Lifetime Contribution to Konkani Cinema Award 2026 – Cash Award of ₹50,000
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Quick answer
The Lifetime Contribution to Konkani Cinema Award honours Konkani film artists aged 60 or older who have significantly advanced Konkani cinema. The award includes a cash prize of ₹50,000, a shawl, memento, citation and a public ceremony on 24 April each year. Applications are invited through recommendations and newspaper ads, reviewed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Cash Award of ₹50,000 and Honorary Recognition |
| Ministry / department | Art, Culture and Museums Department |
| Level | State Government (Goa) |
| Age | 60 years and above |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Lifetime Contribution to Konkani Cinema Award was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. It recognises artistes who contributed to Konkani Cinema.
Benefits
- Cash Award: ₹50,000 as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
- Honorary Items: Shawl, memento and citation presented to the awardee.
- Recognition Ceremony: Special function held on 24 April every year on the anniversary of the first Konkani film.
- The awardee must be present in person to receive the award at the ceremony.
- Attendance at the award ceremony is mandatory – no proxy or representative acceptance is allowed.
- Once received, the award cannot be conferred again in the recipient's lifetime across any category.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be not less than 60 years of age.
- Applicant must have contributed to Konkani Cinema development.
- Age limit of 60 years may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.
- Applicant should demonstrate excellence as an actor, script writer, director, playback singer, lyricist, producer or composer.
- Applicant may have received awards in their respective field.
- Applicant should have done innovation on the Konkani Cinema front.
- If a singer/musician, songs should be recorded on vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, online platforms or video format.
- Applicant may have worked in films of other languages in various capacities (acting, directing, singing, composing music, lyrics, set design, background music, lighting).
- If a script writer or lyricist, may have published books of their scripts or lyrics.
Who cannot apply
- The applicant cannot receive the award more than once in their lifetime across any category (Tiatr, Khell, Khell-Tiatr, or Konkani Cinema).
Documents required
- Proof of Age.
- Proof of contribution to the Konkani Cinema.
How to apply
- 1Recommendations are invited from individuals and institutions for deserving candidates.
- 2Advertisements are published in local newspapers seeking nominations.
- 3The Executive Board of Tiatr Academy of Goa reviews all recommendations and may also select deserving artistes from outside the recommended list.
- 4Selection is made based on the specified criteria including years of service, excellence in their field, awards received, innovations made and published works.
- 5The selected artiste is informed and must confirm their availability to attend the award ceremony in person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age requirement for an artist to be considered for this award?+
The artist should be not less than 60 years of age, though this age limit may be relaxed if the health of the artist is not well.
How many recipients can receive this honor in a single calendar year?+
Only one award will be conferred every year to maintain the exclusivity and prestige of the recognition.
What monetary compensation does the recipient receive along with the ceremonial items?+
The awardee receives a cash purse of ₹50,000 as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa, along with a shawl, memento and citation.
Can an artist who has already received this award be considered again for the same recognition in future?+
No, Tiatr Academy of Goa confers Lifetime Contribution awards only once in a lifetime, whether in Tiatr, Khell, Khell-Tiatr or Konkani Cinema.
What specific date and occasion is chosen annually for presenting this honor?+
The award is presented at a special function on 24 April every year, commemorating the anniversary of the release of the first Konkani film 'Mogacho Anvddo'.
Is it mandatory for the selected artist to attend the award ceremony personally?+
Yes, the awardee must be present in person to receive the award at the special function.
What criteria are considered when evaluating whether a singer or musician deserves this recognition?+
The selection committee considers whether their songs are recorded on vinyl records, Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, online platforms or brought out in video format.
How does the selection committee gather nominations and recommendations for potential candidates each year?+
Selection is done through recommendations from individuals and institutions, and also through advertisements published in local newspapers.
Can the Executive Board select deserving artists who were not included in the recommended list?+
Yes, the Executive Board may also select deserving artists from outside the recommended list based on their discretion.
What additional professional accomplishments are considered if an artist has worked beyond regional cinema?+
The committee considers if they have acted, directed, sung, composed music, composed lyrics, designed sets, provided background music or designed light effects for films in other languages.
What types of published works are taken into consideration for script writers and lyricists during the selection process?+
The selection committee considers whether script writers or lyricists have published any books containing their scripts or lyrics.
What specific innovations and creative contributions are evaluated when selecting candidates for this lifetime achievement?+
The committee assesses whether the artist has done any innovation on the Konkani Cinema front throughout their career.
Does the artist's excellence need to be demonstrated across multiple roles or can specialization in one area qualify them?+
Artists can qualify by demonstrating excellence in any single role such as acting, script writing, directing, playback singing, lyric writing, producing or composing.
Are previous awards and recognitions received by the artist considered as part of the selection criteria?+
Yes, whether the artist has received any awards in their respective field is one of the aspects taken into consideration during selection.
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