Although 1904 heralded a new era of female artiste (Ms. Regina Fernandes) on Konknni Stage, much of the 20’s, 30’s and even early forties were dominated by the males enacting female roles on stage. Dressed as females, mimicking femal-ish voices, the males continued the characterization of females to perfection. Many top directors struggled to persuade Goan women to take up acting on the stage, however, time and again this exercise would be futile with the girls disappearing into oblivion almost after a brief stint on stage.
At this stage, the demure female to perfection, Ms. Remmie, sorry Mr. Remmie Colaco was a god’s gift to many directors in the 40’s. Going back in the history, Remmie, started his innings in professional acting career way back in the 1940s. Hailing from Sanvordem, Remmie studied music at an early age and later proceeded to Mumbai (earlier Bombay) to pursue further studies. He took part in a few small plays and concerts presented by his friends mostly enacting female character roles. His first role in the professional tiatr “Maim” almost won major recognition of his talent as a singer and actor.
A regular feature with AMB Rose and Edward Almeida singing duets at that stage, brought him under the gaze of other professional artistes, including none other than another mighty legend of Konknni stage, C. Alvares. This marked the era of C. Alvares-Remmie duet on-stage. Remmie also acted in many tiatrs of C. Alvares mostly enacting female character roles. By then Remmie had also paved way for himself in tiatrs of other directors. He gradually started doing male character roles in the tiatrs. Within a few years, Remmie had carved a niche for himself in this arena. In addition to his composing capabilities his singing finesse regaled the audiences. Remmie was an artist to stay.
In 1955, he staged his first tiatr entitled “Satvo Sacrament”, followed by “Bhauponnacho Kaido", "Chouto Mandament", "Sukh Tarvotteachem", "Zolmancho Gaum", "Ghorachem Suk", "Don Kallzam" ani "Atancho Teomp". Regular faces in his presentations were his close buddies and leading personalities of the stage, M. Boyer, Jacinto Vaz, and C Alvares. By now he has a record run of more than 1000 tiatrs to his credit and an equal number of songs sung on stage, All India Radio and Konknni audio albums. He has also produced one audiocassette with his own compositions. Remmie had a rare honour of his song “Ankvar Moriechem Dukh” selected by the AIR to be one among the best songs in Konknni language.
Although now leading a quiet life, Remmie appears occasionally on stage and is still a great crowd puller. He still motivates and encourages youngster to embrace the Konknni stage. He is also instrumental in the creation of some of leading personalities of Konknni stage. KGTS Team salutes Remmie Colaco for his immense contribution to the Konknni Stage and wish him the best in his endeavours.
Augusto & Gracy Morais Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait)
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