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| Born | Manuel Santana Aguiar (1930-10-11)11 October 1930 |
| Died | 30 May 2009(2009-05-30) (aged 78) Raia, Goa, India |
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| Years active | c. 1948–2000s |
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Manuel Santana Aguiar (11 October 1930 – 30 May 2009), known professionally asM. Boyer, was an Indian singer, composer, playwright, and theatre director known for his work inKonkani films andtiatr (musical theatre) productions. He wrote, directed, and produced more than 35 plays, participated in over 5,000 performances, and composed and sang more than 1,000 songs. Aguiar also performed in major Indian cities, as well as in London,East Africa, and theMiddle East.
Aguiar made a significant contribution to theKonkani stage, thereby enriching it and leaving his special mark on it. He has also been a source of inspiration for many other artists.[1] He often left the stage to thundering applause from his audiences and pleas for anencore performance.[2]
Aguiar believed that drama should not be just mere entertainment but should be an instrument to educate and inspire people to a better life. He mentioned about always emphasizing the message of morality, peace and harmony in his plays, some of which includeChintnam Zalim Sopnam,Sounsar Sudorlo,Bhurgim Ani BhangarAdim Tem Atam Hem,Ghor Dukhi Gaum Sukhi,Mog, Kazar,Divorce,Kazari Put Xezari. Onetiatr which was notable wasEkuch Rosto, based on communal harmony shared between the two major religions ofGoa. Apart from his contributions totiatrs, Aguiar lobbied for the preservation ofGoan identity. He believed thatKonkani alone could strengthen the foundations of Goan identity.[citation needed]
Aguiar was originally fromMarcaim inPondá, and later moved toRaia. His parents were Sebastiao Floriano Aguiar and Mariquinha Luis. He was a talented actor from an early age, and he wrote and presented his first playRinkari (Debtor) at the age of 18.[1] As a young boy, his parents and school principal tried to discourage him from pursuing his passion but despite all their attempts, he never gave up his love for the stage.[2]
Aguiar was honoured for his distinguished services at the hands ofZail Singh, then-President of India on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration ofGoa's Liberation in 1986. In the year 1984–85, Aguiar was conferred with the State Cultural Award by the erstwhile Government ofGoa, Daman and Diu.[citation needed]
Aguiar was the recipient of the 1994–95Sangeet Natak Akademi Award at the hands of the thenPresident of India,Shankar Dayal Sharma. He was the first Konkani stage artiste to receive this award. He was then awarded thePadma Shri, fourth-highest civilian award in 2005 at the hand of former President of India,A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.[3]
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