Patrick Dourado

Patrocicio "Patrick" Dourado (23 June 1939 – 8 May 2026) was an Indian playwright, theatre director, singer, composer and ghostwriter known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions. In a career span of more than six decades, he had written scripts for more than 100 tiatrs, starting in 1957 at the age of 18.

Early life Dourado, being the eldest of his three siblings, hailed from a financially disadvantaged background. The cast members included Xavie (Bhatagoto), Jack Mendes, Santan Fernandes, and Francis Koloi. While Dourado had completed the script for the play, he encountered challenges in composing the accompanying cantos or songs due to his limited knowledge in musical composition. In search of guidance, Dourado approached a fellow villager named Caetano Piedade Fernandes, who possessed a wealth of experience in songwriting. Fernandes agreed to assist Dourado but not before imparting a lengthy lecture to him.

He made his debut in the realm of tiatrs, receiving commendation from the audience for his maiden production. This initial success served as a catalyst for his subsequent endeavors in tiatr writing. Demonstrating his creative prowess, Dourado authored an additional series of six tiatrs, namely Vodilunchem Utor (Elder's Word), Zolmachem Ghor (Birth House), Caitan Amcho Xezari (Caitan, Our Neighbour), Lembddo Bhatkar, and Aplam ani Chaplam. As of 2011, his prolific contributions to the genre encompassed a catalog of over 100 khell-tiatrs, including works such as Ghatki Bhoinn (Traitor Sister), Ostori (Woman), and Mira. Dourado's artistic explorations extended beyond conventional norms, as evidenced by his ventures into experimental terrain on the tiatr stage. Notably, he undertook the scripting and direction of two productions exclusively featuring female performers-namely, Doyall Kallzacho (Kind Hearted) and Oxem Ghoddtta.

Awards As of 2011, Dourado's contributions have garnered recognition from multiple esteemed cultural and literary associations, including the Government of Goa. In the year 2000, he received a commendation from the Kala Academy Goa. In 2004, he was bestowed with an honor by Kuwait Goans, while in 2008, he was felicitated by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi. Dourado's prowess in the realm of tiatr was acknowledged by the Goa Government in 2008 when he was granted the esteemed State Cultural Award.

Selected stage works