Premanand Lotlikar

Premanand Anand Lotlikar (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian former actor, theatre director, playwright, insurance agent, and businessman known for his work in tiatr (theatre) productions.

Early life Premanand Anand Lotlikar was born on 14 July 1954 in Margão, Goa, then part of Portuguese India, to Anand Lotlikar, a small-scale goldsmith from Macasana, and Premabai Anand Lotlikar, a homemaker.

Lotlikar is known for his performances across a range of leading and supporting roles. His career as a tiatrist, or tiatr performer, spanned several decades and saw him collaborate with many of the directors and producers in the medium. His breakthrough performance came in Ligorio's theatrical presentation Judas, at the play's 25th anniversary, that was performed at the Gomant Vidya Niketan in Margao, Goa. His lead role in this production helped establish him as a tiatrist within the Goan arts community. The Judas tiatr led to a wider touring schedule, with Lotlikar reprising his role in productions across the cities of Bombay, Pune, and various regions of Karnataka. Over the course of this tour, he is reported to have completed approximately 40 additional performances of the play. and held this position on three separate occasions until January 2017. Additionally, he was involved with the Motorcycle Action Group and various community social service organizations. They have a daughter, Pritam, who is an advocate.

As of 2018, Lotlikar, along with his family, resides in the neighborhood of Chinchmorod, Vanelim in Colva, where he spent most of his childhood. He has been a long-time advocate for Romi Konkani.