik somplo… Pri Thomas Fernandes, Colva ganvant, 1972 vorsa zolmol'lo. Raiturche siminarint apli nimni yadniponnachi akarnni kelea uprant, 2002 vorsak, taka yadniki makhnni favli. Taka Quepem ganvant padr kur koso nomearlo. Tea uprant Old Goa, Gonvllik Vidyamondirant, tannim aple yadniki akarnni chalu dovorli. Chear vorsam Kutt'tthale firgojent boro gonvllik vavr kelea uprant, taka Nuvem igorjent dhaddlo. Thoim taka don vorsam zaunchinch aslim. Sodanch hanstea tonddacho, doyall kallzacho, ek jivall yadnik to! Dukhan alsear pasun khuxal distalo. Konnache-i adarak pavtalo. Taka 'nam' mhonnunk kollonaslolem. Zalear apleo khuxeo pasun khuxin kaddun, dusreak khuxal korunk vavurtalo. To mhaka seminarint xiktana mellunk na, ponn to yadnik zatoch kitle pavtti to mhaka bhett'la, tedna tache koddlean mhaka zaitem xikunk mell'lam.
“Padr Vigar koso asa?” oxem vicharlear, padr vigarachi vhoddvik gaitalo. Pri Alvaro Martins ani apunn bhav-bhav koxe jiyetat, oxem sangtalo. To apleak padr vigar mellunk ek bhag mhonn somzotalo. Mhoino pasun zavnk na, hanv ravta tea 'Vianney Home' hea amchea yadnikachea ghorant to aplea boroborchea yadnikam sangata hanga ailolo. Hanv vavurta tea Loukik Seve Kendrant yevun Julayachea mhoineacho pasun aplo hixeop diun gel'lo.
'Tuji Khuxi Zaum' hea mhojea prachit kallantle dakhovnnecho ul'lekh korun to mhonntalo: “Amkam padrink amchea borea ani teagi jivitachi mozuri melltolich”. Ponn itle vegim to Bapachi mozuri gheunk vetolo mhonn konnench chintunk na. To aplea firgojentlea sumar satt tornatteank gheun Galgibaga veller piknikek gel'lo. Jevnnacho vell to. Nigtinch teg tornattim udkan gel'lim. Udkant buddunk laglim. Konnem tori Pri Thomas-ak kolloilem. To tim buddta thoinsor dhanvun gelo. Tegui tornateank mornnachea gansantlim umttun kaddlim. Ponn apunnuch mornnachi boli zalo. Tachea mornnachi khobor aikun hang khonti zalom. Ponn tegank novem jivit diunk, hea mogall yadnikan apnnachench bolidan kelem, hem mhaka kollon yetanch, mhaka hea mmhojea yadnik bahvachem gorv dislem.
Dusream pasot jiv divop, hache von vorto mog na, hea Jezucheach utramcho mhaka ugddas zalo. Jezucho ek khoro xis zaun, to omor zaun, porzoll'lo! Tachea tea teagi kornnenk hanv sallam martam. He tache mola-vorte kornnenk, Dev taka mozuri ditoloch mhonn hanv bhavartan sotmantam!
Tachem moron amkam sfurti dita… Choddxim zannam ami amchea ani amchea ghorabea pasot jiyetanv. Jezu bhaxen amchem jivit dusream pasot jiyeunk ani goroz poddlear morun Pri Thomas amkam sfurti zata. Tannem apnnachem chintunk na, dusrea khatir jiyelo ani melo. Az padri chukum von a, ami amcho tallo ubharun bobo martanv.
Kolva ganvchea padr vigaracheo chuki dakhoun, tacher ad ek gitanchi CD kaddloli. Konnem-i il'li chuk kelear pasun ami ti choddli korun, taka varear ghaltanv.
Apnnachea dolleantlem vhoddlem kisor asat tem kaddinastana, dusreanchea dolleantlem kuskut ami kaddunk bhonvtanv. Hem mon'xachem soimb! Zori tannim Kolvachea padr vigaran vaitt kelam mhonn somzun tacho Gõy bhor prochar kelo, zalear aiz Pri Thomas
dusream pasot aplo jiv diun omor zala, hi tachi mola vorti kornni ami rokddech vosortanv? He-i tache teagi kornnenk boroupamni, CD, VCD-intlean omor korat.
Atamche ani fuddle pillgek dusream pasot jiyeop ani morop kitem tem kollon yeum di! Pri Thomas somplo ponn to omor zalo. 'Sambhar sorlear poteak vas urta' he toren to sodanch amche modem jivo urtolo. Tachem jivall soimbhan nettoilolem ani dusream khatir jiyel'lem jivit ani moron amkam sodanch sfurti zatolem. Ami borem jivit jiyeta astana melear pasun ami onor zateel. Ami melear pasun lok amchea borea kornneamni nettoilolea jivitacho ugddas kortolo!
- Sylvester Vaz
12/06/2010
Pictures courtesy
http://nuvemparishionersofkuwait.blogspot.com/2010/05/tearful-farewell-to-fr-thomas-fernandes.html and www.goa-world.com
-NEVEL VELL'LEKAR
Mon'xachem jivit Dev boroita. Devache yevzonne pormonnem ami hea sonvsarant yetanv, jiyetanv ani mortanv. Devache hukume xivai, ek kaddi pasun halona. Amche tokleche kens pasun mezlole asat, oxem ami mhonntanv. Mon'xachem moron chintlear ek sopon koxem. Tem mon'xachi piray pollena, tem zat-kat manun ghena. Chora porim tem yeta. Ani mon'xan tea vellar taka rav mhonnunk zaina. Ponn zo monish ea mornnank kurpechea jivitantlean toyar asta, to subhagi! Sorgimchea sukhacho to bhagidar zata.
Ek jivall yadnik somplo… Pri Thomas Fernandes, Colva ganvant, 1972 vorsa zolmol'lo. Raiturche siminarint apli nimni yadniponnachi akarnni kelea uprant, 2002 vorsak, taka yadniki makhnni favli. Taka Quepem ganvant padr kur koso nomearlo. Tea uprant Old Goa, Gonvllik Vidyamondirant, tannim aple yadniki akarnni chalu dovorli. Chear vorsam Kutt'tthale firgojent boro gonvllik vavr kelea uprant, taka Nuvem igorjent dhaddlo. Thoim taka don vorsam zaunchinch aslim. Sodanch hanstea tonddacho, doyall kallzacho, ek jivall yadnik to! Dukhan alsear pasun khuxal distalo. Konnache-i adarak pavtalo. Taka 'nam' mhonnunk kollonaslolem. Zalear apleo khuxeo pasun khuxin kaddun, dusreak khuxal korunk vavurtalo. To mhaka seminarint xiktana mellunk na, ponn to yadnik zatoch kitle pavtti to mhaka bhett'la, tedna tache koddlean mhaka zaitem xikunk mell'lam. “Padr Vigar koso asa?” oxem vicharlear, padr vigarachi vhoddvik gaitalo. Pri Alvaro Martins ani apunn bhav-bhav koxe jiyetat, oxem sangtalo. To apleak padr vigar mellunk ek bhag mhonn somzotalo. Mhoino pasun zavnk na, hanv ravta tea 'Vianney Home' hea amchea yadnikachea ghorant to aplea boroborchea yadnikam sangata hanga ailolo. Hanv vavurta tea Loukik Seve Kendrant yevun Julayachea mhoineacho pasun aplo hixeop diun gel'lo.
'Tuji Khuxi Zaum' hea mhojea prachit kallantle dakhovnnecho ul'lekh korun to mhonntalo: “Amkam padrink amchea borea ani teagi jivitachi mozuri melltolich”. Ponn itle vegim to Bapachi mozuri gheunk vetolo mhonn konnench chintunk na. To aplea firgojentlea sumar satt tornatteank gheun Galgibaga veller piknikek gel'lo. Jevnnacho vell to. Nigtinch teg tornattim udkan gel'lim. Udkant buddunk laglim. Konnem tori Pri Thomas-ak kolloilem. To tim buddta thoinsor dhanvun gelo. Tegui tornateank mornnachea gansantlim umttun kaddlim. Ponn apunnuch mornnachi boli zalo. Tachea mornnachi khobor aikun hang khonti zalom. Ponn tegank novem jivit diunk, hea mogall yadnikan apnnachench bolidan kelem, hem mhaka kollon yetanch, mhaka hea mmhojea yadnik bahvachem gorv dislem. Dusream pasot jiv divop, hache von vorto mog na, hea Jezucheach utramcho mhaka ugddas zalo. Jezucho ek khoro xis zaun, to omor zaun, porzoll'lo! Tachea tea teagi kornnenk hanv sallam martam. He tache mola-vorte kornnenk, Dev taka mozuri ditoloch mhonn hanv bhavartan sotmantam!
Tachem moron amkam sfurti dita… Choddxim zannam ami amchea ani amchea ghorabea pasot jiyetanv. Jezu bhaxen amchem jivit dusream pasot jiyeunk ani goroz poddlear morun Pri Thomas amkam sfurti zata. Tannem apnnachem chintunk na, dusrea khatir jiyelo ani melo. Az padri chukum von a, ami amcho tallo ubharun bobo martanv.
Kolva ganvchea padr vigaracheo chuki dakhoun, tacher ad ek gitanchi CD kaddloli. Konnem-i il'li chuk kelear pasun ami ti choddli korun, taka varear ghaltanv.
Apnnachea dolleantlem vhoddlem kisor asat tem kaddinastana, dusreanchea dolleantlem kuskut ami kaddunk bhonvtanv. Hem mon'xachem soimb! Zori tannim Kolvachea padr vigaran vaitt kelam mhonn somzun tacho Gõy bhor prochar kelo, zalear aiz Pri Thomas
dusream pasot aplo jiv diun omor zala, hi tachi mola vorti kornni ami rokddech vosortanv? He-i tache teagi kornnenk boroupamni, CD, VCD-intlean omor korat. Atamche ani fuddle pillgek dusream pasot jiyeop ani morop kitem tem kollon yeum di! Pri Thomas somplo ponn to omor zalo. 'Sambhar sorlear poteak vas urta' he toren to sodanch amche modem jivo urtolo. Tachem jivall soimbhan nettoilolem ani dusream khatir jiyel'lem jivit ani moron amkam sodanch sfurti zatolem. Ami borem jivit jiyeta astana melear pasun ami onor zateel. Ami melear pasun lok amchea borea kornneamni nettoilolea jivitacho ugddas kortolo!
- Sylvester Vaz
12/06/2010
Pictures courtesy
http://nuvemparishionersofkuwait.blogspot.com/2010/05/tearful-farewell-to-fr-thomas-fernandes.html and www.goa-world.com
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Kollxeak dor zalea mhonn, ghorak uzo lainaka!
Kollxeak dor zalea mhonn, ghorak uzo lainaka!
- NEVEL VELL’LEKAR
Paskanche porbek thaun, Konknni tiatranchem bhirem bhair sorlem. Tiatrist potramcher apleo jahirati ghalun, aplo tiatr polleunk amontronn kortat. Itle sogott tiatr zatat te polleun amchi Konknni machi borich fuddem pavlea kai dista. Ponn durdoivan oxem ghoddona. Az Konknni machier yetat te tiatr pollelear amchi machi fattlean veta kai
dista. Amche adle tiatrist nennar asle. Ani nennarponnanuch ji Konknni bhas te zanno asle, tich bhas vaprun tannim Konknni machier aple tiatr dakhoile. Az amche zannar tiatrsit kosli Konknni vapurtat kai? Boro vinodh korun lokak tannim hansounk zata, ponn az pasun pozoddponn Konknni machier raj choloita? Az kitle nove-nove vixoy gheun Konknni machi girest korum yeta, ponn bore vixoy soddun, amche tiatrist eka-mekak ghansaun khatat, hantun koslem boreponn asa?
Tiatramni vapurloli Konknni bhas…Az zankam Konknni bhas il'li tori vachunk, borounk yeta, tankam amchea Inglez disalleancher tiatrachim nanvanch chukichim tim vachun, tokli khala ghalchi poddta. Thoddeank Konknnintlean mullavem xikxonn mellunk na, hem ami manun ghetanv. Ponn nennarponnachim biam gillche poros novo tiatr boroitana, tea tiatrachem nanv koxem borounchem, tem tori konna lagim vicharun, dusreanchi budh gheum yeta. Thodde poilich chuk kortat, magir konnem-i tanchi chuk sangtoch ti sudhartat ani tiatrachem nanv sarkhem boroitat. Thodde dusreanche aikopi nhoi! Ani atam Konknni boroupachi novi pod'dot ailea. Ami boroitat tem chukichem nhoi zait, ponn ami nove pod'dotin Konknni boroilear, amche borpavollicho dorzo vhoir sortolo. Tiatrachea nanvantuch zor chuk asa zalear, tanchi borpavoll koxi astoli, tem anink sangunk zai? Dubhav nam jem kitem boroupi boroita, tem tiatristank somzota, ponn jedna hoch tiatr pustok-rupan chhapun yeta, tedna to topastoleak magir xinko kaddcheo poddtat. Amchea tiatr boroupeamni disantlo il'lo tori vell kaddun thoddim Konknni utram xiklolim zalear, amche tiatracho dorzo unch pavpacho!
Tiatramni ozun pozoddponn dista…Pozddim, don orthachim utram vaprun, pozddeo kurvo korun vinodh kortole tiatrist tiatr pollenarank hansoitale, hi ek kalchi gozal mhonn ami somzotaleanv. Ponn hem burxeponn ozun amchea tiatramni cholta. Az him burxim utram aikun zaite zann apli man khala ghaltat. Ponn burxe asat tech fivnneo ghalun burxeank ollkhotat ani porot apoitat. Thodde burxem utor suru korun-uch thambtat. To kitem mhonnunk sodhta tem lokak bhes-borem somzota. Poir fattim eka tiatrak hanv gel’lom. Tem kantar mhojeach eka ganv-bhavan gailolem. To kantar borounk nokllo, konnem tori tem taka boroun dil’lem. Ani tachea digdorspean tem pas kel’lem. Hem pozddem kantar aikun mhojea mukhar aslolem tornattem ghuspolem. Tem tea kantarant aslolea pozddea utrancho orth aple avoy lagim vichartalem. Avoyn mhaka polleun tokli khala ghatli. Ponn rokddich vhoir kaddun tinnem mhaka mhonnlem ‘Fr Nevel, ami amchea bhurgeank ghevun tiatrak yetat, oslem pozoddponn aikunk? Tunvem tori hacher kitem-i tori sangchem, borounchem!’
Tiatrist eka-mekak gansaitat...Az kitle nove adhunik vixoy asat, zacher amcheamni amche tiatr boroum yeta, gitam rochun, ganvum yeta. Ponn amche aiche tiatrist tench ghevun asat. Poile te sorkarak tastale, ozun tastat; magir tankam padri mell’lle ani atam te eka mekak-uch tastat. Te eka- mekak tastat tem aikunk ani polleunk ami tiatrak vetanv? ‘Hanv chuklom tedna tannim mhaka bhogsunk zai aslo, ponn tannim mhaka sobhemazar vingllo kelo’ oso ek gavpi gaitalo. Tannem tuka bhogsunk na, atam tum tori taka bhogos mure, kantarantlean tanchi uz’zot kiteak kaddta, oxem eka mhojea ixttan mhaka mhonnlem. Dusreanchea khas jivitantleo osoktayo Konknni machievelean prochar korunk amkam konnem odhikar dila? Kollxeak dor dilea mhonn ghorak uzo laitat, toso Konknni machievelean porgottpachem dennem Devan amkam dilam, tacho kaichea-kai upeog korinaka! Devan zo xegunn tuka dila to kaddun vhorunk teach Devak podvi asa. Devan dil’lea tujea xegunnantlean ani borea jivitache dekhintlean, Konknni machi vhoir-vhoir sorum-dhi!
Raj Puroskar favo zalolo Shri.Vincent Fernandes (Star of Curtorim) -achi Herald English potracher konknnin ghatlea ti jahirat vachat.
[Text + photos courtesy: Sylvester Vaz
as forwarded to goa-world.com]
25/05/2010
- NEVEL VELL’LEKAR
Paskanche porbek thaun, Konknni tiatranchem bhirem bhair sorlem. Tiatrist potramcher apleo jahirati ghalun, aplo tiatr polleunk amontronn kortat. Itle sogott tiatr zatat te polleun amchi Konknni machi borich fuddem pavlea kai dista. Ponn durdoivan oxem ghoddona. Az Konknni machier yetat te tiatr pollelear amchi machi fattlean veta kai
dista. Amche adle tiatrist nennar asle. Ani nennarponnanuch ji Konknni bhas te zanno asle, tich bhas vaprun tannim Konknni machier aple tiatr dakhoile. Az amche zannar tiatrsit kosli Konknni vapurtat kai? Boro vinodh korun lokak tannim hansounk zata, ponn az pasun pozoddponn Konknni machier raj choloita? Az kitle nove-nove vixoy gheun Konknni machi girest korum yeta, ponn bore vixoy soddun, amche tiatrist eka-mekak ghansaun khatat, hantun koslem boreponn asa?
Tiatramni vapurloli Konknni bhas…Az zankam Konknni bhas il'li tori vachunk, borounk yeta, tankam amchea Inglez disalleancher tiatrachim nanvanch chukichim tim vachun, tokli khala ghalchi poddta. Thoddeank Konknnintlean mullavem xikxonn mellunk na, hem ami manun ghetanv. Ponn nennarponnachim biam gillche poros novo tiatr boroitana, tea tiatrachem nanv koxem borounchem, tem tori konna lagim vicharun, dusreanchi budh gheum yeta. Thodde poilich chuk kortat, magir konnem-i tanchi chuk sangtoch ti sudhartat ani tiatrachem nanv sarkhem boroitat. Thodde dusreanche aikopi nhoi! Ani atam Konknni boroupachi novi pod'dot ailea. Ami boroitat tem chukichem nhoi zait, ponn ami nove pod'dotin Konknni boroilear, amche borpavollicho dorzo vhoir sortolo. Tiatrachea nanvantuch zor chuk asa zalear, tanchi borpavoll koxi astoli, tem anink sangunk zai? Dubhav nam jem kitem boroupi boroita, tem tiatristank somzota, ponn jedna hoch tiatr pustok-rupan chhapun yeta, tedna to topastoleak magir xinko kaddcheo poddtat. Amchea tiatr boroupeamni disantlo il'lo tori vell kaddun thoddim Konknni utram xiklolim zalear, amche tiatracho dorzo unch pavpacho!
Tiatramni ozun pozoddponn dista…Pozddim, don orthachim utram vaprun, pozddeo kurvo korun vinodh kortole tiatrist tiatr pollenarank hansoitale, hi ek kalchi gozal mhonn ami somzotaleanv. Ponn hem burxeponn ozun amchea tiatramni cholta. Az him burxim utram aikun zaite zann apli man khala ghaltat. Ponn burxe asat tech fivnneo ghalun burxeank ollkhotat ani porot apoitat. Thodde burxem utor suru korun-uch thambtat. To kitem mhonnunk sodhta tem lokak bhes-borem somzota. Poir fattim eka tiatrak hanv gel’lom. Tem kantar mhojeach eka ganv-bhavan gailolem. To kantar borounk nokllo, konnem tori tem taka boroun dil’lem. Ani tachea digdorspean tem pas kel’lem. Hem pozddem kantar aikun mhojea mukhar aslolem tornattem ghuspolem. Tem tea kantarant aslolea pozddea utrancho orth aple avoy lagim vichartalem. Avoyn mhaka polleun tokli khala ghatli. Ponn rokddich vhoir kaddun tinnem mhaka mhonnlem ‘Fr Nevel, ami amchea bhurgeank ghevun tiatrak yetat, oslem pozoddponn aikunk? Tunvem tori hacher kitem-i tori sangchem, borounchem!’
Tiatrist eka-mekak gansaitat...Az kitle nove adhunik vixoy asat, zacher amcheamni amche tiatr boroum yeta, gitam rochun, ganvum yeta. Ponn amche aiche tiatrist tench ghevun asat. Poile te sorkarak tastale, ozun tastat; magir tankam padri mell’lle ani atam te eka mekak-uch tastat. Te eka- mekak tastat tem aikunk ani polleunk ami tiatrak vetanv? ‘Hanv chuklom tedna tannim mhaka bhogsunk zai aslo, ponn tannim mhaka sobhemazar vingllo kelo’ oso ek gavpi gaitalo. Tannem tuka bhogsunk na, atam tum tori taka bhogos mure, kantarantlean tanchi uz’zot kiteak kaddta, oxem eka mhojea ixttan mhaka mhonnlem. Dusreanchea khas jivitantleo osoktayo Konknni machievelean prochar korunk amkam konnem odhikar dila? Kollxeak dor dilea mhonn ghorak uzo laitat, toso Konknni machievelean porgottpachem dennem Devan amkam dilam, tacho kaichea-kai upeog korinaka! Devan zo xegunn tuka dila to kaddun vhorunk teach Devak podvi asa. Devan dil’lea tujea xegunnantlean ani borea jivitache dekhintlean, Konknni machi vhoir-vhoir sorum-dhi!
Raj Puroskar favo zalolo Shri.Vincent Fernandes (Star of Curtorim) -achi Herald English potracher konknnin ghatlea ti jahirat vachat.
[Text + photos courtesy: Sylvester Vaz
as forwarded to goa-world.com]
25/05/2010
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Enacting tragic scenes is Irene's forte
Enacting tragic scenes is Irene's forte
By Gilbert D'Mello
The over century old Konkani tiatr has been swiftly marching forward with more and more educated boys and girls taking to stage-acting. One such artist is Irene Cardoz e Vaz from Maddel in Margao.
Married to the noted tiatrist Sylvester Vaz now based in Kuwait , Irene who shot into the limelight in the late Rosario Rodrigues' tiatr 'Sopna' in 1985, is a post graduate in Arts. "I was 15 years old and had just passed SSC from St. Anthony's High School - Assolna in Salcete when the tiatrist Mario Menezes first introduced me to the late Rosario Rodrigues" informs Irene.
Thus began her acting career as she acted in Rodrigues' several tiatrs such as Fulham ani Kolle, Hanv Kallukant Sadlim and Ashram. Since then she has acted for most of the well-known stage directors like Patric Dourado in "Tin Fungotteamche Maran" and "Nomoskar" and also for M Boyer, Prem Kumar , Jose Rod, Prince Jacob, Fr. Planton Faria , Fr. Nevelle Gracias, Pascoal Rodrigues, Tony Dias and Mini Mario.
Give her any role in a tiatr and she performs it with immaculate perfection both to the satisfaction of the tiatr director and the audience as well. "I do not mind to play any role in a tiatr if at all I am allotted one, but I do certainly love to play a tragedy role, which is very dear to me", discloses Irene.
Whenever she is allotted a role in tiatr, she studies the script thoroughly before the commencement of the general rehearsals. " Believe me, I make all efforts to first rehearse the dialogues and their delivery before a mirror at home before going for the general rehearsals", informs Irene who has been into stage acting for almost two decades. "The exhortation in the Bible of Mathew 25:14-30 inspired me into stage acting" discloses the artist who is also in the 'Charismatic Movement' for a long time.
She is very grateful to her parents for being very supportive to her in her acting career right from her younger days. "It was indeed my parents who exhorted me to march ahead but for whom I would not have achieved such name and fame today," she remarks.
"After I married, my husband Sylvester, also let me his full support to continue with acting as he was very broadminded", asserted Irene proudly. She began first in Khell- tiatrs but after her marriage, she took a plunge in tiatrs and began singing in the company of her husband.
Commenting on the quality of tiatrs, Irene opines that the tiatr has come off age today, which indeed is a good sign. She warns the tiatr directors to exercise utmost caution and not portray any kind of vulgarity through cheap comedy, as that would lead to the destruction of the unique form of folk art. "Let the stage be a pulpit from where good morals and values are propagated to the audience specially to the younger generation of today," counsels Irene.
God has given me this great talent of acting and I am using it fully for the greater glory of the Almighty", says Irene who is also regarded in tiatr circles a the tragedy queen. A dashing footballer too. Irene represented Goa in 1987 when she was in the twelfth standard. Irene is blessed with a six year old son, Jeremiah.
HERALD-Mirror dated October 24, 2004
By Gilbert D'Mello
The over century old Konkani tiatr has been swiftly marching forward with more and more educated boys and girls taking to stage-acting. One such artist is Irene Cardoz e Vaz from Maddel in Margao.
Married to the noted tiatrist Sylvester Vaz now based in Kuwait , Irene who shot into the limelight in the late Rosario Rodrigues' tiatr 'Sopna' in 1985, is a post graduate in Arts. "I was 15 years old and had just passed SSC from St. Anthony's High School - Assolna in Salcete when the tiatrist Mario Menezes first introduced me to the late Rosario Rodrigues" informs Irene.
Thus began her acting career as she acted in Rodrigues' several tiatrs such as Fulham ani Kolle, Hanv Kallukant Sadlim and Ashram. Since then she has acted for most of the well-known stage directors like Patric Dourado in "Tin Fungotteamche Maran" and "Nomoskar" and also for M Boyer, Prem Kumar , Jose Rod, Prince Jacob, Fr. Planton Faria , Fr. Nevelle Gracias, Pascoal Rodrigues, Tony Dias and Mini Mario.
Give her any role in a tiatr and she performs it with immaculate perfection both to the satisfaction of the tiatr director and the audience as well. "I do not mind to play any role in a tiatr if at all I am allotted one, but I do certainly love to play a tragedy role, which is very dear to me", discloses Irene.
Whenever she is allotted a role in tiatr, she studies the script thoroughly before the commencement of the general rehearsals. " Believe me, I make all efforts to first rehearse the dialogues and their delivery before a mirror at home before going for the general rehearsals", informs Irene who has been into stage acting for almost two decades. "The exhortation in the Bible of Mathew 25:14-30 inspired me into stage acting" discloses the artist who is also in the 'Charismatic Movement' for a long time.
She is very grateful to her parents for being very supportive to her in her acting career right from her younger days. "It was indeed my parents who exhorted me to march ahead but for whom I would not have achieved such name and fame today," she remarks.
"After I married, my husband Sylvester, also let me his full support to continue with acting as he was very broadminded", asserted Irene proudly. She began first in Khell- tiatrs but after her marriage, she took a plunge in tiatrs and began singing in the company of her husband.
Commenting on the quality of tiatrs, Irene opines that the tiatr has come off age today, which indeed is a good sign. She warns the tiatr directors to exercise utmost caution and not portray any kind of vulgarity through cheap comedy, as that would lead to the destruction of the unique form of folk art. "Let the stage be a pulpit from where good morals and values are propagated to the audience specially to the younger generation of today," counsels Irene.
God has given me this great talent of acting and I am using it fully for the greater glory of the Almighty", says Irene who is also regarded in tiatr circles a the tragedy queen. A dashing footballer too. Irene represented Goa in 1987 when she was in the twelfth standard. Irene is blessed with a six year old son, Jeremiah.
HERALD-Mirror dated October 24, 2004
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Tete-a-Tete with superstar Sylvester Vaz
A Tete-a-Tete with superstar Sylvester Vaz
By Gasper Crasto, Team Mangalorean Kuwait
Kuwait Aug 6, 2008:
Tall and dignified, Sylvester Vaz, the 'Hitman of Konkani Stage' as he is popularly known among Konkani Tiatr lovers, is a simple and compassionate friend to all. He has directed many plays and musical shows and organized many Konkani and English programs in the State of Goa. He is a celebrated compere at many gala shows and plays host for weddings, parties, dances, etc.
At first year L.L.B, Sylvester was awarded a special prize for cultural
performances at the Goa University. For over 13 years, Sylvester has worked as
a professional Konkani stage artiste and is much sought after actor to execute
leading roles. He has acted and performed with the cream of Goa and Mumbai
artistes – acted in short plays and Telefilms of Goa and Mumbai TV-Doordashan
and sung many times. Gifted with an incredible tone, Sylvester has rendered his
voice in many audio and CD albums in Goa/Mumbai and Mangalore. The last audio
with lyrics penned by him was 'Tujem Upkari Hanv' together with Goa's
nightingale Lorna.
Besides acting in Goa, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Ratnagiri, Malwan,
Udupi, Karwar, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc, he has an international exposure which
goes to prove his star status. He has traveled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat,
Qatar, Bahrain and now ofcourse based in Kuwait.
The multitalented star has a distinct record of singing the opening chorus in
almost every drama he features while winning awards has become a habit with
him. He has bagged 5 times Best Actor and 6 times Best Singer Award at the
Tiatr competitions organized by Kala Academy, Goa.
Son of Mestre Camilo Vaz and Catarina Vaz, Sylvester comes from Maddel
Grande, Margao, Goa. He is happily married to well-known stage artiste Irene
Cardozo and has a 10 year old son named Jeremiah.
The dashing personality landed in Kuwait in 2002 to perform in a drama and
fortunately to his good luck was invited to stay back for a job. Since then he
has performed in almost every Konkani show organized by the Goan community in
Kuwait.
Deeply spiritual and having a strong religious grounding, Sylvester also uses
his voice to spread the message of God. He is actively involved in the
Charismatic Renewal Movement and is a prominent member of the Holy Family Choir
for the 8.00 am mass every Friday.
The star is set to sweep the audience off their feet with his screen presence
at the premier of entitled 'BLACK Nhesop Atanchem Fashion' - the first Konkani
E-Cinema scheduled for release on Aug 10, 2007 at Masrah, Hawalli Auditorium.
What makes this flamboyant actor-singer click? Talent of course, which he has
in abundance with hard work to match! Let's find out more in this one-to-one
with Gasper Crasto.
Q. How did Sylvester Vaz come to be an actor?
Sylvester: Initially, I used to organize stage plays and other variety
programs at the Holy Spirit Church, Margao where I was involved in many
activities specially in leading the church choir. My knowledge in playing the
guitar and keyboards was a plus point. During one such program I was approached
by Alex Rangel to act in his tiatr 'Koslo Kaido' for which I also composed
songs and reworked the whole script. I was spotted in this particular show by
Mr. Micheal Gracias - a regular participant with his troupe Kala Niketan,
Utorda, at Kala Academy Tiatr Competition, Panjim. He invited me to join Kala
Niketan and later gave me an opportunity to sing and act in the competition.
The biggest encouragement came when I won a merit certificate for just a one
minute role. After that I was a regular for the competition shows for 9
consecutive years. I won many first places for acting and singing during this
time featuring in prize winning plays like 'Valltti', 'Vadoll', 'Xhanti
Melltoli', 'Onupkarponachem Vojem', 'Bodmas Zalem' and 'Moronn' under the Kala
Niketan banner; and Michael Gracias' famed plays such as 'Moronn", 'Mukti',
'Zodd', 'Moipass', etc. Famous drama director Mario de Vasco who acted in one
of our shows was so impressed with my singing prowess that he cast me in his
first maiden show called 'Dhump', my first professional show.
Q. Who are the prominent directors that you worked under?
Sylvester: Under the banner Vell'lekar Nirmiti (Velim Productions) and
direction of Fr. Nevel Gracias I acted in 'Amche Ghorabhe Kosbeleat?', Nach Gho
Sundorea!', 'Amcho Bharat Mahaan!', Mhaka Tan Laglea', Tuji Xokti Dhi', 'Dev
Kallzant Asa', 'Mhojea Mogant Ravat', 'Khursachem Zoit', etc. For Fr. Planton
Faria, I acted in 'Goycho Saib', Kantteamcho Mukhutt,' etc. Other dramas I
acted are late Rosario Rodrigues' 'Hanv Kallokhant Sandllim', 'Soglech Kantte
Nhuim,' etc. Comedian Domnic's 'Tum Pasun', Comedian Agostine's 'Suseg', 'Sorg'
as a joint director, Ali's 'Mog Korat', Jose Rod's 'Tujem Nanv Vhodd Zaum',
M.Boyer's 'Kelear Chuk Kabar Sukh', Tony Dias' 'Thi Mhoji Maim (Part I) and Thi
Mhoji Maim (Part II), Jr. Nelson's tiatr 'Ghorkar', etc. Last show I acted in
Goa was 'Argam Tuka Dhonia' by Tony Dias in 2005.
I sang at the Konkani film festival in 2000 and also acted in a professional
English musical entitled 'Annie' directed by Fr.Valmiki Dias which was staged
all over Goa and Bombay. It was a dream come true to act alongside legendary
Konkani stage stalwarts like M.Boyer, Ophelia, Robin Vaz, Rita Rose, Rosario
Rodrigues, etc.
Q. What about your 'record' in Kuwait?
Sylvester: My first show in Kuwait was for Simon Gonsalves in 'Tujea Kallzak
Vinchar' in 2002. I also acted for Simon's 'Tuzo Gaum, Mhojem Naum'. Other
dramas I acted are Laurente Pereira's 'Lokachim Thonddam Bond' and 'Hea
Gharachim Daram Bond'; 'Bhurgim Maim Paichem Sukh' and 'Ghor Bandlem-Ghorabho
Moddlo' by Rosary Ferns; 'Almanachea Disa' by Marcus Vaz; Micheal D'Silva's
'Noora'; Salu Faleiro's 'Arxeant Hanslo, Arxeant Roddlo', Rafael de Majorda's
drama, Rosario Rodrigues Production 'Aum Kallokhant Sandllim'; Patrick
Dourado's 'Tujem Rogot'; Comedian Philip's 'Tum Voir Hanv Sokol', Kuwait-Goa
Tiatristanchi Sonstha's (KGTS) Mega Musical Show, 'Tiatr ani Tiatrist',
'Konknni Machiek Noman', and various other musical shows and programs organized
by Goan and Mangalore-ian communities.
Q. You are known as the 'Hitman of Konkani stage'? How did you get this 'apt'
title?
Sylvester: In 2001, I had an offer from Tony Dias, producer of the superhit
drama 'Thi Mhoji Maim (Part I)' for a gulf tour
(Kuwait/Bahrain/Dubai/Qatar/Muscat). In Kuwait, the show was hosted by Navelim
Youth Centre at the Indian Arts Circle hall. This club made the propaganda of
my name giving me the title as 'Hitman of Konkani Stage'. It has to do with the
percentage number of 'hit roles' I have enacted. The sobriquet still stands
although I am a little title shy.
Q. What kind of roles usually appeal to you?
Sylvester: I prefer any kind of roles but most of all I like to play
character roles. I craze for roles where I can exhibit great style and wear
fancy clothes. I myself possess a passion to dress tidy and chic on stage. That
helps me to expose my talents with freedom and fervor - be it singing, acting
or dancing.
Q. Which role did you like playing to your hearts content so far?
Sylvester: The role of Doctor Romeo in late Shri Rosario Rod's non-stop drama
'Aum Kallokhant Sandllim'. This particular role specially written by Rosario
Rod brought me into the limelight on the professional stage. So also, I enjoyed
playing a classic negative role in Comedian Agostine's 'Suseg' for which I
gained a number of die-hard fans. Also, at the staging of 'Goencho Saib' people
used to come and kiss my hand and fall down at my feet…it was touching...
Q: Tell us something about your role in BLACK
Sylvester: I' am playing a character of a son working in a high status
environment in Kuwait. First and foremost the script is interesting and
moreover T-Bush, being such an intelligent craftsman, has spun around a tale
that will keep everyone at the edge of their seats even as they laugh along.
You know, it is such a lethal combination.
Q. Which actor or actress has impressed you in your career and in BLACK? Why?
Sylvester: I met late Bab Peter just once in Jose Rod's drama 'Tujem nanv
vhodd zaum' in Goa and I truly enjoyed working with this legend. He has a down
to earth personality. Among the females, Irene Cardozo e Vaz is my all time
favorites as an actress, and after my marriage to her she is my heroine of all
times. In Black, I enjoyed working with all my co-artistes. We had lots of fun
on the sets especially Comedian Philip's presence would add sparkle to the sets
– he is so lively.
Q: Did you get to see any footage of your role in BLACK?
Sylvester: (smiling) Till date – No! Hopefully before the release…..?
Q. What is your favorite scene from BLACK that you think people will want to
watch over and over?
Sylvester: Hmmm……all scenes are lively and well balanced. Though I don't have
a principal role to play, according to T-Bush, a lot of profundity of the film
is based on my character. Just wait and watch…..
Q. How did you prepare for your role in BLACK?
Sylvester: There was no special preparation. It's a 'standard' role and
frankly speaking T-Bush had faith in me that I would do it naturally. He kept
telling me this all the time. I feel proud that a 'director of international
fame' had so much confidence in me.
Q. What was it like working under the supervision of T-Bush?
Sylvester: T-Bush is a simple person, but full of zeal for innovative ideas.
Best thing is that he is not biased, treats everyone with respect. I really
appreciate his temperament and strategy to handle things in a suave manner
during the sets. He gave us all the liberty to feel at ease. I thank him for
giving me the opportunity to exhibit my talent and for adjusting the 'shoot'
dates according to my schedule. Not forgetting to wish God's blessing upon
BLACK and success in his future endeavors, I would love to work with T-Bush in
all his future projects.
Q. What do you expect for yourself as an actor out of acting in BLACK?
Sylvester: I have acted in many regional language telefilms such as
'Kranti', 'Somaz zago asa', 'Mhaka zaag zai' of Eagle Productions which were
dubbed in Konkani and Marathi and telecast on Goa and Bombay television. I have
done a few home videos as well but this particular E-Cinema is gonna be
something totally different. Iam looking forward to the premier of the movie on
Aug 10, 2007 and see myself there on the giant screen.
Q. What are your expectations of BLACK for the movie fans?
Sylvester: My expectations are very high. I've seen lot many things done with
great fortitude and perfection contrary to things that I have seen in my career
on stage. To undertake a mega project like this film (BLACK) that too in a
foreign country requires great nerve and determination. T-Bush seems to have
achieved it. I'am pretty thrilled to be acting in the film. Trust me, anyone
who misses this film will miss the opportunity of life because I understand
this film will not be available as a home video. I am sure the film is not just
for an Indian audience but an entire International audience. The subject is a
light hearted entertainer; it would surely meet with universal acceptance.
Q. What are you most often afraid of in life?
Sylvester: Jealousy, back-stabbing and hypocrisy.
Q. What have you learnt as an actor in Kuwait?
Sylvester: I have learnt a lot! They say experience makes a man wiser….sure
as the saying goes I have learnt to adjust with different 'creatures' who move
around with 'kam zalem voiz melo' type of attitude. I have survived from the
clutches of jealousy and back stabbing solely on my talents, and I still exist
to serve the Konkani Stage in Kuwait by the grace of god and strong support of
my family. To mention, the 'organizers' of shows in Kuwait should avoid
creating fissure among co-artistes and work towards the unity of all
'tiatrists' for a constructive future.
Q. What do you most frequently dream about?
Sylvester: Having my own villa on an island.
Q. You are one of the best singers in Kuwait, yet you have not come up with
your own album. Comments?
Sylvester: Yes, many fans and friends question me on this, the only answer I
can give them is, 'wait, wait, my time is not yet come.'
Q. What projects are currently in your agenda?
Sylvester: My own drama and my own home video album and possibly a mega
Konkani film. I have offers to perform in London, Canada, Germany, etc. Looking
ahead to keep myself busy!
Q. Is your family into tiatr?
Sylvester: Yes, my wife Irene is a professional stage artiste for decades and
my son Jeremiah also acted with us in 2 shows in Kuwait. He can play drums and
keyboards and is grooming to be a musician. My father is a musician and teaches
music.
Q. Is there anything you would die for?
Sylvester: Nothing, but I have a great dream to act with Amitabh Bachchan.
One of my favorite actors since my childhood, I am always fascinated by his
high quality of acting and caliber. I remember once when I was preparing for my
Xth standard board exams, although I had an exam next day, I left my studies
and ran to see Amitabh's shooting of 'Mein Azad Hoon' in Margao.
More on BLACK:
Stage great Mario de Majorda in a new avatar
Black star Comedian Philip spills the beans
Black: Helen Pinto in a friendly appearance
A Tete-a-Tete with Cajetan Pereira
What makes 'Black' an E-Cinema?
Rowla Lewis: Amazing 'discovery' of BLACK
Crowning of 'Comedy Queen Querobina'
Black: Braz de Parra composes songs with danceable beat riffs
Lead actress of Black - Gracy Morais Speaks
'Black' film shot in Kuwait set for release
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