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{{Short description|Indian actor and singer (1940–1980)}}
'''Francisco Fernandes''' (12 January 1940 – 9 February 1980), known professionally as '''Francis de Paroda''' or '''Shalibai''', was an Indian actor, singer, and composer known for his work in ''[[Tiatr#Khell tiatr|khell]]'' and ''[[tiatr]]'' productions.
==Career==
Fernandes was a versatile artist known for his proficiency as a composer, singer, and character actor. His talent extended beyond his musical contributions, as he made an impact in the realm of traditional Goan street plays known as "khell." While initially gaining recognition in tiatrs, a distinctive form of Goan musical theater, Fernandes garnered acclaim for his portrayal of female characters through his adeptness as a female impersonator. Fernandes became a popular figure in the world of khell performances, particularly in the fell or khells crafted by Konkani khell playwright A. Moraes in the Salcete taluka region. His portrayal of a Hindu female character named "Xalibai" ot Shalibai was so memorable that he earned the moniker "Shalibai" from his audiences. Femandes later ventured into creating his own khell productions, solidifying his position as a teacher and mentor in the realm of folk plays. Among Fernandes's khell works are "Kaido Kumparponnacho" (Rule of an Affair), "Bodmas" (Wicked), "Noxib" (Luck), 'Dothichem Kestaum" (Quarrel of Dhoti), and "Corit To Bhogit" (You reap what you sow). The mere announcement of "Xalibayelo Fell yeta" (Xalibai's 'fell' is coming) would generate eager anticipation and enthusiasm within the community, regardless of whether Fernandes was the creator of the production or partaking in the presentations of other khell mestris.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Da Costa |first=Fausto V. |title=TIATR 125th Anniversary Commemorative Volume |publisher=[[Tiatr Academy of Goa]] |year=2019 |location=[[Panaji, Goa]] |pages=205}}</ref> Fernandes's contributions solidified his status as one of the popular khell mestris, alongside figures like Niclau Marian from Vhodlem Bhatt, Benaulim, Don Toklo from Colva, F.Coloi, and Bhataghotto.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verdes |first=Edward |date=28 January 2008 |title=Zomni khell during the Carnival |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210100925/http://www.goa-world.com/goa/index.html |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Goa World}}</ref> Additionally, he gained recognition and popularity as a khellgoddo (khell actor).<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Mazarello |first=Wilson |title=Konkani Khell Tiatr |publisher=[[Dalgado Konknni Akademi]] |date=10 March 2018 |location=Panaji, Goa |pages=xi, 3, 6}}</ref>
Fernandes was also described as a figure among the early khell performers, alongside artists such as Anton Marie, Santiago Pereira, M. Menino Afonso, Marian Silva, Diniz Sequeira, Antonio Moraes, Patrick Dourado, Khell Jose, Buk Buko, Don Toclo, Xempea Minguel, Khadda Minguel, Socorro Piedade Fernandes, and Magnier Rod. Active during the 1960s, they made significant contributions to the traditional Goan street plays known as zom'nivoilea khell. Even today, Fernandes and his fellow artists are remembered for their cantos (songs). Their plays were regarded as enlightening, with the opening and featured songs being particularly praised for their delightful nature. In addition, the music of Fernandes and other artists was quite regarded in the past, but today in the contemporary tiatr era, there are a multitude of musicians contributing to the scene. The lyrics of their play songs often took the form of riddles or proverbs. One distinguishing aspect of Fernandes' music and that of his contemporaries was its roots in the teachings of khell mestris (teachers). In the zomnivoilea khell tradition, singers would frequently perform long, intricate songs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viegas |first=Osvi |date=30 May 2021 |title=Tiatrachim Kantaram Ani Songit |url=https://issuu.com/fngoa/docs/gulab_may_2021 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Gulab |language=gom}}</ref> Fernandes himself was a khellam mestri or khell xikoupis (khell teacher) of the era, actively engaged in teaching and staging khell performances.<ref name=":1" />
Xallibai, also known as Shalibai, was a prominent character in khell folklore, immortalized alongside other figures like Battagotto (boiled rice grain) and Coli (tin). Xallibai was portrayed by Fernandes,<ref name=":0" /> who was among the deferential actors of the time, some of whom lacked formal education. The scripts used in the past khell performances of Fernandes's and artistes alike, were regarded for their richness and distinctiveness compared to contemporary tiatr productions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khell Tiatr – A unique aspect of the Goan Carnival |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Khell-Tiatr-–-A-unique-aspect-of-the-Goan-Carnival/126887 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=oHeraldo}}</ref> Theater director Roseferns observed that the emergence of commercial tiatr productions has been a key factor in the waning influence and viewership of khell tiatr performances within the theatrical landscape.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-02-12 |title='Once-popular khells now dwindling in popularity' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...ndling-in-popularity/articleshow/18456352.cms |access-date=2024-04-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The introduction of John de Parra (Antonio Jose Trindade) as a prompter in Carnival khells, typically staged during the Carnival season in Goa, was a contribution made by Fernandes. John, an actor and painter in the Indian navy, not only provided prompt cues but also displayed his talent as a performer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Take a cue from him! |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/Take-a-cue-from-him/110471 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=oHeraldo}}</ref> Another significant member of Fernandes's cast was Peter de Benaulim, who made his professional debut on the Konkani stage in Fernandes's production titled "Modkeak Lagon." Peter, the son of Francis Thembo, went on to establish himself as an actor, singer, and playwright.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-06-02 |title=Four-midable troupe |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/four-midable-troupe/articleshow/20387412.cms |access-date=2024-04-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Fernandes, along with individuals such as Don Toclo, Niclau Marian, Santiago Pereira from Cotombi-Paroda, Menino Afonso, Magnier Rod, Socorro Piedade, Anton Moraes, Vitorino Pereira, Patrick Dourado, and Ligorio Fernandes, made unique contributions to the traditional khell performances. Their collective efforts helped shape and preserve the cultural heritage of khell in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=Jose Salvador |date=5 June 2010 |title=Adle Zomnivele Khell |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100814164715/http://www.goa-world.com/goa/index.html |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Goa World}}</ref>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shalibai}}
[[Category:1940 births]]
[[Category:1980 deaths]]
[[Category:Goan people]]
[[Category:Tiatrists]]
[[Category
eople from South Goa district]]
[[Category:Actors from Goa]]
Okumaya devam et...
{{Short description|Indian actor and singer (1940–1980)}}
'''Francisco Fernandes''' (12 January 1940 – 9 February 1980), known professionally as '''Francis de Paroda''' or '''Shalibai''', was an Indian actor, singer, and composer known for his work in ''[[Tiatr#Khell tiatr|khell]]'' and ''[[tiatr]]'' productions.
==Career==
Fernandes was a versatile artist known for his proficiency as a composer, singer, and character actor. His talent extended beyond his musical contributions, as he made an impact in the realm of traditional Goan street plays known as "khell." While initially gaining recognition in tiatrs, a distinctive form of Goan musical theater, Fernandes garnered acclaim for his portrayal of female characters through his adeptness as a female impersonator. Fernandes became a popular figure in the world of khell performances, particularly in the fell or khells crafted by Konkani khell playwright A. Moraes in the Salcete taluka region. His portrayal of a Hindu female character named "Xalibai" ot Shalibai was so memorable that he earned the moniker "Shalibai" from his audiences. Femandes later ventured into creating his own khell productions, solidifying his position as a teacher and mentor in the realm of folk plays. Among Fernandes's khell works are "Kaido Kumparponnacho" (Rule of an Affair), "Bodmas" (Wicked), "Noxib" (Luck), 'Dothichem Kestaum" (Quarrel of Dhoti), and "Corit To Bhogit" (You reap what you sow). The mere announcement of "Xalibayelo Fell yeta" (Xalibai's 'fell' is coming) would generate eager anticipation and enthusiasm within the community, regardless of whether Fernandes was the creator of the production or partaking in the presentations of other khell mestris.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Da Costa |first=Fausto V. |title=TIATR 125th Anniversary Commemorative Volume |publisher=[[Tiatr Academy of Goa]] |year=2019 |location=[[Panaji, Goa]] |pages=205}}</ref> Fernandes's contributions solidified his status as one of the popular khell mestris, alongside figures like Niclau Marian from Vhodlem Bhatt, Benaulim, Don Toklo from Colva, F.Coloi, and Bhataghotto.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verdes |first=Edward |date=28 January 2008 |title=Zomni khell during the Carnival |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210100925/http://www.goa-world.com/goa/index.html |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Goa World}}</ref> Additionally, he gained recognition and popularity as a khellgoddo (khell actor).<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Mazarello |first=Wilson |title=Konkani Khell Tiatr |publisher=[[Dalgado Konknni Akademi]] |date=10 March 2018 |location=Panaji, Goa |pages=xi, 3, 6}}</ref>
Fernandes was also described as a figure among the early khell performers, alongside artists such as Anton Marie, Santiago Pereira, M. Menino Afonso, Marian Silva, Diniz Sequeira, Antonio Moraes, Patrick Dourado, Khell Jose, Buk Buko, Don Toclo, Xempea Minguel, Khadda Minguel, Socorro Piedade Fernandes, and Magnier Rod. Active during the 1960s, they made significant contributions to the traditional Goan street plays known as zom'nivoilea khell. Even today, Fernandes and his fellow artists are remembered for their cantos (songs). Their plays were regarded as enlightening, with the opening and featured songs being particularly praised for their delightful nature. In addition, the music of Fernandes and other artists was quite regarded in the past, but today in the contemporary tiatr era, there are a multitude of musicians contributing to the scene. The lyrics of their play songs often took the form of riddles or proverbs. One distinguishing aspect of Fernandes' music and that of his contemporaries was its roots in the teachings of khell mestris (teachers). In the zomnivoilea khell tradition, singers would frequently perform long, intricate songs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viegas |first=Osvi |date=30 May 2021 |title=Tiatrachim Kantaram Ani Songit |url=https://issuu.com/fngoa/docs/gulab_may_2021 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Gulab |language=gom}}</ref> Fernandes himself was a khellam mestri or khell xikoupis (khell teacher) of the era, actively engaged in teaching and staging khell performances.<ref name=":1" />
Xallibai, also known as Shalibai, was a prominent character in khell folklore, immortalized alongside other figures like Battagotto (boiled rice grain) and Coli (tin). Xallibai was portrayed by Fernandes,<ref name=":0" /> who was among the deferential actors of the time, some of whom lacked formal education. The scripts used in the past khell performances of Fernandes's and artistes alike, were regarded for their richness and distinctiveness compared to contemporary tiatr productions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khell Tiatr – A unique aspect of the Goan Carnival |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Khell-Tiatr-–-A-unique-aspect-of-the-Goan-Carnival/126887 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=oHeraldo}}</ref> Theater director Roseferns observed that the emergence of commercial tiatr productions has been a key factor in the waning influence and viewership of khell tiatr performances within the theatrical landscape.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-02-12 |title='Once-popular khells now dwindling in popularity' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...ndling-in-popularity/articleshow/18456352.cms |access-date=2024-04-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The introduction of John de Parra (Antonio Jose Trindade) as a prompter in Carnival khells, typically staged during the Carnival season in Goa, was a contribution made by Fernandes. John, an actor and painter in the Indian navy, not only provided prompt cues but also displayed his talent as a performer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Take a cue from him! |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/Take-a-cue-from-him/110471 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=oHeraldo}}</ref> Another significant member of Fernandes's cast was Peter de Benaulim, who made his professional debut on the Konkani stage in Fernandes's production titled "Modkeak Lagon." Peter, the son of Francis Thembo, went on to establish himself as an actor, singer, and playwright.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-06-02 |title=Four-midable troupe |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/four-midable-troupe/articleshow/20387412.cms |access-date=2024-04-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Fernandes, along with individuals such as Don Toclo, Niclau Marian, Santiago Pereira from Cotombi-Paroda, Menino Afonso, Magnier Rod, Socorro Piedade, Anton Moraes, Vitorino Pereira, Patrick Dourado, and Ligorio Fernandes, made unique contributions to the traditional khell performances. Their collective efforts helped shape and preserve the cultural heritage of khell in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=Jose Salvador |date=5 June 2010 |title=Adle Zomnivele Khell |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100814164715/http://www.goa-world.com/goa/index.html |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Goa World}}</ref>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shalibai}}
[[Category:1940 births]]
[[Category:1980 deaths]]
[[Category:Goan people]]
[[Category:Tiatrists]]
[[Category
eople from South Goa district]][[Category:Actors from Goa]]
Okumaya devam et...