The 51st Tiatr ‘A’ Group Competition for the year 2025–26 was successfully
organised by Kala Academy Goa at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panjim.
The prestigious cultural event was held over a span of nearly a month, with a
total of 15 institutions participating in the competition. The competition was evaluated
by a distinguished panel of judges comprising Menino Fernandes, Mario Pereira, and
Vishwas Chari, who brought their expertise and experience to assess the performances
Award Winners
Best Performance
• 1st: Jaison Fernandes – Mhaka Naka Kiteak
• 2nd: Joaouterio Fernandes – Mother of Mine
• 3rd: Cefiro Fernandes – Sum Poddonk Hanv
Best Acting (Male)
• Elvis Luis Gonzalves – Sogllea Devachi Kirpa
Best Acting (Female)
• Jeannette – Beneath the Surface
Best Child Artiste
• 1st: Liam Fernandes – Tuka Ailem Kiteak
• 2nd: Faith Pereira – Sogllea Devachi Kirpa
• 3rd: Shanaya Mesquita – Sum Poddonk Hanv
Best Comedian
• Jose Mascarenhas – Mother of Mine
Best Supporting Actor (Male)
• Vincent Fernandes – Sum Poddonk Hanv
Best Supporting Actress (Female)
• Tecla Fernandes – Sogllea Devachi Kirpa
Best Make-Up
• 2nd: Sharon Sequeira – Sogllea Devachi Kirpa
• 3rd: Zeena Pereira – Father of Mine
Best Costume
• 1st: Neshwin Dias – Sogllea Devachi Kirpa
• 2nd: Servula Dias – Mhaka Naka Kiteak
• 3rd: Fr. Franky Oliveira – Father of Mine
Best Stage Set
• 1st: Stephen Fernandes – Beneath the Surface
• 2nd: Amelia & Group – Mother of Mine
• 3rd: Bonifacio Pires – Sum Poddonk Hanv
Best Illumination
• 1st: Parihari – Sum Poddonk Hanv
• 2nd: Pure Lighting – Mother of Mine
Best Background Music
• 1st: Joel Andrade – Beneath the Surface
• 2nd: Sunday – Mother of Mine
• 3rd: Fr Franky – Father of Mine
Best Script
• Jaison Fernandes – Mhaka Naka Kiteak
Best Lyrics
• Joel Moniz – Sum Poddonk Hanv
Best Music
• Vassant Gaonkar – Enemy of People
Best Direction
• Joaouterio Fernandes – Mother of Mine
Best Tiatr
• 1st: Stephen Fernandes – Beneath the Surface
• 2nd: John D’Silva – Sogllea Devachi Kirpa
• 3rd: Bonifacio Pires – Sum Poddonk Hanv
