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registration done in Margao, Goa. At the time of his marriage, Fernandes worked as a tailor. The couple had three daughters together: Jayanti (born 1992), Ramira (born 1986), and
Soccorina (born 1985). During the early 1990s, Fernandes temporarily moved to
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case and controversy. During the original staging of the play, certain attendees alleged that the performance was influenced by a genuine occurrence related to the demise of a girl named
Soccorina from
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containing his songs, which achieved commercial success. During the early 1990s, Fernandes temporarily ceased his stage performances as he pursued employment opportunities in
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located within a household that housed cattle. After this debut, Fernandes crafted theatrical works comprising three acts specifically for street shows held during
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into his theatrical works, with the songs reflecting the themes of the plays. His songs often conclude with an "
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plays becoming "refined and polished" through repeated performances. Fernandes also incorporated original
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