A. K. D'Souza

Andre Antonio D'Souza (13 June 1925 – 25 May 1978), known professionally as A. K. D'Souza, was an Indian playwright, director, actor, composer, singer, and sailor known for his work in tiatr productions in the 1950s.

Career During the 1950s, D'Souza directed tiatrs, a form of Goan musical theater, and organized a series of performances in Bombay (now Mumbai) and London. Among his popular creations were Dilolo Jurament (The Given Promise) and Hanv To Tarvotti (It's me, the Seaman). His rehearsals for the tiatrs in Bombay were conducted at his residence. D'Souza shared a close affiliation with Minguel Rod, a Goan singer and composer, as well as the trio of tiatr performers called Kid Young Rod, which was formed in 1947 and consisted of Kid Boxer, Young Menezes, and Minguel Rod. Described by the Tiatr Academy of Goa as a distinguished individual with a fine personality, D'Souza was known as a gentleman who maintained a polished appearance. Wilson Mazarello, a Konkani singer and historian, describes him as a relatively modest writer and director of Konkani tiatrs during the early days, but who consistently produced tiatrs at regular intervals. D'Souza entered into matrimony with Innocencia, a homemaker and the couple had three children. Fatima, on the other hand, wedded Anil Kumar, a Konkani actor and producer hailing from Chandor, Goa, and they had one son together. 2014, 2017,

Selected stage works