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Mumbai: Renowned Konkani composer, singer Victor Concessao no more

  •   Fri, Sep 30 2016 05:01:42 PM

Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai (RJP)

Mumbai, Sep 30: Renowned Konkani composer and singer Victor Concessao breathed his last on Friday, September 30 in Andheri here.

He was 65. He is survived by wife and two daughters. 

Originally hailing from Derebail in Mangaluru city, he was resident of Mumbai for several years.



He was known for his youth centric Konkani songs. He also played music for dramas.

'Niskollpon' , 'Bharathanth Sukhi Konn' 'Bombil Mary', 'Mother Theresa', 'Buinkamp' were some of his all time hits.

During his heydays, he sang for Konakni Natak Sabha competitions and won trophies for Rosario Cathedral parish where he stayed then.

He had composed nearly 1200 songs and took part in more than 90 concerts starting from the first musical nite presented by Benar Productions in 1982.  He had sung for famous Konkani film 'Thisri Cheet'. Recently he had composed a song for super hit Konkani film 'Noshibacho Khell'. 

‘Sangeeth Ratna’ title was bestowed on him for his contribution to Konkani music.

'Namma Kudladha Ooruye' is one of his famous unforgettable Tulu songs sung in functions. 

Funeral will be held on Monday, October 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Mahakali, Andheri (East) in Mumbai at 4pm, said family sources.

 

Watch video : Victor's latest interview on Daijiworld TV - in Two parts (do re me fa)
  

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  • Wilfy, Kinnigoly/Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Oct 03 2016

    Victorab, will be missed. I was fortunate to sing in his four nites around Mangalore. He is a simple man, gifted composer and supported new talents. One of his great composition and my favorite one was "Varyar ubcha parvya, sandesh mujho kanghe, tujelagin dithan tho mogak patay" sung by his sister Lizzy, also a song "Ami Bhav Bhaini" Unfortunately I could not meet him again. I'm deeply saddened by this news. My deep condolences to Gracybai, Vivet and Velita. The fond memmories and the love showed by Victorab and team (Gracy bai, Lizzy, Lola, Babush,Sukreen, Theo) will remain forever. Victorab parat zalmon ye!!

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  • Wency / Lydia Fernandes, Bijai/ Kana Suratkhal / Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 02 2016

    Sad to hear of the untimely demise of our dear Victor. Our deepest sympathy to his family members. May His Soul Rest in peace.

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  • Rudolf Rebello, Kalmady/Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 02 2016

    Extremely sorry to note that my dear friend Konkani legend Victor Concessao is no more. What a humble , good natured fun loving man , always spotted talent and gave opportunities to budding artists. I am proud to say he saw the raw talent in me and nurtured me to compere many of his Victor nites in Mumbai. Heartfelt condolences to Gracey bai and children. Rest in peace Victor.
    Rudolf Rebello and family.

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  • VIVIAN L P D SOUZA, Bondel/Doha Qatar

    Sun, Oct 02 2016

    Shocking news..a great friend of mine and my school mate in sixties..May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his wife and children also to his sister Lizzy who was one of the best singers of Mangalore.

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  • Vivi, Bajpe

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Indeed a great loss to Konkani music lovers. He was associated with hymns choir maestro late inasam happened to my neighbour staying at Pinto cottage .. He cannot be replaced for his great humour... We had great fun whenever we meet ... Some of his baila numbers like Kereng In Tulu kangi in Konkani also genasu in Kannada , kudladha ooru, mobile in Tulu and Konkani .. Nodu illi nodu in Kannada are most memorable one ... May his soul rest in peace

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  • Blany DCosta, Bonded/Marol Mumbai

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    May Victor's soul rest in peace.May God grant strength to his family to bear the loss.

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  • Arun guitar, Dubai

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    I was playing for his musical nites in Mangalore in 1980-1984 as guitarist.His all shows were super hit with packed crowd.He was also a funloving person and always creating jokes instantly.We have lost a very good song composer and musician from Konkani.Let his soul rest in peace.

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    May his soul rest in peace and the risen lord console the near and dear ones

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  • D'souza family, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Dear Family of Victor,

    Please accept our heartfelt condolence from the family of Late Henry T. D'souza & family, who was well associated with us.

    It's a great loss to the Konkani musical world.

    May God grant eternal rest.
    Adieus tuka!

    Joining in grief,
    Late Henry T. D'souza's family

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  • Lucy Rodrigues, Moodubelle/Andheri East

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    My heartfelt condolences to the family members. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Great loss indeed.May his departed soul rest in eternal peace

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  • sr. Leeda Fernandes, Bellore-Denmark

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Sad news. May His Soul Rest In Peace! iam very greatful to God for his konkani funny songs.He is very simpel, taented and kind person. My condolences to the family members.

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  • Richard/Rosy Monis, Roof Top, Andheri

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    May his soul rest in peace! RIP...
    Our Heartfelt sympathy to your beloved family members!

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  • Ivan Sequeira, Valencia / Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Shocking news to hear the sad demise of Victor. Simple, kind hearted & a very good composer of Konkani & Tulu songs. A big loss to our community. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies & condolences. May the good lord give all the strength & courage to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in peace.
    Ivan Sequeira & family, Valencia.

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  • A R Montiero , New York,USA,Bajpe

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    May soul rest in peace,He was very close to our family , He has great heart to help people who is in need,
    RIP

    A R Montiero
    New York

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  • vallyvagga, Mysore

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Sad news - We missed a talented friend Singer & a nice human. Heartfelt sympathies to his family members. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • CGS, Valencia

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Very sad and shocking news.A few months back Victor Concessao had visited Mangalore and invited me for a lunch.A very jovial,humorous,simple and humble person.In 1982,Benna Ruzai of Benar Kala Kutam had organised first 'Victor Nite' at Don Bosco Hall,Mangalore. I had compered 'Victor Nite'way back in 1985 at Vakola, Mumbai.While in Mangalore,Victor had expressed his desire of bringing out a new CD in midst of October.I lost a good old friend of mine,a good human being.
    He used to feel very happy when I called him 'Vicco'.
    My deepest sympathies to his wife, daughters and the bereaved family members.Good bye dear friend Victor,rest in Peace.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Heartfelt condolences to the family of Victor Concesso on his sad sudden demise. He was a good singer, composer,entertainer, and a good friend. Unfortunately I never got a chance to perform with him. Also Condolences to his sister renowned singer Lizzie D'Souza. May God rest dear Victor's soul in peace and give fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
    Eddie, Joyce and children

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  • Gerry/Audrey, Bijay/Abu dhabi

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Our heartfelt condolences to the family members on the sad and untimely death of our dear Victor. May God give you enough strength to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace

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  • Gerry D'Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Shocked & deeply saddened to hear the news of untimely demise of "Sangeeth Ratna Victor Concessao". His performances on Don Bosco Stage around 4 decades back are still green in my mind! His untimely demise is really a great loss for Konkani. We pray Almighty God to grant great strength to his bereaved family, near & dear ones to bear this irreparable loss. May his departed soul rest in peace!

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  • Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Victor Concessao's classic & quality contribution to Konkani literature, music and dramas will be remembered by numerous Konkans for a long time. Condolences to his beloved family.

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  • Glen Prakash Nazareth, Byndoor/Dubai

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Mogacho Adevs tuka mogachea Victor Uncle. Visronk zaina tuzo sangat. Porot melliam tea sonsari. Dukha bhorit kallzan Adevs kortam Tuka. Sasnaso vishev dev tuka favo karundi mon magtam..Mogachea Aunty, Vivet, Velita and to all concesso family heart felt condolences and may Almighty give strength to bear this situation

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Shocked to hear the sad demise of Victor Concessao of Mumbai. What a loss to Konkanni Community! May his soul Rest In Peace and may God Almighty grant family and friends enough strength to bear this loss.

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  • Nithan & Shanthi Rodrigues, Mangalore/ Bangalore

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Sorry to hear this sad news. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Mrs. EVA PINTO, Urwa Mangalore, Kalina Bombay

    Sat, Oct 01 2016

    Dear Gracy and children,
    Sad to hear that our good friend, well known Konkani/tulu songs composer, singer, very simple, soft spoken, kind natured person, Victor Concessao, is no more with us ! Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and condolences.May the good Lord Jesus grant you strength and courage to bear this great loss of yours. May his soul rest in peace.
    Yours in Sorrow,
    EVA PINTO & FAMILY

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  • Oswald/Lily/Gloria, Valencia/Muscat

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Sad news - We missed a talented friend Singer & a nice human. Heartfelt sympathies to his wife, 2 daughters and all his family members. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • VALERIAN, niddodi,

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    huge lost for konkani community.may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Jeffry Thomas Concessao, , Darebail

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    May your soul rest in eternal peace. May God give strength to the family members to bear this great loss. Heartfelt condolences to Gracy, vivet & velita


    Jeffry Thomas & Benedicta Concessao, Darebail

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  • Henry D'Almeida, Shirva/ Bahrain

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • V A Noronha, Bahrain

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    I know Victor fondly called Vitori since my childhood days . At young age he was instrumental in forming beat group by binding friend like musicians ... Some of his foot tapping numbers like kudla Dha ooruye, sobith jacintha, fotkiro mog, bombil Mary sung by Kenny are few to mention from his treasures are still famous and played for social gatherings ...he was instant composers who had a talent to compose the songs situation related .....RIP friend ... We will meet again on final resurrection ... Until that please pray for us

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  • Joseph, Dalantre / RAK

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    May his soul rest in peace...I met him in my brothers house, really we lost a best Konkani singer.

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  • Dexter Britto , Mangalore/New Zealand

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Very sorry to hear this Vivet and Robin. Please accept our Condolences. Travel safely. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family members
    Dexter, Anita, Anushka, Denver

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  • Julian Rodrigues, Shirva

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    May his soul rest in peace. A great loss to the Konkani community. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

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  • Vincent D'Almeida, Barkur/California,USA

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Sad to hear about Victor's sudden passing away, he was a down to earth person, sure it is a great loss for Konkani community, may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Irene Sequeira , Derebail/ New York

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Sorry to hear the sad news of passing away of Victor Concessao. Konkani community has lost a great singer/composer. He was a down to earth person. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his wife and children.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Rest in peace Konkani legend.

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  • Alwyn Lobo & Family, Bellevue, WA

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    LOVING GOD, we don’t always understand your timing, but we trust that you are good. We know that you hold us in your hands and wrap your love around us when we we are sad. We are sad today, Lord.

    O Lord, Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Savior, forgive our brother-in-Law's sins, just as You forgave Peter's denial and those who crucified You. Count not Victor's transgressions, but, rather, his family members tears of repentance. Remember not Victor's iniquities, but, more especially, sorrow for the offenses have committed against You. We long to be true to Your Word, and pray that You will love Victor and come to make Your dwelling place within him. We promise to give You praise and glory in love and in service all the days of my life. May his soul rest in Peace.

    Comfort us with your presence. Grant us peace in our hearts. Fill our minds with good memories of the one we love.

    You are the great Healer, and we ask you to heal our hearts today and wipe the tears from our eyes to see the hope you have set before us. Amen.

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  • Ambrose D'Mello, Pangala / Mumbai

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    A great loss - specially to Konkani community. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • benjamin miranda, honavar

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    it is very sad to hear the sad demise of great composer Mr victor concesio i was fortunate to direct is music for 10 musical nights in mumbai. goodye victor

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  • VALERIAN RODRIGUES, UJIRE

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    VERY SAD.RIP

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  • Vinod Wilfred Tauro, Madanthyar, Dubai

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Dear Concessao family, Very sad that the great personality, composer and famous singer of Konkani songs in Mumbai Mr Victor Concessao is no more. He was very good friend of mine working in E Mathias & Sons as a Shipping utive, always helpful, simple man of words with great heart. It is an irreparable loss to the whole Konkani speaking community. Quite recently after retirement he was active in FB. May his soul rest in eternal Peace. May God give strength to the family members to bear this great loss of Victor. Adevs thuka Victorbaba. Vinod Wilfred Tauro, Janet, Vijetha & Viveca, Dubai.

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  • NEVILLE DEHNUGAR, BORIVALI I.C. COLONY

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Victoraba, 10 years back we met each other, when I released my first konkani Album, for which you penned the lyrics. Today it is very hard to beleave that you are no more with us. Good Bye Victoraba.

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  • Rchard, UK

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Great man with a great and humble heart. Always encouraged new musicians and artists. Condolences to the family. RIP

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  • Stany & Josehine Dsouza, Mumbai / Miyyar

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Very very sad that the great personality, composer and singer of Konkani songs Mr Victor Concessio is no more. It is an irreparable loss to the Konkani speaking community.
    May his soul rest in eternal peace. May God give strength to the family members to bear this great loss.
    From: Stany Dsouza & family Kalina , Mrs Benedicta Rebello & family Andheri.

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  • P P Montiero, Mumbai

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Very sad news, may his soul rest in peace,heartfelt condolences to all family members, I took basic. Singing lesson from him , he is God father for me , he is very close to me I can't forget his help for making technically sound and good singer.
    RIP my dear god father

    P P Montiero
    Mumbai

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALORE

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Heartfelt sympathies to his wife and children. May his soul Rest In Peace.

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  • Jasmine Lavita concesso, Derebail

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Today I lost my Beloved God father,No words can express our loss. May your soul Rest In peace. May god give strength to Aunt gracy, vivet & velita to overcome the loss.
    You will be solely missed Uncle,
    Jasmine/Alwyn

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  • Naveen Kulshekar, Mangaluru

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Adevs tuka mogall ixta
    tujea mornna vorvim
    dukest zalea konknni proja
    Magtam sasnnacho vixev mellom tuka
    vixew yum ghe konknni maechea uskear
    sodam.

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  • Mr joel Concesso, Derebail

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Dear Uncle,
    May your departed soul rest in peace, you will be deeply missed,
    may god give Gracy aunty,vivet,valitathe strength to bear your loss.
    Joel/anisha/Baba jaden

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  • FLORA DSOUZA, KALMADY (JERIMERI-MUMBAI)

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Its a great loss to Konkani Music World. Spending his own money, trained many children in Konkani singing and other talents. May his soul rest in peace. Deep condolences to Gracy bai, Vivet & Velita..

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  • Leslie Rego, Bendur

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    He is simple, Humble yet gifted singer and composer. May his soul Rest in Peace..

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    Very Sad news. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Charles D Cunha, Borivli - I C Colony

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    adevs tuka victor....sasnacho vishev tujea atmeak labom

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  • George Menezes, Mumbai

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    May His Soul Rest In Peace....

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  • Dr Edward Nazareth, Mangalore

    Fri, Sep 30 2016

    May his soul rest in peace...We lost a good Konkani singer

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