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{{Short description|Comedian and actor (born 1962)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Luis Bachan
| image = Remembering Late Rosario Rodrigues 24.10.18 - 30595404107 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Coelho at [[Institute Menezes Braganza]], 2018
| birth_name = Luis Caitano Coelho
| birth_place = [[Bandora, Goa]], India
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|2|5|df=y}}
| other_names = Luis B<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2019/01/15/magazines/buzz/tiatr-personality-jp-pereira-3/|title=Tiatr Personality JP Pereira|work=The Navhind Times|date=January 15, 2019|access-date=6 August 2024|archive-date=6 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806115523/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2019/01/15/magazines/buzz/tiatr-personality-jp-pereira-3/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| occupation = {{hlist|Comedian|actor|singer}}
| years_active = {{circa|1999}}–present
| relatives = [[Comedian Domnic]] (brother)
| known_for = {{ubl|
* ''[[Home Sweet Home (2014 film)|Home Sweet Home]]''
* ''[[Home Sweet Home 2]]''
* ''[[Kantaar]]'' (2019)}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Iria Rodrigues|1994}}
| children = 2
| website = {{URL|facebook.com/luisbachan.coelho}}
}}

'''Luis Caitano Coelho''' (born 5 February 1962), known professionally as '''Luis Bachan''', is a comedian, actor, and singer based in [[Swindon]], United Kingdom. He is known for his work in [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]] and ''[[tiatr]]'' (theatre) productions.

==Early life==
Luis Caitano Coelho was born on 5 February 1962 in [[Bandora, Goa]], India.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Directory of Tiatr Artistes, 2024 |publisher=[[Tiatr Academy of Goa]] |year=2024 |pages=129}}</ref>

==Career==
Coelho has been involved in several [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]] and theatrical productions in recent years. In December 2014, he was cast in the Konkani film ''[[Home Sweet Home (2014 film)|Home Sweet Home]]'', directed by Swapnil Shetkar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Filming of Konkani movie ends |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Filming-of-Konkani-movie-ends/80893 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112432/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Filming-of-Konkani-movie-ends/80893 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following year, in December 2015, he reprised his role in the sequel to this film, titled ''[[Home Sweet Home 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-12-23 |title=Konkani film Home Sweet Home 2 to hit screens on Christmas |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/konkani-film-home-sweet-home-2-to-hit-screens-on-christmas-536158-2015-12-23 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112432/https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/konkani-film-home-sweet-home-2-to-hit-screens-on-christmas-536158-2015-12-23 |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2015, Coelho was cast in the ''[[tiatr]]'' (a form of [[Goan]] theater) ''Mhaka Tuji Goroz'' (I Need Your Aid), directed by his brother, [[Comedian Domnic]]. In this production, Coelho played the lead character of Climax, who was described by a critic from the local newspaper ''[[O Heraldo]]'' as a "comedic and likeable role." The critic also observed that the characters created by Domnic and Coelho were fundamentally strong, appealing, and occasionally displayed a subtle sense of humor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=That brotherly bond |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/That-brotherly-bond/89109 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112430/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/That-brotherly-bond/89109 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Coelho has made several appearances in the ''tiatr'' theatrical tradition. In June 2015, he was cast in the ''tiatr'' production ''Mhozo Sangati Tho'' (He's My Companion), which was directed by [[Patrick Dourado]]. In this performance, Coelho portrayed a comedian, starring alongside his brother Comedian Domnic and Comedian Sally. Coelho's work in this ''tiatr'' production was praised by critics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Against all odds |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/Against-all-odds/89973 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=29 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229182904/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/Against-all-odds/89973 |url-status=live }}</ref> Just a few months later, in August 2015, he was cast in another ''tiatr'', titled ''Bailek Dukh, Kumarik Sukh'' (Wife's Pain, Mistress's Happiness), which was written by Conception de Tuem. Once again, Coelho took on a comedic role, this time performing alongside an ensemble that included Comedienne Joana, Jane, and Humbert. The collaborative efforts of the cast in this ''tiatr'' were also well received.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The ugly face of infidelity |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-ugly-face-of-infidelity-/92427 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112434/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-ugly-face-of-infidelity-/92427 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In August 2015, Coelho was cast in the ''[[tiatr]]'' production ''Osleo Suno'' (Such Daughter-in- laws), directed by Tony de Ribandar. In this play, he portrayed the comedic character of Derefent, performing opposite Comedienne Janet as a comic couple. He shared the stage with other comedic performers, including Comedian Sally and Dorothy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Unity is Strength |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/Unity-is-Strength-/92426 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112434/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/Unity-is-Strength-/92426 |url-status=live }}</ref> Two months later, in November 2015, Coelho was cast in an unnamed tiatr, where he played a comedian alongside his brother, [[Comedian Domnic]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The strength of the oppressed |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-strength-of-the-oppressed-/95891 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112435/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-strength-of-the-oppressed-/95891 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following year, in November 2016, he was cast in the [[Konkani cinema|Konkani film]] ''War-Onn'' by Mozin Travasso. In this production, Coelho took on comic roles alongside actors Kenny and [[Comedian Nato]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Fight Against Corruption |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-Fight-Against-Corruption/108150 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112433/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-Fight-Against-Corruption/108150 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2017, Coelho was cast in the ''tiatr Kevpachim Bavlim Nhoi'' (Not a Toy to Play) produced by Mini Mario. In this production, he portrayed a comedian, performing alongside other well-known [[Goan]] artists such as [[John D' Silva]], Regina, Bladwin, and Jack de Colva. A critique published in the local newspaper ''[[O Heraldo]]'' highlighted that the actors were engaging, but the humor lacked originality during the performance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A woman is not a toy |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/A-woman-is-not-a-toy/115694 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112432/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/A-woman-is-not-a-toy/115694 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following year, in July 2017, Coelho was cast in another ''tiatr'' titled ''Go To Hell'' produced by Milagres de Chandor. In this production, he played a comic role, performing alongside other comedic actors including [[Comedian Selvy]], Comedian Richard, and Comedian Nato.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A moving tale of the power of love |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/A-moving-tale-of-the-power-of-love/117694 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806112431/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Voice-Of-Tiatr/A-moving-tale-of-the-power-of-love/117694 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Coelho has a close relationship with his older brother, [[Comedian Domnic]], who is also a [[Konkani language|Konkani]] comedian and actor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sequeira |first=Elvis |date=2010-10-22 |title=Comedian Dominic: A Performer Par Excellence |url=https://issuu.com/herald-goa/docs/22_oct |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=[[O Heraldo]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605113427/https://issuu.com/herald-goa/docs/22_oct |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Luis Bachan art (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|An artwork dedicated to Coelho during the [[44th International Film Festival of India|44th IFFI]]]]
Coelho has provided significant support and involvement in his brother's work within the [[Tiatr|Konkani theatre]] scene.<ref name=":0" /> He resided in the Muxer, Bandora neighborhood of [[Goa]] as of 2012.<ref>{{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=132 |language=en}}</ref> Coelho later relocated to [[Swindon]], UK, where he is currently based.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luis Bachan & Comedian Domnic {{!}} Candid with Candida {{!}} Ep121 {{!}} Prudent {{!}} 070126 |url=https://www.prudentmedia.in/candid-with-candida/luis-bachan-comedian-domnic-candid-with-candida-ep121-prudent-070126/25459.html |access-date=2026-03-08 |website=www.prudentmedia.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Navhind |date=2024-01-09 |title='Past is Past' – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2024/01/09/magazines/buzz/past-is-past/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |language=en-US |archive-date=3 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803122153/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2024/01/09/magazines/buzz/past-is-past/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He frequently traveled to his home state Goa to work on [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]] like ''Fotting No.1'' (2022) directed by Joywin Fernandes<ref>{{Cite web |title=The consequences of extramarital affairs |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/The-consequences-of-extramarital-affairs/191520 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806161907/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/The-consequences-of-extramarital-affairs/191520 |url-status=live }}</ref> and tiatr productions such as ''Past is Past'' (2023) by [[Comedian Agostinho]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-07 |title=From UK with love: Troupe to stage tiatr in Goa for first time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/from-uk-with-love-troupe-to-stage-tiatr-in-goa-for-first-time/articleshow/105792550.cms |access-date=2024-08-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806161906/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/from-uk-with-love-troupe-to-stage-tiatr-in-goa-for-first-time/articleshow/105792550.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:1962 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Tiatrists]]
[[Category:Actors from South Goa district]]
[[Category:Konkani-language singers]]
[[Category:People from Swindon]]

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