Goa, April 9 -- Popular Konkani songs of yesteryears 'Piti, piti, piti, piti, piti, piti kalliz hem zata...', 'Claudia, mogachea...' took Goans by storm and those songs brought to mind the singer who rendered them in a melodious voice. She was none other than Mumbai-based Antonette Mendes, who was widely known as 'Melody Queen'.

Actor and singer in tiatrs, Antonette, whose profound performances also in Konkani films like 'Amchem Noxib', 'Nirmon' touched many viewers' hearts and by her demise she leaves behind a legacy that will endure forever.

Antonette's passing away in Bandra, Mumbai, on April 7, after a prolonged illness, will be a significant loss to Konkani theatre, film industry and the Konkani language. Her mesmerizing voice, esp...