Goa, June 11 -- Marcos Gonsalves

The passing of veteran tiatrist Titta Preto marks the end of a glorious chapter in the history of Konkani theatre. For generations of tiatr lovers, he was an entertainer par excellence, a master comedian and a dedicated artiste who spent nearly seven decades enriching the Konkani stage. Yet, beyond the fame, accolades and applause, Titta Preto was a man of remarkable humility whose warmth and simplicity endeared him to everyone who crossed his path. Born as Tito Matias Estefanio Preto on January 4, 1933, in Aldona, Titta Preto dedicated his life to the promotion and preservation of tiatr. From his early days in Mumbai to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in Konkani theatre, his journey reflected...