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{{Short description|Indian filmmaker and playwright (born 1947)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bonifacio Dias
| image = Bonifacio Dias (cropped).jpg
| caption = Dias at Ravindra Bhavan, [[Margao]] in 2013
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|11|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Goa]], [[Portuguese India]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Filmmaker|playwright|director|producer|actor}}
| years_active = 1977–2009
| title = Owner of B. V. Films Production Goa
| awards = [[Tiatr Academy of Goa|TAG]]'s "Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award" (2013)
}}

'''Bonifacio Dias''' (born 17 November 1947) is an Indian filmmaker, playwright, theatrical director, theatrical producer, and actor known for his work in [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]] and ''[[tiatr]]'' ([[Goan]] [[musical theatre]]) productions.

==Career==
In the year 1977, Dias undertook the roles of scriptwriter and director for his debut ''[[tiatr]]'' show, ''Gupit Mog'' (Secret Love). Subsequently, in 1979, he presented another ''tiatr'' production called ''Gupit Chori'' (Secret Theft). He went on to create several other popular ''tiatr'' works over the years, including ''Sounsar Konak Zai'' (Who needs the world?), ''Itlean Roste Bondh'', ''Mhozo Uncle Tuzo Pai'' (My Uncle Your Father), ''Zulum'' (Injustice), ''Doth ani Dennem Saudi Arabiachem'' (Dowry and Blessings of Saudi Arabia), and ''To Nhoim Bhau Mhozo'' (He's not my Brother). In addition to his work in the ''tiatr'' medium, Dias also adapted some of his ''tiatr'' productions into [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]]. These included the titles ''Zulum'' and ''Doth ani Dennem Saudi Arabiachem''. He subsequently produced a variety of original Konkani films (typically [[telefilm]]s), including titles like ''To Nhoi Bhav Mhozo'', ''Dot-dennem'', ''Konn Zobabdar'',<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=ISIDORE DANTAS |url=http://archive.org/details/dli.viswakonkani.2829 |title=KONKNNI CHOLCHITRAM 2010 |date=2010 |publisher=DANTAS PUBLICATION |others=Servants of Knowledge}}</ref> ''Zababdari'', ''Moriad'', and ''To Dis Udelo'', among others.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-08-28 |title=Meet Bonifacio at TAG's 'Meet the artiste' programme |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/meet-bonifacio-at-tags-meet-the-artiste-programme/articleshow/22110283.cms |access-date=2024-06-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In July 2000, Dias's film ''To Dis Udelo'' received recognition at the 2nd Goa State Film Festival Award ceremony held at [[Kala Academy]], [[Panjim]], garnering nine nominations.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=July 2000 |title=Bonifacio Dias' film gets nine nominations |url=http://www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatr/bonifacio_dias.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429070953/http://www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatr/bonifacio_dias.htm |archive-date=29 April 2009 |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=Gomantak Times}}</ref>

In December 2006, in an official announcement, Dias was revealed to be the director of a Konkani [[thriller film]] named ''Mogachi Zor'' (Fountain of Love), filmed in the United States and produced by Sucorina D'Costa, a [[Goan]] residing in [[Niagara Falls, New York]], U.S.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 December 2006 |title=Konkani movie shot in the United States |work=[[O Heraldo]] |pages=5}}</ref> The movie was later released in December 2009 under the productions of Dumiana Niagara Motion Films and B. V. Films Production Goa, headed by Sucorina and Dias, respectively. Sucorina had assigned the new project to Dias based on his track record in [[Konkani cinema]], especially his film ''To Dis Udelo'', which had received recognition.<ref name=":0" /> By 1995, Dias had authored several well-received ''tiatrs'', a traditional form of Goan theater. One of the pieces, a ''tiatr'' called ''Zulum'', was first transformed into a video film ([[VCD]] format). In the 1990s, Dias transitioned his focus to video [[film production]], becoming a full-time producer in this medium. During this time, one of his video productions, named ''Zababdari'', received recognition and was aired on the [[Delhi]] channel of [[Doordarshan]] ([[DD National]]), which is India's national [[public broadcasting]] network. Another one of his video films was in the final stages of production.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Mazarello |first=Wilson |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K-1PAQAAIAAJ |title=100 Years of Konkani Tiatro |date=2000 |publisher=Government of Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture |pages=233 |language=en}}</ref> As of 2012, Dias had acted in only a single ''tiatr'', ''Kokno'' (Hindu). He also heads the B. V. Films Production Goa, a film production company based in his home state of [[Goa]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=45_WlAEACAAJ |title=Directory of Tiatr Artistes, 2012 |date=2012 |publisher=Tiatr Academy of Goa |pages=43 |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Not much is known about Dias' early or personal life as there is little to no information available. As of 1995, according to the book ''100 Years of Konkani Tiatro'' by [[Wilson Mazarello]], he resided in the village of [[Curtorim, Goa]].<ref name=":1" /> According to the ''2012 Directory of Tiatr Artistes'', he is reported to be residing in the neighborhood of Rumdamol in the suburb of [[Davorlim]], Goa,<ref name=":2" /> where he is said to have retired from his work.<ref name=":0" />

==Awards and honours==
Dias has received several awards and honors throughout his career. In July 2000, he was recognized with a 'Best Director' nomination for his work on the [[Konkani cinema|Konkani film]] ''To Dis Udelo''.<ref name=":3" /> His contributions to the film industry were further acknowledged when he received the 'Kala Gaurav Award' in the film category in May 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2008-05-28 |title=60 artistes to be feted |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/60-artistes-to-be-feted/articleshow/3078364.cms |access-date=2024-06-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In December 2013, Dias was honored with the 'Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award' by the [[Tiatr Academy of Goa]] (TAG).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-14 |title=Lifetime contribution awards to 13 tiatr artistes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/lifetime-contribution-awards-to-13-tiatr-artistes/articleshow/27316471.cms |access-date=2024-06-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> His significant impact on [[Konkani cinema]] was celebrated in May 2016 when he was honored and awarded<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Navhind |date=2016-04-21 |title=DKA and TAG to celebrate Konkani Cinema Day – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2016/04/21/magazines/buzz/dka-and-tag-to-celebrate-konkani-cinema-day/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> by TAG for his lifetime dedication.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Navhind |date=2016-05-04 |title=Konkani Cinema Day celebrated at DKA – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2016/05/04/magazines/buzz/konkani-cinema-day-celebrated-at-dka/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> In January 2024, he received the 'Tiatr and Film Award' for his contributions to Konkani films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pires |first=Mario |date=2024-01-07 |title=Who are the winners of Goa's first 'Tiatr and Film Awards'? |url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/who-are-the-winners-of-goas-first-tiatr-and-film-awards |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Goa News in English on Gomantak Times |language=en}}</ref>

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