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Indo-Aryan language spoken in India
Konkani (/ˈkɒŋkəni/ KONG-kə-nee), formerly Concani, is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily in the Konkan region, along the
Konkani_language
Set of Southern Indic languages in Maharashtra and Konkan
The Marathi–Konkani languages are the mainland Southern Indo-Aryan languages, spoken in Maharashtra and the Konkan region of India. The other branch of
Marathi-Konkani_languages
Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group
various dialects of the Konkani language. Following the Konkani language agitation, Konkani became the premier official language of Goa state, while Marathi
Konkani_people
Protests in Goa, Daman and Diu, India
The Konkani language agitations were a series of protests led by Goans between 1961 and 1987 that advocated for Konkani as the official language in the
Konkani_language_agitation
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Konkani in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Konkani may refer to: Konkani language is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Konkan region of India
Konkani
Konkani dialects
Standard of Marathi in order to differentiate it inside the Konkani language group. Malvani language Maharashtri Kokani at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription
Maharashtri_Konkani
Konkani-language edition of Wikipedia
Konkani Wikipedia is the Konkani language edition of Wikipedia, run by the Wikimedia Foundation. It was started in July 2015. Prior to this, it had been
Konkani_Wikipedia
Konkani cinema is an Indian film industry, where films are made in the Konkani language, which is spoken mainly in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra
Konkani_cinema
Scripts to write the Konkani language
used to write the Konkani language. As of 1987, the "Goan Antruz dialect" in the Devanagari script has been declared Standard Konkani and promulgated as
Konkani_alphabets
Form of traditional written language
the Konkani language in the Roman script. While Konkani is written in five different scripts altogether, Roman Konkani is widely used. Roman Konkani is
Konkani_in_the_Roman_script
Languages designated official status by the Constitution of India
official languages in". India Today. "The Origins of the Konkani Language". www.kamat.com. 15 January 2016. "Indian Languages: Konkani Language". iloveindia
Languages with official recognition in India
Languages_with_official_recognition_in_India
Konkanis (especially Hindus) in those two states write the language in Devanagari. Konkani is widely written in the Roman script (called Romi Konkani)
Languages_of_India
not shown in theatres are not included. Films made in other languages and dubbed into Konkani are also excluded. Isidore Dantas has documented films released
List of Konkani-language films
List_of_Konkani-language_films
that broadcast wholly or partly in Konkani, an Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Southern branch of the language family (along with Marathi) and spoken
List of Konkani-language television channels
List_of_Konkani-language_television_channels
Indo-Aryan language
ethno-religious group Other Marathi–Konkani languages and dialects spoken in Maharashtra include Maharashtrian Konkani, Malvani, Sangameshwari, Agri, Andh
Marathi_language
Regional dialect group of Konkani
dialects are referred to as Canara Konkani. The Kerala dialects are referred to as Travancore Konkani or Kerala Konkani. Certain dialects like the Canara
Southern_Saraswat_Konkani
People native to Goa, India
speak the Konkani language, a Prakrit based language belonging to the Southern group of Indo-Aryan Languages. Various dialects of Konkani spoken by the
Goans
State in Southwest India
da Gama is its largest city by population. The state's official language is Konkani, spoken by the majority of its inhabitants. The Portuguese, who first
Goa
The Konkani language spoken in the Indian state of Goa has loanwords from multiple languages, including Arabic, Portuguese, English and Kannada. This is
List_of_loanwords_in_Konkani
Phonology of the Konkani language of India
Konkani is a southern Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Indo-European family of languages spoken in the Konkan coastal region of India. It has approximately
Konkani_phonology
Indian writer
Akademi Award, India's national literary honour, for his writing in the Konkani language. Kamat has a background in academia, having served as the head of the
Ashok_Kamat
Day of remembrance for Shenoi Goembab
this day, Konkani language writers are honoured. Goembab is credited with having written seven books in Latin or Romi Konkani and 22 in Konkani in the Devanagari
World_Konkani_Day
Indian writer and activist (1963–1986)
community who fought for the official status of the Konkani language during the Konkani language agitation. Floriano Vas was born on 8 September 1963
Floriano_Vaz
1967 referendum in Goa and Damaon to decide the future of Goa
territory of Goa and Damaon in India, on 16 January 1967, to deal with the Konkani language agitation and to decide the future of Goa. The referendum, backed by
Goa_Opinion_Poll_Day
The history of Bible translations into the Konkani language begins with Ignazio Arcamone (1615–1683), an Italian Jesuit working in Salcette, Goa was the
Bible translations into Konkani
Bible_translations_into_Konkani
Muslims of Konkan region
Konkani Muslims (or Kokani Muslims) are an ethnoreligious subgroup of the Konkani people of the Konkani region along the west coast of India, who practice
Konkani_Muslims
List of winners of a literary honor in India
literature and Konkani literature in particular. When the Sahitya Akademi recognised Konkani in 1975 as an independent and literary language, one of the
List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Konkani
List_of_Sahitya_Akademi_Award_winners_for_Konkani
Indian novelist
a popular Konkani language writer. He started writing at an early age of 14. He has written over 250 short stories and 18 novels in Konkani. Ageira is
Stan_Ageira
Indian academic (1962–2014)
the editor of the Konkani literary journal Jaag. She was also a scholar, publisher and writer who worked mainly in the Konkani language in Goa. She headed
Madhavi_Sardesai
Indian politician and writer (born 1939)
the Konkani daily, Sunaparant, and as a Konkani language activist. Bhembre is also widely known as the lyricist of the famed Goan Konkani language song
Uday_Bhembre
Pakistani writer and playwright (1885–1953)
Cabral commenced his literary endeavors by submitting written pieces to Konkani-language periodicals that encountered distribution challenges in Bombay during
B._F._Cabral
Indian ethno-religious community
region along the west coast of India. They are ethnic Konkani people and speak the Konkani language. Missionary activities followed soon after the Portuguese
Goan_Catholics
Indian non-profit organisation for Konkani language
preservation and development of the Konkani language. Established to advance linguistic and cultural identity among Konkani speakers, it engages in educational
Konkani_Bhasha_Mandal
development of Konkani language, art and culture involving all the Konkani people the world over. In 1995 from 16 to 22 December, First World Konkani Convention
World_Konkani_Centre
Goan writer and activist (1877–1946)
better known as Shenoi Goembab, was a Goan writer and activist of the Konkani language. Waman Raghunath Shennoi Varde Valaulikar was born on 23 June 1877
Shenoi_Goembab
Indian writer (born 1954)
Indian author, translator, and activist from Kerala who writes in the Konkani language. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Sahitya Akademi
Gokuldas_Prabhu
1950 Konkani film directed by Al Jerry Braganza
Aunddo (English: Love's Craving) is a 1950 Goan Konkani-language film. It was the first film in Konkani and was produced and directed by Al Jerry Braganza
Mogacho_Aunddo
Marathi–Konkani language of India
reflects a blend of Marathi, Konkani, Goan, and Indo-Portuguese influences. Although Samvedi has traditionally been an oral language without an independent
Kadodi_language
Surname list
Pilgaonkar is a Konkani surname. Notable people with the surname include: Sachin Pilgaonkar (born 1957), Indian actor Shriya Pilgaonkar (born 1989), Indian
Pilgaonkar
Indian poet and lyricist
music arranged and sung by Mukesh Ghatwal, a first of its kind in Konkani language. Apart from All India Radio, his songs are in popular on CDs like Valley
John_Aguiar
replaced by Marathi and Konkani. Portuguese remained one of the languages of the Subordinate Courts along with Marathi and Konkani until 1969. In 1964, under
Portuguese_language_in_Goa
Indian actor and comedian (born 1964)
and director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Emperor of the Konkani stage", he is the first tiatrist (theatre
John_D'_Silva
The All India Konkani Parishad is a national conference held in India. It is meant to support the Konkani people and Konkani language, and conducts various
All_India_Konkani_Parishad
Hindu Brahmin surname
Bhagwat (also spelled as Bhagvat), is a surname found among Hindu Brahmin and Hindu Mali, Maratha communities in India. It is found mainly among Deshastha
Bhagwat_(surname)
Indian author and activist (1925–2010)
in the Konkani language, though he also wrote in Marathi and Hindi. A Gandhian activist, freedom fighter and a pioneer in the modern Konkani movement
Ravindra_Kelekar
Indian writer
Award in Konkani language for his novel, Dika. He won the 2019 Smt Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar for his novel, Jaanvay. "KONKANI (Since
Devidas_Kadam
Indian poet and writer (born 1952)
Pundalik Narayan Naik (born 21 April 1952) is an Indian Konkani poet, short-story writer, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He has 40 books and
Pundalik_Naik
1963 Indian film
Our Luck) is a 1963 Indian Konkani-language film directed by A. Salam and produced by Frank Fernand. It is the second Konkani film, after Mogacho Anvddo
Amchem_Noxib
Indian actress and singer (born 1992)
Indian actress and director, who works in Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Konkani films. She is known for her roles in Bhimavaram Bullodu (2014), Shakeela
Ester_Noronha
Indian director, producer, actor (1903–1979)
India, he made motion-pictures across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Konkani, and Hindi languages, apart from silent films. Rao made significant contributions
Y._V._Rao
Konkani organization based in Goa, India
Goa Konkani Akademi (Goa Academy of Letters for Konkani) is an organization set up by the Government of Goa in 1986 to promote the Konkani language in
Goa_Konkani_Akademi
2019 Indian film in Konkani
Kantaar (transl. Song) is a 2019 Indian Konkani-language film written and directed by Nilesh Malkar and produced by Janet Noronha. It stars Jackie Shroff
Kantaar
Indian poet (1922–2003)
poet from Goa who wrote in both Konkani and Marathi. He is regarded as an eclectic and significant figure in Konkani literature, particularly for his
Shankar_Ramani
Indian surname with historical Jain associations
Alva is a surname found primarily among Tulu-speaking communities of coastal Karnataka, India. The name is historically associated with Jain chieftains
Alva_(surname)
Indian singer (born 1965)
Divya Bharti. In 1985, Alisha sang two songs with Remo Fernandes, in Konkani, for the album Old Goan Gold. She also recorded a song for Pankuj Parashar's
Alisha_Chinai
Indian writer
works in Konkani literature, for which she was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2022. Kharangate has contributed significantly to Konkani literature
Maya_Kharangate
Indian poet and translator (1923–2008)
realization that his true language was Konkani, not Marathi, and he subsequently decided to dedicate his work to the Konkani language. Bhangi was employed
Pandurang_Bhangui
Indian singer (1933–2026)
the musical family of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, who was Marathi and Konkani, and his Gujarati wife, Shevanti. Deenanath was an actor and classical
Asha_Bhosle
Branch of the Indo-Iranian languages
Reli, Kupia; Marathi-Konkani languages are ultimately descended from Maharashtri Prakrit, whereas Insular Indo-Aryan languages are descended from Elu
Indo-Aryan_languages
Konkani literature is literature in the Konkani language, mostly produced in three scripts: Roman, Devanagari and Kannada. Konkani literature is eligible
Konkani_literature
Indian writer (1952–2023)
was an Indian writer recognized for his contributions to contemporary Konkani literature. He won the 2011 Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar and the
Gajanan_Jog
Species of ray-finned fish
Pelaling in Malaysia, Kembung lelaki in Indonesia, Bangdo (बांगडो) in Konkani language, Bangdi (બાંગડી) in Gujarati, Bangda (बांगडा) in Marathi, Kajol Gouri
Indian_mackerel
Indo-Aryan language in India
a language similar to Konkani spoken by Nawayaths of the southwestern coast of India. It is an amalgam of Persian, Arabic and Marathi, with Konkani as
Nawayathi_language
Indian cartoonist (born 1944)
initially gained prominence working for O Heraldo during the height of the Konkani language agitation and Goa's statehood struggle in the 1980s. Over the course
Alexyz
Surname list
Vaz is a Portuguese language surname. It may refer to: Ann-Marie Vaz (born 1966), Jamaican politician Armindo Vaz d'Almeida, former Prime Minister of São
Vaz_(surname)
Indian-Portuguese musician (born 1953)
writes and sings his songs in five different languages: English, Hindi, French, Portuguese and Konkani. He also holds an Overseas Citizenship of India
Remo_Fernandes
Indian linguist (1909–1989)
Kalekar's study of Konkani was instrumental in Sahitya Akademi's decision in 1975 to recognize Konkani as an independent Indian language (rather than being
Narayan_Govind_Kalelkar
Portuguese Catholic priest (1855–1922)
July 1911. He also became widely renowned during his lifetime as a Konkani language scholar. Sebastião Rodolfo Dalgado was born on 8 May 1855 in the village
Sebastião_Rodolfo_Dalgado
2013 Indian film in Konkani
Baga Beach is 2013 Indian Konkani-language film written and directed by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar. It followed his critically acclaimed Paltadacho Munis (2009)
Baga_Beach_(film)
2011 Indian film
Neethu. It is the third film ever produced in the GSB Konkani language and attempts to showcase Konkani Saraswatha tradition and culture. Released on 14 October
Ujwaadu
Surname list
Baliga is a Konkani Brahmin surname from Goa, coastal Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra, India. It is found among Hindus of the Goud Saraswat Brahmin
Baliga
Indian author (born 1929)
Purushothama Mallaya is an Indian author, known for his activism for Konkani language and literature. A recipient of Sahitya Academy Award, he was honoured
Narayana_Purushothama_Mallaya
Language of India
Katkari, or Kathodi, is an Indian language, which is classified with Marathi. It is endangered, with only a few percent of ethnic Kathodi speaking it.
Katkari_language
Indo-Aryan language of India
The Andh language, also known as Andhi, is an Indo-Aryan language of the Marathi–Konkani branch spoken by 100,000 Andhs in India. It appears Andh may
Andh_language
Indian writer (1931–1992)
1931 – 1992), popularly known as Cha. Fra. D'Costa (or Cha. Fra.), was a Konkani poet, dramatist, and journalist from Mangalore. Charles Francis D'Costa
C._F._D'Costa
Konkani-language Film
Nirmillem Nirmonem is a 2019 Indian Konkani-language romantic film directed by Melwin Elpel and produced by Henry D'Silva Suratkal. The film stars Prathap
Nirmillem_Nirmonem
Catholic basilica in Old Goa, India
The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Goan Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Catholic basilica in Goa, in the Konkan region
Basilica_of_Bom_Jesus
Indian writer
an Indian writer known for his work in the Konkani language. He won the 2020 Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani for Yugparivartanacho Yatri, a collection
R._S._Bhaskar
Goan theatre actress and singer
Miss Carlota, was a Goan theatre actress and singer who worked on the Konkani stage. Maria Carlota D'Souza was born on 5 December 1902, in Cunchelim
Miss_Carlota
Indian actress and model (born 1968)
in Marathi cinema and television, with notable appearances in Hindi and Konkani films. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished actresses in the
Varsha_Usgaonkar
Indian scholar and poet (1949–2009)
His field of specialisation was language, literature, translation studies, history, sociology and culture. His Konkani writings resulted in him being included
Olivinho_J._F._Gomes
Indian singer and actor (1932–2003)
Alfred Rose, was an Indian Konkani singer, composer, and actor. He was one of the most popular singers and composers of Konkani songs in the cantaram category
Alfred_Rose_(singer)
Indo-Aryan language spoken in India
Saurashtra is similar to that of many other Indo-Aryan languages, especially that of the Konkani language. An IPA chart of all contrastive sounds in Saurashtra
Saurashtra_language
Indian writer
recognized for his contributions to contemporary Konkani literature. He won the 2012 Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani for Kavyasutra, a collection of poems. "Kashinath
Kashinath_Shamba_Lolienkar
Indian poet and translator (1925–2006)
Manohar Rai Sardesai (18 January 1925 – 22 June 2006) was an Indian Konkani poet, writer and French translator. He received his Doctorat ès lettres françaises
Manohar_Rai_Sardesai
Surname list
Devanagari alphabet). The surname is in use among some Konkani Goud Saraswat Brahmins as well as Konkani Christians (who trace their ancestry to the Gaud Saraswat
Bhat
2017 Indian film in Konkani
Soul Curry is a 2017 Indian film in Konkani, written and directed by Nieelesh Malkar. It features Jackie Shroff, Seema Biswas and Sonam Morajkar in the
Soul_Curry
Surname list
Prabhudesai is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Devendra Prabhudesai, Indian biographer Nilesh Prabhudesai (born 1967), Indian cricketer
Prabhudesai
Indian writer (1944–2024)
Indian writer in the Konkani language and a civil servant. She was the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature, which she
Meena_Kakodkar
Indian writer (born 1953)
Saratchandra Shenoi (born 23 March 1953) is an Indian writer of Konkani language from Kerala. He is recognized for his contributions across various literary
Saratchandra_Shenoi
Indian writer and translator (born 1947)
in the Konkani language and Konkani Wikipedia. Noted for his interest in Konkani films, he is best known for his book on Konkani cinema Konkani Cholchitram
Isidore_Dantas
Indian playback singer (1924–1980)
as 7,000 songs throughout his career, spanning several Indian languages such as Konkani, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Odia, Bengali, Marathi, Sindhi, Kannada,
Mohammed_Rafi
Capital city of the Indian state of Goa
Panaji (formerly Nova Goa; /ˈpʌnədʒi/; Goan Konkani: Ponnjem, IPA: [pɵɳd͡ʑɛ̃] ; Portuguese: Pangim), also known as Panjim, is the capital of the Indian
Panaji
Indian author (born 1943)
his retirement. Sail initially wrote in Marathi language but later started writing in Konkani language too. His first story appeared in Pralhad Keshav
Mahabaleshwar_Sail
Indian stage and playback singer (born 1968)
platinum status in India in 1986. Narayan records music in a number of languages; Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Narayan took part
Shrikant_Narayan
2014 Indian film
Nachom-ia Kumpasar (English: Let's dance to the rhythm), is a Konkani musical drama film. It is based on the lives of two jazz musicians, Chris Perry
Nachom-ia_Kumpasar
Indian writer (1934–2022)
was an Indian Konkani activist, popularly known as "Vishwa Konkani Sardar" (World Konkani Leader) and was the founder of World Konkani Centre in Shakthinagar
Basti_Vaman_Shenoy
Konkani-language comedy movie released in 2023
Lucky Draw is a 2023 Indian Konkani-language comedy film written, edited, directed and produced by Rayan Magneto under the banner of Rayan Magneto Films
Lucky_Draw_777
Village in Karnataka, India
of Dakshina Kannada district. It is commonly known as Pompei in the Konkani language. There is a college called Pompei College Aikala which offers courses
Aikala
Indian singer and actress
work in tiatr productions from 1963 to 1978. Lobo's introduction to the Konkani stage came during the golden phase of tiatr, courtesy of C. Alvares. This
Carmen_Rose
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