Trivia

Niece Tatum (Babli) daughter of Ophelia also does stage singing.

Sister of Konkani Film Industry star Ophelia.

Brother in law is Konkani singer Bab Peter.

Full name was Mohana Cabral.

Was married to a Britisher Edward Dawning in Indian Royal Air Force in 1951 and had a son Mark.But tragically Edward passed away in a plane crash in Calcutta after one and a half year of their marriage.

She also did singing where her songs were played on Aakashwani in Goa.

Passed away on September 11 1990 in France of Heart Attack.

In 1952 she ventured into Konkani theater with C Alvares's Kortub Avoiche and soon became a star on Konkani stage.

While in Beirut she learned Arabic and acted in some Arabic plays and TV shows of Beirut.

Shifted to Beirut in 50s after marrying her husband John Defirates.

Was known actress in Hindi films in 50s and 60s.

Birth name was Mona Balsia Cabral.