Mangaluru: Konkani stage actress Minna Ruzai passes away


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru 

Mangaluru, Nov 12: Well known Konkani actress Theresa Miranda popularly known as Minna Ruzai passed away on Tuesday, November 12. 

She was 69. 

Minna acted in several Konkani stage plays for many years. She was married to Benna Ruzai, famous Konkani actor and director.

 

 

Benna and Minna duo acted in many dramas together. 

Minna had acted in many Konkani dramas which were mainly staged at Don Bosco Hall. She had also played a prominent role in Richard Castelino’s ‘Bhogsanne’ Konkani movie. 

Minna was backbone of Benaar Kala Kutam Mangalore which helped many artistes to venture into dramas.

She belonged to Rosario Cathedral parish.

  

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  • Mangal, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 15 2019

    My deepest condolences, uncle Benna. So sorry to hear about aunty Minna’s passing.

    We have many happy memories of the times spent with her during rehearsals at Don Bosco Hall. She was full of life and will be missed.

    May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Goldwyn Fernandes, Kadri/Dubai

    Thu, Nov 14 2019

    Dear Bennu

    Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are very saddened to hear the loss of Minna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May our Lord protect and comfort you and we pray to God to grant eternal Peace to her soul.

    Goldy and Emilda

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  • Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar

    Thu, Nov 14 2019

    Heartfelt condolences to Mr. Benna Ruzai, on the sad demise of his wife Minna. We pray that God grant him the strength to bear this loss. May her soul rest in Eternal peace.

    President, Executive & Advisory Committee
    Mangalore Cultural Association Qatar

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  • Arthur & Veena Pais, Mangalore / Doha Qatar

    Thu, Nov 14 2019

    Dear Benna Uncle,

    We are deeply saddened by death of our dear Minna aunty. No words to console you. We pray that God gives you the strength to bear this huge loss.
    The smiling face of Minna aunty can never go away from our minds. She will always be remembered . May her soul rest in Eternal peace.
    Arthur Veena & family

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  • Genevieve Mascarenahas, Dubai

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Uncle Benna

    Our deep condolences. May her soul rest in Peace.

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  • claudius tauro, Bejai new road

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Our heartfelt condolences Mr Benna Rozai. May her soul Rest In Peace.

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  • Felix Lobo, Maryhill / Doha, Qatar

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Benna,

    May my condolences bring you comfort and my prayers ease the pain of this loss. God will accept her with open arms. May her soul rest in peace.

    Felix Lobo and Family

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  • Flora Dsouza, kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Very sad ... May her Soul rest in peace... Heartfelt sympathies to Benna baab and family members.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Firstly we extend our sincere heartfelt sympathies to dear Benna on the sad demise of his beloved wife Minna. She stood by Benna, supported every endeavour of his as a dramatist and also as promotor of various Konkani cultural activities. She always had a smile and warm affectionate words for me and my wife.
    May God rest her soul in peace and give strength and courage to dear Benna to bear this great loss.
    Eddie and Joyce

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  • Kenny-kenneth Zuzarte, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Heartfelt Sympathies to Benna Ruzai & the Extended Family Members.

    It's indeed a sad moment for the KONKANI Stage Fraternity to loose an Artiste of Minna Ruzai's calibre.

    May She find Eternal Rest In Our Lord's Kingdom.⚘

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  • Alex Rego, Rosai/Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Benna,
    Sad to hear that Minna is no more. May the Almighty grant strength and courage to you and all the family members to bear the loss of your dear wife. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let the perpetual light shine on her and may her soul rest in peace.
    Yours in grief,
    Allu & Margaret Rego

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  • Melwyn Sequeira, Mannagudda

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Bennaab, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the demise of Minnabai. May her soul rest in Peace.
    Apli (Sekeram Driver)

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  • Francis Lewis, Sastan

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    May her soul rest in peace

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  • Jerry Fernandes and family, Kankanady

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Bennu, we can totally understand your grief at this juncture. We have no words of comfort except to say that we will pray for Minna's soul. May she rest in peace. Jerryab, Rehana, Ajit, Reena and Arun Fernandes.b

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  • Cyril - Sylvia Sequeira & Family, Valencia, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Its a very sad news to Konkani theatre people. Minnabai was a great great actress who acted in number of Konkani plays with Benna Ruzai.

    The great stage of Don Bosco Hall had brought them together. She had supported Bennabab in every aspect of life. Very gentle and kind hearted Minnabai had been a source of inspiration to Bennabab in good and bad times. Together they formed Benaar Kala Kutam and staged many Konkani social and religious plays as well.

    Both of them acted in Bhogsanne Konkani movie. Minnabai was felicitated by Konkani Natak Sabha for her immemnse service to the Konkani stage. Our deepest sympathies to Bennabab.May God grant him strength and courage to bear this irreperable loss.May God grant her eternal rest.

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Heartfelt condolences to dear Benna Ruzai and family.Great loss to konkani natak lovers .May her soul rest in Peace.

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  • Joy Jeevan Rai, Kuntikan, Mangaluru

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Bennaab, Accept our heartfelt condolences on the demise of your beloved wife Minna. Words fail to console you ,but please be assured of our prayers. May God take her in His arms and give her eternal rest.
    Joy Rai n family

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  • Ivan D'silva, Evelyn D'silva kankanady, D'silva lane kankanady mangalur

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Heartfelt sympathies to Bena and family members.may her soul rest in peace

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  • Prakash D' Cunha, Bajpe/ Ashoknagar/Abudhabi

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Heartfelt condolences to Benna Ruzai & all near ones & family members. May Minna Bai's her soul rest in peace.

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  • William, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Sorry to note the sad news. Kind hearted Lady. I feel it is untimely departure. Her contribution for Konkani is remembered for ever. May her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace .

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  • Jovita Dsouza, Bejai/Kuwait

    Wed, Nov 13 2019

    Dear Benna Uncle,
    Our heartfelt sympathies to you on the demise of our dear Minna aunty.
    May her soul rest in eternal peace.
    With Prayers
    Jovita, Wilfred and family
    Kuwait

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  • Francis, Shirva/UK

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Very sad to hear the news, may her soul rest in peace Amen.

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  • Stan Mendonca and family UK, Mangalore/UK

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Heart felt condolences dear Benna uncle, very sad to hear about Minna bai, may Almighty give you strength and courage to bare the loss of your loving wife, may her soul rest in peace.

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  • Gerry D’Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Truly Benna / Minna duo rocked the Konkani stage in 80’s. Minna Ruzai was a very talented actress. Our deepest condolences to Benna Ruzai & the entire bereaved family. May her departed soul Rest In Peace!

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  • ELDRED ROSARIO, MANGALORE/ BANGALORE

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Our heartfelt condolences Mr Benna Rozai. May her soul Rest In Peace.

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  • Carol Tauro Pais, Bejai Mangalore, Pune

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Heartfelt condolences dear Benna uncle. Will miss her very much.
    Praying for her soul to Rest in Eternal Peace. U Take care.

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  • Percy Noronha & family, Mangalore/Muscat

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Heartfelt sympathies to Benna Ruzai and all family members. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon her and may the departed soul by the mercy God rest in peace. Amen

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  • Charles D Cunha, Borivli./mumbau

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    May her soul Rest in peace

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    RIP Minna..
    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family,near and dear ones.

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  • James, Belman

    Tue, Nov 12 2019

    Great loss for konkani lovers all over the world. May she rest in eternal peace.

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