Sir/Madam, The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG), in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan Margao, will organise “Mhalgoddea Tiatristancho Bhouman” on 20th February 2026 at 3.30 pm at the Pai Tiatrist Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.
The highlight of the function will be the presentation of the Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Awards 2025 (Commercial), instituted in memory of late Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes. This year’s awardees are Leslie Pereira, Santano Pereira and Joaquim Lorenco Fernandes, popularly known as Jack Ferry. The Young Achievers Awards 2025, instituted in memory of late Regina Fernandes, will also be presented during the event. The awardees include Maria Swizel Afonso, Fevila Fernandes, Pierson Paulo D’Costa and Aston Soares. The programme will also feature the release of the book ‘Kantar Kor’, authored by Edwin D’Costa. Additionally, prizes will be distributed to the winners of the 13th Children’s Tiatr Competition organised by TAG. Shri Nilesh Cabral, Hon. MLA of Curchorem constituency, will attend the function as the chief guest. Smt. Platilda Afonso e Dias, a veteran tiatrist, will be the guest of honour. Special invitees include Smt. Sharmila Fernandes, granddaughter of the late Joao Agostinho Fernandes, and Shri Rajendra Talak, Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. You are kindly requested to depute your photographer/videographer/reporter for the function so that wide coverage is given to the awards presentation ceremony. Thanking you Yours faithfully Sd/- Carlos Fernandes *Member Secretary*
