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AN INTERVIEW with FRANCIS DE VERNA
- one of the guest stars of BLACK
FRANCIS de VERNA is a long time resident in Kuwait.
He has been on the Konkani stage in Goa and Mumbai
since 1965. He has been elected to several Goan
organizations including the Goan Welfare Society
(GWS), and Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS),
and performs/sings on stage regularly. His Konkani
AUDIO Album 'Ojapanchi Maim' in dedication to Mother
Mary speaks much about the humble star's ingenuity in
music and his ideological vision.
In a brief Interview to www.goa-world.com team, the
senior Kuwait-based Goan Konkani stage artiste who
plays a guest appearance role in the first Konkani
E-Cinema BLACK Nhesop Atanchem Fashion, Francis de
Verna revealed his heart:
Excerpts:
Q. Tell us about what you felt about BLACK on its
release.
Francis de Verna: To my knowledge and experience of
Konkani entertainment in over 40 years, the film is
fantastic with the best music ever produced for a
Konkani film.
Q. Describe those moments when you saw yourself on the
big screen.
Francis de Verna: As this was my first appearance on
the big screen, I felt very happy and am proud to have
acted in the first Konkani E-cinema.
Q. Comment on your role in Black.
Francis de Verna: My role is very simple but I liked
it as it is -- short and sweet.
Q. How do you usually choose your roles?
Francis de Verna: I choose my roles based on my
ability to do justice for the character portrayed.
Q. How hard is your effort and commitment towards
acting?
Francis de Verna: I have been performing on the stage
since 1965. I have acted and sung for most of the
yesteryears dramatists and troupes. I love the
Konkani stage and will continue to work for it. I
always put my utmost efforts and given an opportunity
I commit myself to perform to the best of my ability.
Q. Which kind of characters do you like acting?
Francis de Verna: My characters are always of
tragedy, and as long as I live I will do sad roles.
It gives me great enthusiasm to perform such roles.
It gives me the strength to display my natural
capabilities towards the enactment of such roles.
Q. Of late you are not heard of after BLACK. Why?
Francis de Verna: As we all are well aware, ones job
is more important in this part of the country for
survival. Could be in the next film, I may be there
with a better performance or in the next tiatr. I
sang a song on Goa Day very recently. If time
permits, I would be ready to perform for all the
forthcoming dramas, but sadly it is not to be so as my
job is of such nature that I have to be in action at
short notice.
Q. What are your views on Goan films?
Francis de Verna: Good prospects. Our village son
from Verna T-Bush can now be considered as one of the
Indian film greats! With the unique technology and
sound system incorporated in BLACK, T-Bush has
become a shining star of this genre. He is a pride of
all Goans. Moreover, he has made Kuwait Goans proud
producing the first E-Cinema from Kuwait.
Q. Tell us about your favourite artistes and films.
Francis de Verna: My favorite artistes were C.Alvares
and Cecilia Machado. Amchem Noxib, Nirmonn and
Mogacho Anvddo are the best Konkani films Ive
watched in the theatres.
Q. How would you rate yourself as an artiste?
Francis de Verna: As you are well aware singing and
acting is in my blood. I rate myself in the top
category of Konkani Stage artistes. As I mentioned
earlier, I have been involved in many cultural
activities right from my schooldays and I have always
earned a good name as an artiste. Thats how I wish
to remain.
Q. What are your other future aspirations?
Francis de Verna: Retiring peacefully in our beautiful
Goa is my dream. I also wish to continue my good work
on stage with the blessings of Almighty God.
Website: www.t-bush.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[The First Konkani e-cinema "BLACK Nhesop Atanchem
Fashion" produced and directed by Kuwait-based Goan
award winning director and cinematographer T-BUSH was
premiered on 9th August 2007 in Kuwait, followed by
another show on the same day.
A Special Screening will be held tomorrow, November
30th, 2007 at the Hawalli A.C. Auditorium, Kuwait at
3:00 p.m. sharp. For details email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
- Forwarded by www.goa-world.com
"BLACK" - 1st Konkani e-cinema - screening on 30th Nov. at Hawalli A.C.
Auditorium
Gate Passes available at Raja Stores (Kuwait City) email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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