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.

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.

Offline

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.

Proof of Age.

Proof of contribution to the Konkani Cinema.