C. Alvares

Celestino Santana Francisco Alvares (1 August 1920 – 27 February 1999), known professionally as C. Alvares, was an Indian actor, singer, playwright, and director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (musical theatre) productions. One of the greatest Konkani theatre performers,

Career Alvares specialised in composing and singing poignant duets on various social issues, so he was called the "King of Duets". He acted in two of the most memorable Konkani films, including Amchem Noxib (1963), Nirmon (1966), Mhoji Ghorkarn, Bhuierantlo Munis (1977), and Uddta to Buddta. He received the award for Best Actor for Nirmon, while the film won a National Award.

Alvares is credited with renewing the trend of female participation on the Konkani stage.

Awards and accolades He won the first prize for "Best Acting" for four consecutive years in competitions organized by Mumbai’s Cine Times. In 1966, he received an award for "Best Acting" at a national-level competition organized by the Government of India, presented by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.