The Goan tiatr “Devachen Naun Jietam Hanv,” directed by acclaimed theatre stalwart Mariano Fernandes, captivated a full house at Braunstone Civic Hall, Leicester, on 19 October 2025. Featuring Goan legends Prince Jacob and Varsha Usgaokar, the event became a landmark cultural celebration of Konkani theatre, identity, and heritage among the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom.
Veteran Konkani theatre artist and activist Anthony Vaz has been named the recipient of the 2024 Mohini Smriti Puraskar, awarded in memory of Mohini Karmali, wife of noted writer and freedom fighter Nagesh Karmali. Recognised for his outstanding work in Konkani theatre, literature, and activism, Vaz has been a passionate advocate for the Konkani language and culture through plays, films, and grassroots movements.
