Konkani Kutam, Bahrain, a voluntary forum to promote Konkani, will confer its annual award on Cyril G. Sequeira in recognition of his dedicated service to Konkani literature. Known as ‘CGS Taccode’, Mr. Sequeira will be presented with the award at a ceremony here on Saturday at St Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Hall at Bendore.
Being given with the support of Konkanki Writers and Artists Association, the award consists of a citation, memento and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.
Writing careerMr. Sequeira, who started his writing career at the age of twelve, has written articles and books but he is known more for contribution to humour writing. His humour column is Fugetyo Fokannam. His books include Grahachaar, Sursuryo, Kuchilyo, Maskiryo, Chirmulyo, Hai Hai Dubai, Bullbulle, Sullsulle, Thambde Gulle. Konkani Kutam said in a press release that his humour writings have satire, caution and are a reflection of society.
Mr. Sequeira also worked as the editor of Konkani magazines — Kannik, Umallo and as a sub-editor at Raknno. Besides dabbling in poetry and translations, he has also penned plays such as Mary Magdel, Chaar Disancho Sansar, Haschengi Rodchem, Badyachi Baail, Pitull, Eklem Ekchurem, Girgi Mirsang and Diana.
His short story collection Dukaam and play Pitull, have won recognition from the Goa Bhasha Mandal. He also bagged Daiji Dubai Award, Sandesha Award and Konkani Academy Book Award.
Early lifeBorn in 1951, in a place near Moodbidri, he worked in Dubai and Qatar and now lives in Mangalore. He is married to Sylvia and the couple has two children.
Goa Konkani Academy President Pundalik Naik, columnist Narendra Rai Derla and Konkani writer Edwin Netto will attend the award ceremony, the release said.
