Pascoal de Chicalim
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15 March 1970
- Playwright
- theatre director
- producer
- actor
- singer
Pascoal de Chicalim | |
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.jpg) Fernandes at the Kala Academy, 2018 | |
| Born | Pascoal Tony Fernandes 15 March 1970 Mapusa, Goa, India |
| Other names | Pascu |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | c. 1983–present |
| Employer | Mormugao Port Trust |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse |
Sharon Fernandes (m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | facebook |
Pascoal Tony Fernandes (born 15 March 1970), known professionally as Pascoal de Chicalim, is an Indian playwright, theatre director, theatrical producer, actor, and singer known for his work in Hindi, Konkani films, Marathi nataks, and tiatr productions.
Fernandes grew up with his sisters, including Sera, Felicia, Sabrina, and Dolsey.[1] From a young age, he demonstrated an interest and talent in the performing arts. During his early adolescence, at 13 years old, he authored his inaugural tiatr performance titled Sogllim Ami Ektaim (All of Us Together), which debuted in his village as part of the annual festivities commemorating Mother Mary. Over the following years, Fernandes continued his literary journey by crafting tiatrs such as Bunead (Foundation) and Kupam (Clouds) specifically tailored for village feasts and communal celebrations. In his early career as a playwright, he crafted tiatrs for the parish church in Colvale,[2] collaborating with amateur actors to present these theatrical works. Fernandes began his artistic career by predominantly presenting performances in rural villages and local environments.[3]
Fernandes hailed from the town of Colvale,[2] but later he made a transition to Vasco da Gama, Goa due to professional motivations and has chosen to maintain his place of residence there. There have been instances of confusion where individuals have incorrectly attributed Fernandes to the nearby region of Chicalim in Vasco da Gama, possibly owing to the similarity in names between the two locations.[4] Fernandes's upbringing was shaped by his mother Maria's insistence that the family master the use of a traditional grinding tool known as a Rogddo. She was strict in ensuring her children, including Fernandes, learned to grind food items properly using this device, and would even resort to physical discipline if they did not cooperate. This resulted in Fernandes facing mockery from neighbors until his father Camilo acquired a mixer, which made the grinding stone obsolete.[1]