C. D'Silva

'''Pedro Caitano D'Silva (born 26 March 1936), popularly known as C. D'Silva or Daddy''', is an Indian actor, singer, playwright, theatre director, restaurateur, former makeup man, and prompter known for his work in Konkani films and ''tiatr'' productions. In a career spanning over seven decades, D'Silva has acted in over 100 ''tiatrs''. Due to his ability to portray various characters, he was awarded the title "Man of a Thousand Faces".

A versatile actor known for his ability to portray a wide range of characters throughout his career and handle multiple roles simultaneously. From his early days as a child artist to his portrayal of diverse roles such as an attractive lady, a toddy tapper, a policeman, a villain, and a hero, D'Silva demonstrated his talent and versatility in the ''tiatr'' industry. His ability to adapt to any role assigned to him earned him the nickname "Man of a Thousand Faces", given to him by prominent figures like Froilano Machado, the speaker of the Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly, and Bonaventure D'Pietro.

During his long-term collaboration with Nevel Gracias, a ''tiatr'' playwright whom D'Silva worked with for twelve consecutive years, he portrayed four different characters. Marcus Mergulhao of ''The Times of India'' writes, D'Silva seizes every opportunity to showcase his singing talent, using his voice and lyrics to great effect. His songs range from criticizing drama protagonists who belittled him and the future of ''tiatr'', to paying homage to the pioneers of the art form. Provided by Wikipedia