Roy Pio Crasto (born 11 August 1984), known professionally as Roy de Chinchinim, is an Indian playwright, director, and actor who primarily works on the Konkani stage. He is best known for his tiatrs Bogos Tankam (2012) and Chorit Ravat Punn Ugddas Dhorat (2015), the latter faced significant opposition due to its unflinching portrayal of the corrupt practices within the state's ruling government.
Roy de Chinchinim | |
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 Crasto in 2001 | |
| Born | Roy Pio Crasto 11 August 1984 Margao, Goa, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | c. 2001–2020 |
| Organisation | All Goa Chicken Vendors (AGCV) |
| Spouse |
Catty Tereza Gomes
(m. 2013; sep. 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | facebook |
Early life edit
Roy Pio Crasto was born on 11 August 1984 in Margao, Goa to Menino Alvaro Crasto and Filomena Lucia Ludovico Monteiro.[1] He hails from the town of Chinchinim and is the fourth of four children, with his brothers Conbino and Alecisco, the latter being a seafarer, and his sister Rometha, who resides in Velim, Goa.[2]
Career edit
At the age of 17, Crasto embarked on his career as a tiatr playwright, earning public acclaim for his work. Around the age of 22, he entered the realm of Konkani stage by staging khell tiatrs during the Carnival season. His first notable work, Amkam Maf Kor (Forgive Us), marked his debut as a playwright and director. In the subsequent years, he went on to release two more tiatrs titled Tumi Sangat (You-All Tell) and Bhas Ditam (I Promise).[3]
In May 2012, Crasto presented his tiatr production titled Bogos Tankam (Forgive Them), where he portrayed the character of Joy, a businessman. The main cast of the drama included Clement, Francis de Areal, Martha, Clive, and Luciano. Comedians Betty, Amrish, and Ronny added humor to the performance. The songs in the production were sung by Agnelo de Dabolim, Marcus Vaz, Cameron Fernandes, Muriel, Martha, and Luciano.[3]
On 24 November 2014, as part of the 5th Children's Tiatr Festival organized by the Tiatr Academy of Goa, Crasto showcased his theatrical production titled Bhurgeponn (Childhood) at Gomant Vidya Niketan in Margao, Goa.[4]
During his extensive career spanning over two decades, Crasto has worked with a notable cast that includes Jose Fernandes, Evon Estibeiro,[5] Anil Pednekar, and Olga Vaz.[6] He has also been actively involved in supporting and promoting emerging talents such as Riston Gomes,[7] Bunty Vas,[8] and Cameron Fernandes.[9]
In November 2015, a tiatr titled Chorit Ravat Punn Ugddas Dhorat was released by Ben Vera Productions, with Crasto at the helm. This theatrical production aimed to shed light on a range of prevalent societal challenges faced by the country. The play showcased ensemble cast, featuring emerging artists like Vera, Espy, Dolfi, Miranda, Allwin, and Crasto, who portrayed the character of Paulu Uncle. Comedic elements were handled by Kenny, with support from Rickson and Allwin, adding levity and humor to the performance. The accompanying band, composed of musicians including Alex on saxophone, Joaquim on trumpet, Jacinto on keyboard, Remy on bass, and Francis on drums. The play also boasted a selection of songs, with contributions from artists such as Stancio, Judy, Evon, Jose, Anil, Olga, and others.[6]
In December 2015, Crasto was involved in the practice of teaching at a catering institute located in Navelim, Goa.[2]
In August 2016, Crasto was selected to join the cast of the tiatr production Ghorv (Pride) under the direction of comedienne Gloria Ferrao e Fernandes. The drama shed light on a narrative that emphasized the indifference of affluent individuals towards the less fortunate, portraying how they often manipulate their emotions for personal gain.[10]
Personal life edit
On 1 May 2013, Crasto married Catty Tereza Crasto (née Gomes), a homemaker from St Estevam.[11] The couple had two sons. On 3 January 2015, they welcomed their first child, Rishon, and their second child, Ronaldo, was born in 2021.[1] Soon after the birth of their second son, Crasto separated from Gomes after being together for nearly 8 years.[12]
On 16 December 2015, Crasto's brother Conbino "Bino", aged 40, who worked as a store clerk for ExxonMobil,[13] was shot to death by three gunmen in Cleveland, Texas, United States.[14]
Controversies edit
2015 Nuvem physical assault edit
In November 2015, an incident occurred involving Crasto, during which he was targeted by unidentified individuals. The motive behind the attack was related to Crasto's upcoming theatrical production, which included politically themed songs.[15] As Crasto was returning home after distributing tickets for his upcoming show. Without warning, he found himself the victim of an assault and immediately took action by filing a complaint. According to Crasto's statement, he was accosted by unidentified individuals at the Rajee Honda junction in Nuvem, Goa. The individuals forcefully grabbed his shirt, tearing it, and proceeded to issue threats, cautioning him about dire consequences if he proceeded with the staging of his tiatr. The motorcycle used in the incident had no visible number plate.[15]
The police responded to the incident by registering a non-cognizable complaint and subsequently launching an investigation into the matter. The tiatrists, a community of theater performers, vehemently denounced the use of intimidation tactics targeting their fellow artists and remained resolute to persevere in staging their shows. They commended the Margao police for their efforts in preventing any disruptions by alleged supporters of Nuvem MLA Mickky Pacheco, who were believed to be involved in the incident.[15] Crasto, along with Tousif de Navelim, earned a reputation for their controversial dramas, which shed light on various organizations and the actions of the ruling government, exposing hard-hitting truths.[16]
2024 All Goa Chicken Vendors opposition edit
In January 2024, an incident came to light involving Crasto, a member of the All Goa Chicken Vendors, who made a disclosure regarding alleged interference by the All Goa Poultry Shopkeepers Association (AGPSA) in the chicken trading industry. The matter originated in July 2023 when individuals claiming to represent poultry owners approached Crasto and other members of the chicken vendors' community. Over time, this group transformed into the AGPSA, appointing key officials, including a president and vice president, without informing the All Goa Chicken Vendors. The AGPSA did not effectively disclose clear details regarding its formation as an organization operating under specific rules and regulations. As part of their actions, the AGPSA imposed increased fees for shop registration and membership. Specifically, the new fee structure required shop owners to pay ₹10,000 (US$130) for registration and ₹4,500 (US$56) for membership within an eight-day period. Failure to comply within the given timeframe would result in a substantial increase in the shop registration fee to ₹20,000 (US$250) per store, with the AGPSA issuing threats of closure for non-compliant businesses.[17]
Selected stage works edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amkam Maf Kor | Writer/director | Professional debut | [3] | |
| Tumi Sangat | Writer/director | [3] | ||
| Bhas Ditam | Writer/director | [3] | ||
| 2006 |
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Writer/director | [18] | |
| 2008 |
|
Writer/director | [19] | |
| 2012 | Bogos Tankam | Joy | Also writer & director | [3] |
| 2014 | Bhurgeponn | Writer/director | [4] | |
| 2015 | Chorit Ravat Punn Ugddas Dhorat | Paulu Uncle | Also writer & director | [6] |
| 2016 |
|
Writer/director | [20] | |
| Ghorv | Actor | [10] | ||
| 2018 |
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Writer/director | [21] | |
| 2020 |
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Writer/director | [22] |
References edit
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- ^ a b "Thieves gun down Goan origin man in US". The Times of India. 19 December 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Agxekar, P (19 May 2012). "'Bogos Tankam' ovisvaxiponnacher lokx ghalta". Vauraddeancho Ixtt. p. 8. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Bhurgeancho Tiatr Utsov". Vauraddeancho Ixtt. 23 November 2014. p. 5. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "MAKING MAGIC TOGETHER". oHeraldo. 22 February 2021. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ a b c Pereira, J P (16 December 2015). "Tiatr Review – J P Pereira". The Navhind Times. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ Desk, N. T. (9 July 2017). "The new faces of Tiatr (Part 2)". The Navhind Times. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ Desk, N. T. (27 January 2019). "Bunty Vas – From Soccer to the Stage". The Navhind Times. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ Times, Navhind (18 September 2016). "Cameron Fernandes: Moving ahead of time and age". The Navhind Times. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Holding pride of place - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 November 2016. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "National Informatics Centre (Department of Registration, Goa)". Goa Marriage Portal. May 2013. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ F. Araujo., Maria Aquila (27 April 2023). "Office of the Civil Registrar-cum-Sub-Registrar and Special Notary (Ex Officio) of Tiswadi Judicial Division at Panaji" (PDF). Official Gazette Government of Goa. 3 (5): 122. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023 – via Goa Printing Press.
- ^ "Chinchinim lad killed in heist in Texas". oHeraldo. 19 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Times, Navhind (19 December 2015). "Armed robbers kill Goan in US". The Navhind Times. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Police secure venue of Roseferns' tiatr show". oHeraldo. 18 November 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Tuem vs Tuem". oHeraldo. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "All Goa Chicken Vendors oppose the fee hike, demand dissolution of AGPSA". oHeraldo. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Costa, Borg. "VIVA CARNIVAL!". Goanet. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Menezes, Ulysses. "Khell Tiatrs announced for Carnival 2008 in Goa". Goa World. Archived from the original on 23 January 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Crasto, Roy Pio (18 January 2016). "True stories Truth is Truth n truth will prevail come n watch my khell CARNIVAIACHEO PARTEO ViVa CaRNIVAL 2016". Facebook. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Crasto, Roy Pio (1 September 2018). "My stage acting in my khell i love to act sing n write n direct dramas tiatr khell tiatr its an beautiful talent gifted by God". Facebook. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Roy Pio Crasto". Facebook. 8 March 2020. Archived from the original on 12 December 1998. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
