Award for Konkani writer
MANGALORE
The Konkani writer, Michael Maxim D'Souza, popular in Konkani literary circles as Mick Max (in picture), has been selected for the prestigious Bahrain Konkani Kutam International Award for 2004. The award is in recognition of his contribution to Konkani language, literature, and music for the past 35 years. The award instituted in 2001 carries a purse of Rs. 50,000, a memento, and a citation. Two of his novels have won the Goa Konkani Sahitya Parishat awards. He is also the recipient of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy award for "Teen Tiatr," a book comprising his famous plays. A trend-setter in Konkani, his plays, novels, and music albums have created a new genre. His recently released Golden Konkani Songs (volume 3) and his new play, "Panjikoor Panchayat Parza" are creating waves in Konkani performing art circles. Mr. Mick Max has to his credit three novels, two short story collections, eight plays, three musical albums, and over 500 articles published in Konkani periodicals.
13/08/2004
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