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Lifetime Contribution to Konkani Cinema Award

The scheme provides a prestigious annual award consisting of a shawl, memento, citation, and cash purse of ₹50,000/-, with recognition given at a special function held on 24th April every year on the anniversary of the release of the first Konkani film 'Mogacho Anvddo' by late Al-Jerry Braganza.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Cash Award: ₹50,000/- as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa. | Honorary Items: Shawl, memento, and citation presented to the awardee. | Recognition Ceremony: Special function held on 24th April every year on the anniversary of the first Konkani film. | _The awardee must be present in person to receive the award at the ceremony._ | _The award ceremony attendance is mandatory - no proxy or representative acceptance is allowed._ | _*Once received, the award cannot be conferred again in the recipient's lifetime across any category._

Who can apply

The applicant must be not less than 60 years of age.; The applicant must have contributed to Konkani Cinema development.; The age limit of 60 years may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.; The applicant should demonstrate excellence as an actor, script writer, director, playback singer, lyricist, producer, or composer.; The applicant may have received awards in their respective field.; The applicant should have done innovation on the Konkani Cinema front.; The applicant, if a singer/musician, should have songs recorded on vinyl records, Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, online platforms, or brought out in video format.; The applicant may have worked in films of other languages in various capacities including acting, directing, singing, composing music, composing lyrics, designing sets, providing background music, or designing light effects.; The applicant, if a script writer or lyricist, may have published books of their scripts or lyrics.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the minimum age requirement that an artist must meet to be considered for this prestigious recognition?

The artist should be not less than 60 years of age, though this age limit may be relaxed if the health of the artist is not well.

How many recipients can receive this honor in a single calendar year?

Only one award will be conferred every year to maintain the exclusivity and prestige of the recognition.

What monetary compensation does the recipient receive along with the ceremonial items?

The awardee receives a cash purse of ₹50,000/- as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa, along with a shawl, memento, and citation.

Can an artist who has already received this award be considered again for the same recognition in future?

No, Tiatr Academy of Goa confers Lifetime Contribution awards only once in a lifetime, whether in Tiatr, Khell, Khell-Tiatr, or Konkani Cinema.

What specific date and occasion is chosen annually for presenting this honor to the selected recipient?

The award is presented at a special function on 24th April every year, commemorating the anniversary of the first Konkani film 'Mogacho Anvddo' release.

Is it mandatory for the selected artist to attend the award ceremony personally to receive the honor?

Yes, the awardee must be present in person to receive the award at the special function.

What criteria are considered when evaluating whether a singer or musician deserves this recognition?

The selection committee considers whether their songs are recorded on vinyl records, Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, online platforms, or brought out in video format.

How does the selection committee gather nominations and recommendations for potential candidates each year?

Selection is done through recommendations from individuals and institutions, and also through advertisements published in local newspapers.

Can the Executive Board select deserving artists who were not included in the recommended list?

Yes, the Executive Board may also select deserving artists from outside the recommended list based on their discretion.

What additional professional accomplishments are considered if an artist has worked beyond regional cinema?

The committee considers if they have acted, directed, sung, composed music, composed lyrics, designed sets, provided background music, or designed light effects for films in other languages.

What types of published works are taken into consideration for script writers and lyricists during the selection process?

The selection committee considers whether script writers or lyricists have published any books containing their scripts or lyrics.

What specific innovations and creative contributions are evaluated when selecting candidates for this lifetime achievement?

The committee assesses whether the artist has done any innovation on the Konkani Cinema front throughout their career.

Does the artist's excellence need to be demonstrated across multiple roles or can specialization in one area qualify them?

Artists can qualify by demonstrating excellence in any single role such as acting, script writing, directing, playback singing, lyric writing, producing, or composing.

Are previous awards and recognitions received by the artist considered as part of the selection criteria?

Yes, whether the artist has received any awards in their respective field is one of the aspects taken into consideration during selection.