C. Alvares

C. Alvares
C. Alvares
	Portrait of Alvares during his youth
Born	Celestino Santana Francisco Alvares; 1 August 1920; Saligão, Goa, Portuguese India
Died	27 February 1999 (aged 78); Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Portuguese; (until 1961); Indian (from 1961); ;
Occupations	Actor; singer; playwright; director;
Notable work	Amchem Noxib; Nirmon; Bhuierantlo Munis;
Children	4
Relatives	Betty Ferns; (sister-in-law); Prem Kumar; (brother-in-law); ;

Celestino Santana Francisco Alvares (1 August 1920 – 27 February 1999), known professionally as C. Alvares, was an Indian actor, singer, playwright, and director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (musical theatre) productions. One of the greatest Konkani theatre performers, he was dubbed the "King of Duets." Alvares is also credited with introducing several women to the Konkani stage. He is a recipient of the Best Actor Award for his lead role in Nirmon.

C. Alvares
Portrait of Alvares during his youth
Born	Celestino Santana Francisco Alvares (1920-08-01)1 August 1920 Saligão, Goa, Portuguese India
Died	27 February 1999(1999-02-27) (aged 78) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Portuguese (until 1961) Indian (from 1961)
Occupations	Actor singer playwright director
Notable work	Amchem Noxib Nirmon Bhuierantlo Munis
Children	4
Relatives	Betty Ferns (sister-in-law) Prem Kumar (brother-in-law)