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JUNIFER RODRIGUES.

Way back in 1964, Junifer Rodriguez started his Konkani stage career by winning two competitions - one with Bab Andrew in a drama “Zalach Paije” staged by Bernand de Aldona and the second with Bab Peter in Alfred Rose’s Drama in Mumbai at the Theatre Hall P.T. Bhangwady, Dhobitalao. From there on, he acted in several dramas of Prem Kumar, Alfred Rose, Valent Mascarenhas, Rom Tony among others.Upon finishing his graduation, his father gave him a choice of either pursuing dramatics or further continuation of his studies and he opted for the latter. However, he had to abandon his law studies and landed in Kuwait. In April 1974, he first acted in Alex Martin’s drama “Rogtachi Axinad” and from then on there was no looking back. He staged several dramas of his late brother, Carmo Rod and helped many including Alexin de Maxem, Xavier Gomes, Benny de Colva, J.P. Parra, Rico Rod, etc. during 1974 to 1980. Incidentally it may be noted that this was the boom period in Kuwait as far as Konkani dramas/tiatrs were concerned. There was a record 6 dramas per year at an average.