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{{short description|Indian singer and writer (1917–1991)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Kid Boxer
| image = Portrait of Kid Boxer.jpg
| caption = The only surviving portrait of Pereira
| birth_name = Caetano Manuel Pereira
| other_names = Boxer
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1917|2|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Siolim]], [[Goa]], [[Portuguese India]]
| notable_works = ''[[Amchem Noxib]]'' (1963)
| death_place = [[Bombay, Maharashtra]] (now Mumbai), India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1991|3|3|1917|2|17|df=y}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|writer|[[theatre director]]|lyricist|comedian}}
| years_active = 1940–{{circa|1991}}
}}

'''Caetano Manuel Pereira''' (17 February 1917 – 3 March 1991), known professionally as '''Kid Boxer''', was an Indian singer, writer, director, comedian, and [[lyricist]] who worked on the [[Tiatr|Konkani stage]]. He is best known for being the member of the popular Kid-Young-Rod [[Trio (music)|trio]].

==Early life==
Caetano Manuel Pereira was born on 17 February 1917, in [[Siolim]], [[Goa]], a region that was part of [[Portuguese India]] during the era of the [[Portuguese Empire]]. At a young age of 8, Pereira relocated to [[Bombay]] (now Mumbai) with his father. During his time in Bombay, he acquired a command of the English language through interactions with older individuals, while also developing his proficiency in [[Konkani language|Konkani]], due to his avid readership of the [[literary work]] ''[[Dor Mhoineachi Rotti]]''. Pereira's journey into the world of theater began with apprenticeships in smaller productions. In 1940, he made his debut in the commercial ''[[tiatr]]'' genre, with his performance in [[Ernest Rebello]]'s production, ''Bomboich Istil''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=N. T. |date=2017-07-30 |title=Remembering veteran tiatr artiste: Kid Boxer – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2017/07/30/magazines/buzz/remembering-veteran-tiatr-artiste-kid-boxer/ |access-date=2023-11-25 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-11-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125124424/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2017/07/30/magazines/buzz/remembering-veteran-tiatr-artiste-kid-boxer/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
Pereira made his first foray into the world of ''[[tiatr]]'', with his debut production called ''Ostori'' (Woman). However, it was his subsequent work titled ''Kidachem Sopon'' (Kid's Dream) that garnered popularity. Pereira's [[repertoire]] encompassed a diverse range of ''[[tiatrs]]'', including ''Editor Ponch de Bombaim'', ''Amchi Bhett'' (Our Offering), ''Amcho Ganv'' (Our Village), ''Bhattam Bensam'', ''Avoichim Dukham'' (Mother's Tears), ''Ankvar ani Kazari'' (Bachelor and Married), ''Zata tem Boreak'' (It Happens For Good), ''Bhoinn'' (Sister), ''Militar'' (Military), ''Zulum'' (Injustice), ''Amchim Natalam'' (Our Christmas), ''Goa'', ''Mhoji Maim'' (My Mother), ''Lojechem Kopel'', ''Mog Antticho'', ''Mumboiche Gõykar'' (Goans Of Mumbai), ''Bankruttan Bankrutt'', ''Budhvont Put Ganvcho'' (The Cunning Son of the Village), ''Fuddar'' (Future), ''Mhozo Oprad'', ''Adeus vo Nimnni Bhett'' (Goodbye, this is the final offering), and ''Somzonnent Chuk Zali''.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

The latter work, published by the [[Goa Konkani Akademi]], delved into the complexities of the human psyche and explored the detrimental effects of prejudice, leading to grave misunderstandings. This particular play demonstrated Pereira's ability to artfully blend elements of seriousness and humor without resorting to [[melodrama]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Fernandes |first=André Rafael |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vKAbygAACAAJ |title=When the Curtains Rise--: Understanding Goa's Vibrant Konkani Theatre |date= |publisher=Tiatr Academy of Goa |isbn=978-93-80739-01-4 |language=en |access-date=2023-11-25 |archive-date=2023-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126045216/https://books.google.com/books?id=vKAbygAACAAJ |url-status=live }}</ref> Towards the end of his career, Pereira presented his final show in [[Goa]] entitled ''Bapul Bhau'' (Cousin Brother). Additionally, he took on the role of director for several ''tiatrs'' by [[Minguel Rod]], including ''Bapul Bhau'', ''Gorib Xezari'' (Poor Neighbour), and ''Ghorchem Kestaum'' (Family Feud). During his artistic journey, Pereira had a cameo in the well-received [[Konkani cinema|Konkani film]] ''[[Amchem Noxib]]''.<ref name=":0" />

==Personal life==
Pereira was known for his early advocacy of individual rights, showcasing determination from a young age. He opposed various forms of injustice, including those directed at women, the entrenched [[Caste system in Goa|caste system]], and governmental policies.<ref name=":3" />

In the earlier stages of his life, Pereira's mischievous [[demeanor]] led to him being given the [[moniker]] "Boxer," a nickname which later served as the inspiration for his chosen [[stage name]], Kid Boxer. André Rafael Fernandes writes in his book "''When the Curtains Rise...Understanding Goa's Vibrant Konkani Theatre''," Pereira formed a [[Trio (music)|trio]] called the Kid-Young-Rod, which gained recognition for their singing abilities in the realm of ''[[tiatrs]]''.<ref name=":1" />

Fernandes further explains that, Pereira's expertise was in creating [[satirical]] songs infused with [[proverbs]]. Additionally, he excelled at crafting quick-witted responses during musical debates, particularly when pitted against [[Aleixinho De Candolim]].<ref name=":1" /> Pereira died in [[Bombay]], aged 74.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K-1PAQAAIAAJ&q=3rd+March+1991+Kid+Boxer |title=100 Years of Konkani Tiatro |date=2000 |publisher=Government of Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture |language=en |access-date=2023-11-25 |archive-date=2023-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126045321/https://books.google.com/books?id=K-1PAQAAIAAJ&q=3rd+March+1991+Kid+Boxer |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|1963
|''[[Amchem Noxib]]''
|
|Supporting character
|<ref name=":0" />
|}

==Selected stage works==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|1940
|''Bomboich Istil''
|
|Professional debut
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|
|''Ostori''
| Writer/director
|Debut as writer/director
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|
|''Kid-achem Sopon''
|Writer/director
|
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
||{{circa|1967}}
|''Somzonnent Chuk Zali''
|Writer
|
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=N. T. |date=2017-08-06 |title=Somzonnent Chuk Zali – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2017/08/06/magazines/buzz/somzonnent-chuk-zali/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|
|''Amchim Natalam''
|Writer/director
|
|rowspan="11"|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|
|''Editor Ponch de Bombaim''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Amcho Ganv''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Ankvar ani Kazari''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Zata tem Boreak''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Bhoinn''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Militar''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Zulum''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Mhoji Maim''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Goa''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Bankruttan Bankrutt''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Amchi Bhett''
|
|
|rowspan="7"|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|
|''Bhattam Bensam''
|
|
|-
|
|''Avoichim Dukham''
|
|
|-
|
|''Lojechem Kopel''
|
|
|-
|
|''Mog Antticho''
|
|
|-
|
|''Mumboiche Gõykar''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Budhvont Put Ganvcho''
|
|
|-
|
|''Fuddar''
|Director
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=A voice that is eternal |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/A-voice-that-is-eternal/114352 |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=2024-01-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107065533/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/A-voice-that-is-eternal/114352 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|
|''Adeus vo Nimnni Bhett''
|Writer/director
|
|rowspan="2"|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|
|''Mhozo Oprad''
|Writer/director
|
|-
|
|''Gorib Xezari''
|Director
|
|rowspan="3"|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|
|''Ghorchem Kestaum''
|Director
|
|-
|
|''Bapul Bhau''
|Director
|Final production
|}

==Further reading==
*{{cite book |last=Mazarello |first=Wilson |author-link=Wilson Mazarello|year=2000 |title=100 Years of Konkani Tiatro |location=Goa, India |publisher=Government of Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture |pages=96–99 |oclc=71174491}}

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:1917 births]]
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[[Category:Tiatrists]]
[[Category:Indian male singers]]
[[Category:Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Musicians from North Goa district]]
[[Category:Writers from North Goa district]]

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MarkKapoor at 21:53, 14 March 2026