Kid Boxer

Caetano Manuel Pereira (17 February 1917 – 3 March 1991), known professionally as Kid Boxer, was an Indian singer, writer, director, comedian, and lyricist who worked on the Konkani stage. He is best known for being the member of the popular Kid-Young-Rod trio.

Early life Caetano Manuel Pereira was born on 17 February 1917, in Siolim, Goa, a region that was part of Portuguese India during the era of the Portuguese Empire. At a young age of 8, Pereira relocated to Bombay (now Mumbai) with his father. During his time in Bombay, he acquired a command of the English language through interactions with older individuals, while also developing his proficiency in Konkani, due to his avid readership of the literary work Dor Mhoineachi Rotti. Pereira's journey into the world of theater began with apprenticeships in smaller productions. In 1940, he made his debut in the commercial tiatr genre, with his performance in Ernest Rebello's production, Bomboich Istil.

Career Pereira made his first foray into the world of tiatr, with his debut production called Ostori (Woman). However, it was his subsequent work titled Kidachem Sopon (Kid's Dream) that garnered popularity. Pereira's repertoire encompassed a diverse range of tiatrs, including Editor Ponch de Bombaim, Amchi Bhett (Our Offering), Amcho Ganv (Our Village), Bhattam Bensam, Avoichim Dukham (Mother's Tears), Ankvar ani Kazari (Bachelor and Married), Zata tem Boreak (It Happens For Good), Bhoinn (Sister), Militar (Military), Zulum (Injustice), Amchim Natalam (Our Christmas), Goa, Mhoji Maim (My Mother), Lojechem Kopel, Mog Antticho, Mumboiche Gõykar (Goans Of Mumbai), Bankruttan Bankrutt, Budhvont Put Ganvcho (The Cunning Son of the Village), Fuddar (Future), Mhozo Oprad, Adeus vo Nimnni Bhett (Goodbye, this is the final offering), and Somzonnent Chuk Zali. Towards the end of his career, Pereira presented his final show in Goa entitled Bapul Bhau (Cousin Brother). Additionally, he took on the role of director for several tiatrs by Minguel Rod, including Bapul Bhau, Gorib Xezari (Poor Neighbour), and Ghorchem Kestaum (Family Feud). During his artistic journey, Pereira had a cameo in the well-received Konkani film Amchem Noxib.

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