FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Team Herald
MARGAO: Exactly a month after “Tragedy King of Konkani Tiatr” Mario Menezes’ demise, the tiatr industry lost yet another precious gem in famed comic tiatr artiste Matheus Correia popularly known as Comedian Selvy (48) who left for his heavenly journey on Monday.
Herald deeply mourns the loss and offers its deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
After suffering from a brief illness, Correia breathed his last at Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim. He leaves behind his wife Candolina and two sons Myron and Ryan.
The tiatr fraternity expressed shock, stating that the tiatr industry lost a precious gem. Tiatr Academy (Goa), Konkani Bhasha Mandal and several other organisations working in the field of tiatr and Konkani language; condoled the comedian’s death.
“Born on February 21, 1974, in Velim, Selvy besides being a comedian was also a writer, director, producer, and singer. His art of delivering dialogues was brilliant and appreciated by tiatr lovers,” stated TAG.
“He had a great fan following in Goa, elsewhere in India as well as in foreign countries, wherever he performed,” stated Tiatr Academy (Goa).
Comedian Selvy was one of the most sought-after comedians on the Konkani stage in recent times. He was a favourite among the young and the old. Besides acting in tiatrs, he displayed his extraordinary talent with his performance in 160 VCD films.
Stating that Comedian Selvy had gone too soon, senior tiatr artiste Prince Jacob tweeted: "He was a humble person, always smiling. A great loss to the Konkani tiatr.”
Expressing shock, another tiatr artist John D'Silva said, “Selvy was a gentleman and humble person. He will be remembered throughout the world among the Konkani-speaking Community for making everyone laugh.”
Menino de Bandar, President of Tiatr Academy said, “Selvy was a favourite among all.
He was one of the few multi-talented actors, writers, and directors of the Konkani stage.”
