Lifetime Contribution to Konkani Cinema Award

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 24th 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._

_*The award ceremony attendance 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._

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• The applicant must be not less than 60 years of age.
• The applicant must have contributed to Konkani Cinema development.

Relaxation

• The age limit of 60 years may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.

Selection Considerations

• The applicant should demonstrate excellence as an actor, script writer, director, playback singer, lyricist, producer, or composer.
• The applicant may have received awards in their respective field.
• The applicant should have done innovation on the Konkani Cinema front.
• The applicant, if a singer/musician, should have songs recorded on vinyl records, Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, online platforms, or brought out in video format.
• The applicant may have worked in films of other languages in various capacities including acting, directing, singing, composing music, composing lyrics, designing sets, providing background music, or designing light effects.
• The applicant, if a script writer or lyricist, may have published books of their scripts or lyrics.

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Step 1: Recommendations are invited from individuals and institutions for deserving candidates.

Step 2: Advertisements are published in local newspapers seeking nominations.

Step 3: The Executive Board of Tiatr Academy of Goa reviews all recommendations and may also select deserving artistes from outside the recommended list.

Step 4: Selection is made based on the specified criteria including years of service, excellence in their field, awards received, innovations made, and published works.

Step 5: The selected artiste is informed and must confirm their availability to attend the award ceremony in person.

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