MENIN DE BANDAR.
By Wellington Dias.

Speaking to Menin De Bandar after his show of "Sukhi Sonvsar" on 12th December, 2000, Menin at 43-years of age from Benaulim also known as the 'Double Century King', spoke about his drama "Succorina", which was instrumental in earning him the title of Double Century King. Menin claimed that with the drama "Succorina", he was the first  director to cross the double century mark (total 211-shows) within a year, the first  director to complete 100-shows in Goa itself and also the first Goan director to tour the Arabian Gulf with his drama (in 1985).

Menin also mentioned about his audio tape 'Succourina'.

About the nickname of "De Bandar", Menin Fernandes mentioned about some other artistes (from his place, at that time) having the same surname of Fernandes and his first name as well, therefore, in order to distinguish himself from the others, it seems he took on the name of de Bandar (as he was hailing from Bandar).

As for his future plans, Menin mentioned that after "Sukhi Sonvsar", he had not thought of what production he would be directing in future.


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