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Rosario Lourenço Santana Rodrigues (24 October 1944 – 5 August 2003) was an Indian playwright, theatre director, comedian, and composer known for his work in '' khell tiatr'' productions and non-stop dramas. Referred to as the "
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" and "Father of ''khell tiatr''", he founded the "non-stop drama" format, alike to
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of three hours duration in the 1970s, from the traditional two act plays of ''khell tiatr''. His drama format had its peak period between 1970 and 2000.


Early life

Rosario Lourenço Santana Rodrigues was born on 25 October 1944 in Benaulim,
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, which was part of
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during the
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. He was born into a
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family, the eldest of four siblings. His parents were Rosario Filipinho Rodrigues, a musician, and Natalia Tereza Furtado, a
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. Rodrigues had three sisters - Maria (born 1951), Martinho (born 1954), and Aninha (born 1957) - as well as a younger brother, David (born 1945). During his schooling at Holy Trinity High School in Benaulim, Rodrigues was described as an academically gifted student who demonstrated a strong interest in dramatics. Benaulim was known for its literate and illiterate ''khell
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s'', a local cultural tradition. Rodrigues first pursued his education in the Portuguese language before advancing his studies in English. He served as an
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instructor at the Carvalho Institute in
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for an extended period. In his youth, Rodrigues would stage informal ''
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'' productions in the
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behind his home after school had ended for the day. For these makeshift performances, he enlisted the assistance of his neighbor Seby Carvalho, a
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singer and actor, as well as other local residents. Their roles included tasks such as raising and lowering bed sheets that served as improvised curtains. As Rodrigues' involvement in ''tiatr'' deepened, he began teaching a form of
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known as ''zomnivhele khell'' to the youth of Benaulim. These sessions took place at the Holy Trinity chapel in the village. During the annual chapel feast, Rodrigues would compose original ''
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'' plays, with the local youth-including future popular ''
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s'' like Nelson Afonso and A. S. Conception-joining the performance troupe. Rodrigues also played a role in providing performance opportunities and cultivating new talent. When some actors failed to show up for rehearsals, Rodrigues would call upon Seby to step in and learn the lines quickly, allowing him to gain acting experience through these ''tiatr'' productions. In this manner, Rodrigues helped lay the groundwork for the ''tiatr'' theater tradition that would take root and flourish in Benaulim and across the broader
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region.


Career

Rodrigues initiated his journey in the
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field by creating music and showcasing his performances at community gatherings in nearby villages. He also engaged in
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for individuals requiring assistance in developing their theatrical works. Over time, he transitioned to composing scripts for street plays known as ''khells'', which were then performed by other individuals. Around 1962, he transitioned to writing and producing a type of short theatrical performance also known as ''khells''. Rodrigues encountered opposition from his father,
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Filipino Rodrigues, a popular
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and
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player, due to his engagement in this particular style of theatrical endeavor. Despite this lack of parental support, Rodrigues continued to write and sell individual acts or "''one partes''" of these ''khell'' productions for around each, making his first sale in 1962. In 1971, he established his own group of performers and staged his inaugural full-length ''khell'' theatre performance named ''Meenakxi Surya''. This two-part theatrical work had a total runtime of three hours. Rodrigues also participated in competitive showings of '' khell tiatr'', a related dramatic form. During these contests, two directors would present their ''khell'' productions, and the audience would vote by a show of hands to decide the victor. Throughout his career, Rodrigues engaged in competition with popular ''khell tiatr'' directors like Antonio Moraes, Vitorino Pereira, Menino Alfonso, and Soccoro de Verna. In the early 1970s,
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theater underwent a significant transformation with the emergence of a new dramatic format pioneered by Rodrigues. Dubbed "''khell-tiatr''," these productions differed from the traditional ''
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'' by featuring a shorter runtime of approximately 90 minutes. Rodrigues himself was at the forefront of this innovation, writing and directing several popular ''khell tiatr'' productions, including ''Ekech Rati'' (In One Night) and ''Ami Fator'' (We are Stones), in 1972. The success of Rodrigues' ''khell tiatrs'' inspired other directors to adopt a similar approach, leading to the proliferation of this format across the Goan theater landscape. Beyond his work in the ''khell tiatr genre'', Rodrigues went on to script and produce a diverse range of 90-minute productions. These included works such as ''12 Vorsanni'' (12 Years), ''Patang'' (Kite), ''Patkin'' (Sinner), ''Tem'' (She), ''Chedde Cheddvam'' (Boys and Girls), ''Ekleanuch Poila'' (Witnessed by Oneself), ''Hindustani Cheddvam'' (Hindustani Girls), and ''Frank Sinatra'', among others, which have become recognized as some of his acclaimed creations. In the year 1976, Rodrigues revolutionized ''khell tiatr'' by introducing an element called the ''non-stop drama''. Departing from the conventional ''tiatr'' structure of two separate plays, Rodrigues presented a single, full-length production titled ''Fattim Paulo'' (I've reached Back) that ran for three hours. This production featured a revolving
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,
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s, and
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, marking a significant stylistic departure from the traditional format. Rodrigues' success with the "non-stop drama" inspired other directors to follow suit, contributing to the increasing popularity and recognition of this new theatrical approach. Historically, ''tiatrs'' had been primarily enjoyed by the educated elite, while ''khell tiatrs'' appealed more to the masses. However, Rodrigues' pioneering work in elevating the status and production values of the non-stop drama helped to bridge this divide, making the format accessible and appealing to a wider range of audiences across different socioeconomic groups in
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. Rodrigues frequently collaborated with fellow actor Vithal Fernandes, performing
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es in the production of ''Fattim Paulo''. In this collaborative agreement, Rodrigues and Fernandes agreed to shave their heads. As a result, Rodrigues decided to wear a wig for the duration of his professional career. As a
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, Rodrigues introduced several technical innovations to the commercial stage. He substituted the conventional whistle typically employed to indicate the commencement and conclusion of curtain movements with a torchlight. Furthermore, Rodrigues employed an electric bulb to signal musicians to perform the "''
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''" (songs). His productions incorporated various stage effects, such as trick scenes, a
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, a folding stage, and disco lighting. Rodrigues was a playwright who authored several well-received non-stop dramas. Some of his acclaimed works include ''Fattim Paulo'', ''Uzvadd Paloilo'' (Lights Out), ''Mhoje Voniecho To'', ''Aum Vatt Chuklom'' (I've forgotten the way), ''Anga To Ietolo'' (Here He'll Come), ''Bhuk'' (Hunger), ''Mhozo Uzvadd'' (My Light), ''Mhaka Jieunk Diat'' (Let Me Eat), ''Fulam Ani Kolle'', ''Hanvuch To'' (It Is Me), and ''Yeunk Nam'' (Didn't Come), among others. He frequently incorporated popular ''
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'' artists, such as Betty Naz, Jessie Dias, Antonette Mendes, Fatima D'Souza,
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, and Bab Peter, into his productions. Rodrigues played a pivotal role in the dissemination of the '' khell tiatrs'' and non-stop dramas across Goa and other parts of India, contributing to the popularity and evolution of the ''tiatr'' genre. Rodrigues played a crucial role in elevating the status and popularity of ''khell tiatrs'' to be on par with the more established ''tiatr'' format. He introduced several innovations to the ''khell tiatr genre''. He was a writer and director, authoring and directing over 75
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s. He staged performances not only throughout the state of
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, but also in other parts of India such as
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,
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, and the border regions of
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and
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. Rodrigues even took ''khell tiatrs'' to the
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, expanding the reach of this theatrical form. Rodrigues implemented a unique method by personally transporting his stage settings between various venues to streamline the production of his theatrical works. According to the
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, "Rodrigues was a reasonably well-educated and intelligent writer" who introduced an innovative concept to the ''khell tiatr'' tradition. He observed that the conventional format of two separate plays within a single program placed an unnecessary cognitive burden on the audience, who had to remember two distinct narratives. He proposed a novel solution - the non-stop drama format, which featured a single, continuous narrative. This innovation was a significant contribution that distinguished Rodrigues' work and approach within the ''khell tiatr'' tradition. According to accounts by Mazarello, Rodrigues crafted a '' khell tiatr'' named ''Meenaxi'' with a distinctive format of a single 3-hour play (''parti'') with an interval, departing from the conventional style of multiple shorter plays. Rodrigues chose to exclude unrelated songs ('' kantaram'') within the performance, apart from an opening song. The play featured 14-15 ''cantos'' ( musical sequences) that were integral to the performance. Rodrigues integrated the traditional ''
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'' elements and advancements attributed to Antonio Moraes into the ''khell tiatr'' format, a novel approach that garnered acclaim from audiences, especially in
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. Building on this success, he further expanded his
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with the play ''Fattim Paulo'', showcasing a cohesive storyline presented in a single 3-hour performance encompassing approximately 15 ''cantos''. However, he chose to rebrand the performance, shifting from the term "''khell tiatr''" to "non-stop drama." This new designation proved equally appealing to audiences, who flocked to the shows in ever-increasing numbers. Rodrigues received acclaim for his talent in engaging audiences with
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techniques, dialogues, and the incorporation of "''cantos''" that enriched the theatrical experience. Both the ''Meenaxi'' and ''Fattim Paulo'' productions were hailed as unprecedented successes in the evolution of the
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theatrical landscape. The "non-stop drama" format emerged as a prominent trend within the Goan theatrical tradition of ''khell tiatr'' in the early 21st century. Traditionally, ''khell tiatr'' productions had consisted of two separate plays performed in a single performance. However, a shift occurred where many ''khell tiatr'' playwrights began to focus on writing continuous, single- play productions that ran for approximately three hours, divided into 14 to 15 distinct
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or "''cantos''". This new format was pioneered by Rodrigues and soon adopted by a number of other popular Goan ''khell tiatr'' writers. These included figures such as Antonio Moraes,
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, Succur Piedae Fernandes, and Vitorino Pereira, as well as emerging playwrights like Ligorio Fernandes, Minino de Bandar, R. Moraes, A. M. Pacheco, Rosario Dias, Christopher Leitao, and Pascoal Rodrigues. These writers came to view the non-stop drama format as the future direction for the ''khell tiatr'' genre. Rodrigues himself became particularly prolific in crafting these extended, single-play productions, which were often praised for their high-quality scripts. Several of Rodrigues' non-stop dramas, including titles such as ''Meenaxi'', ''Fattim Paulo'', Uzvadd Paloulo, ''Ekech Ratri'', ''Hanga tho Etolo'', ''Mhaka Jieunk Dieat'', ''Patkin'', ''Ghara Ea'', ''Mhojem Kitem Kortat'' and ''Thank you Doctor'', proved to be popular successes with Goan theater audiences.


Personal life

Details about Rodrigues's personal life outside of his professional activities are limited. However, records indicate that on 29 May 1979, he married Carmina Fernandes at the Igreja de São João Baptist church, now known as St. John the Baptist Church, in the
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town of Benaulim. Their
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had been registered six days earlier in
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, also in
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. At the time of his marriage, Rodrigues was not only involved in
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theatre productions, but also worked as a
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. Together, Rodrigues and his wife Carmina had one child, a son named Floyd (born 1980). Carmina herself was a stage actor and composer who had been active in the early 1970s. She had made her debut in two '' khell tiatr'' productions directed by Rodrigues - ''Ekech Ratri'' and ''Ami Fator''. It is likely that the couple met through their shared involvement in Goa's theatrical scene during this period. After marrying Rodrigues, Carmina largely withdrew from her performance career, though she occasionally continued to participate in productions. Rodrigues exerted influence over his contemporaries and amateur artists involved in this dramatic tradition. One of his most prominent protégés was the Konkani singer Antonio Vital Furtado. Furtado was regarded as a devoted follower and long-standing collaborator of Rodrigues, having participated in 57 of the latter's ''
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'' productions since the 1970s. Another Konkani comedian, known by the
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"Comedian Jesus" (Jose Antao), also identified Rodrigues as his preferred ''tiatr'' playwright. Insights into Rodrigues's
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process have been provided by J. P. Pereira of ''
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''. Pereira reported that Rodrigues would routinely consult with fellow writer Tertuliano "Tedol" Fernandes to develop the narratives and
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s for his ''khell tiatr'' works. On 5 August 2003, Rodrigues, aged 58, died at his residence in Mazilvaddo, Benaulim.


References

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