R.I.P Jaju Ferns

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By Gasper Crasto/Kuwait

Tiatr fans, and the Goan tiatr fraternity across the world woke up to the sad news of the death of Jaju Fernandes – one of the finest stage actors and singers.
The famed star died of a heart attack on Tuesday (11th April ’23) morning; people were shocked to see his obituary on WhatsApp & Facebook.
Jaju was known mostly for villain roles, and his ‘atthvech torechem’ unique acting – with crystal clear dialogue delivery and articulate singing style, which helped to increase the curiosity of audiences and subsequently boost the success of dramas.
Personally, Jaju was my favorite actor in every drama of Roseferns that I watched. And he was so friendly whenever I met him at football games -- from Dando Grounds, Benaulim to Fatorda Stadium.

May his soul rest in eternal peace!

AN IMMORTAL ACTOR

Hailing from Benaulim, Jaju was born on 29th September 1960. 

Jaju had started his professional acting career on 29th Oct 1980 in his brother Roseferns’ epic tiatr 'Thapott’.

The dynamic actor has performed all over Goa, Mumbai, Pune and internationally in the Middle-east Gulf and UK. 

Apparently, Jaju acted in nearly 175 dramas written and directed by different directors like Roseferns, Comedian Agostinho, Pascoal Rodrigues, Simon Gonsalves, Fr. Milarges Dias, Tony Dias, Comedian Selvy, Seby de Divar, Mario de Vasco, etc.

Incidentally, his last act was at Arambol on 10th April in Roseferns drama ‘Hem Oxench Choltelem’?

Some of Jaju’s memorable acts were in superhit tiatrs such as ‘Thapott’, ‘Dev vo Devchar’, ‘Ghantt’, ‘Arso’, ‘Baulem’, ‘Xazari’, ‘Bebdo’, ‘Mai, Pai ani Bhurguim’, ‘Xinxe’, ‘Mhoji Bhett Tuka’, ‘Interview’, ‘Police’, ‘Advogad’, ‘Public’, ‘Pai’, ‘Fight for Right’, ‘Mera Bharat Mahan’, ‘Godfather’ and many more. 

He has also sung in many CDs by Roseferns, Pascoal, Seby de Divar, etc, and also acted in Video films like ‘Ek Vat Mennachi’, ‘Vankdho Tinkdho Mog’, ‘Old Age Home’, ‘Public’ and many more. 

He produced one CD of his own entitled 'Xim'. 

In 2010, Jaju won Dr. Jack Sequeira Award for his acting in ‘Mahanand Mhonis Vo Soitan’. He was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 125th Anniversary of Tiatr Celebration in 2016.

FATHER OF A STAR

Jaju is the father of FC Goa’s football captain Brandon Fernandes. Jaju has been the godfather and instrument in grooming a young Brandon into a super footballer that he is today.

Jaju has been an Executive Member of the Goa Football Association (GFA) and served for many years; he played a significant role in the growth of football in Goa. 

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