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{{Short description|Indian comedian and actor (1938–2014)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jose Rod de Parra
| image = Jose Rod de Parra.jpg
| caption = Rodrigues in 2014
| birth_name = José Francisco Rodrigues
| birth_place = [[Parra, Goa]], [[Portuguese India]], [[Portuguese Empire]] (now in India)
| birth_date = {{birth date|1938|10|1|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|6|13|1938|10|1|df=y}}
| death_place = Parra, Goa, India
| occupation = {{hlist|Comedian|actor|singer|playwright}}
| spouse = Angela Rodrigues
| children = 5
| years_active = {{circa|1948}}–2014
}}

'''José Francisco Rodrigues''' (1 October 1938 – 13 June 2014), known professionally as '''Jose Rod de Parra''', was an Indian comedian, actor, singer, and playwright known for his work in ''[[tiatr]]'' productions and ''[[zagor (festival)|zagor]]s''.

==Early life==
José Francisco Rodrigues was born on 1 October 1938 in the village of [[Parra, Goa]], which was part of [[Portuguese India]] during the [[Portuguese Empire]] (now located in India), to Francisco Abrão Rodrigues, a worker, and Ana Angélica Fernandes, a [[homemaker]], in a [[Goan Catholic]] family. He was the fourth of four children, having an elder brother, Lourencinho (born 1926), and two elder sisters, Bernardina (born 1931), and Gumeroza (born 1935).<ref name="goaonline">{{Cite web |date=30 June 2006 |title=Registo De Nascimento |url=https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/UIL/BirthDeathCertificate_af?__Key=&_Mode=B&__cscKey= |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=Goa Online |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810131321/https://goaonline.gov.in/HomePage |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Career==
Rodrigues commenced his journey on the ''[[tiatr]]'' stage at the age of ten, establishing himself as a ''[[tiatrist]]'' (''tiatr'' performer). His talent and aptitude allowed him to gain popularity, not only in his native village of [[Parra]] and the surrounding villages of the [[Bardez]] [[taluka]], but also in various other villages throughout the state of [[Goa]]. He shared the limelight with commercial ''tiatrists'' such as [[Valente Mascarenhas]], [[Prem Kumar (Konkani actor)|Prem Kumar]], [[Jessie Dias]], S. B. Radio, Thomas Andrade, and many others. Theater directors, including Valente, Thomas Andrade, Francis de Parra, Bonaventure D'Pietro, and Anthony Furtado, sought Rodrigues' participation in their ''tiatrs''. Some productions in which he featured include Valente' ''Bim Toxem Bhat'', Thomas Andrade's ''Mog Vo Axea'' (Love or Greed) and ''Ekuch Mati'' (One Sand), Francis de Parra's ''Lagmodi Sun'', Bonaventure D'Pietro's ''Vatt Chuklelem Suknnem'' (The Lost Bird), and Anthony Furtado's ''tiatr''.<ref name="indiatimes">{{Cite news |date=2014-06-15 |title=Tiatrist Jose Rod from Parra no more |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/tiatrist-jose-rod-from-parra-no-more/articleshow/36590696.cms |access-date=19 March 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2024-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319112224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/tiatrist-jose-rod-from-parra-no-more/articleshow/36590696.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Rodrigues garnered acclaim for his [[comic song|comedic song]]s and frequently portrayed comic characters in collaboration with fellow comedian Johnny de Saligão.<ref name="TIATR">{{Cite book |last=da Costa |first=Fausto V. |title=TIATR 125th Anniversary Commemorative Volume |publisher=[[Tiatr Academy of Goa]] |year=2019 |location=[[Panaji, Goa]] |pages=175}}</ref>

Rodrigues showcased his talent and versatility as both a ''tiatr'' performer and a ''[[zagor (festival)|zagor]]'' artiste. His passion for these traditional forms of folk drama, ignited a sense of enthusiasm within him whenever ''tiatr'' or ''zagor'' were mentioned. On 17 May 2014, Rodrigues made his final appearance in the ''zagor'' production titled ''Sukh Tankam Favo Zaum'' (May they find happiness), which was written and directed by his son, Domnic de Parra. In this performance, Rodrigues collaborated with his son Braz de Parra and brother-in-law Aniceto, forming a [[trio (music)|trio]] that showcased a composition personally crafted by Rodrigues himself. During this significant occasion, Rodrigues received recognition and appreciation, being felicitated alongside John de Parra.<ref name="indiatimes"/> Not only did Rodrigues work as a performer, but he also displayed his creative prowess by writing a ''tiatr'' called ''Mogachem Kazar Atanchea Tempar'' (Love marriage in today's generation). Additionally, he showcased his acting skills in two ''tiatrs'' penned by his son Braz de Parra, namely ''Rostad'' and ''Nagovnno'' (Cheater).<ref name="TIATR"/> Rodrigues's artistic contributions extended beyond the realm of acting and writing. He lent his voice to his son Braz's [[Konkani language|Konkani]] [[audio CD]] titled ''Kosli Ixttagot'' (What is Friendship), which was released on 1 December 2013, in [[Kuwait]]. The CD, created by Avy Productions, was introduced during the performance of 'Goencho Rakonddar,' a Konkani [[musical show]] organized by [[Maestro]] Shahu at the Asia-Asia Hall. It featured 13 tracks performed by [[Goan]] singers connected to the [[Tiatr|Konkani theatrical scene]].<ref name="pressreader">{{Cite web |date=1 December 2013 |title=Braz de Parra to release Konkani CD |url=https://www.pressreader.com/kuwait/arab-times/20131201/282643210346032 |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=[[Arab Times]] |archive-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319112110/https://www.pressreader.com/kuwait/arab-times/20131201/282643210346032 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Rodrigues married Angela "Eliza", a [[homemaker]] originally from [[Anjuna]], [[Goa]]. The couple had three sons: Isidor,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2005 |title=Registration of Marriage |url=https://goaonline.gov.in/ |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=Goa Online |archive-date=30 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030120953/https://goaonline.gov.in/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Greg, and Dominic, and two daughters: Carmen and Anita.<ref name="indiatimes"/> All three of his sons are involved in the [[Tiatr|Konkani stage]]. Isidor is known professionally as Braz de Parra, a singer and composer.<ref name="pressreader"/> Dominic and Greg are also [[Konkani language|Konkani]] singers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pires |first=Mario |date=2023-09-03 |title=Goa tiatr review: Tiatr 'Mollbak Hat Tenkona...' |url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/goa-tiatr-review-tiatr-mollbak-hat-tenkona |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=Gomantak Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319162657/https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/goa-tiatr-review-tiatr-mollbak-hat-tenkona |url-status=live }}</ref> Rodrigues's brother-in-law, Aniceto, is also a singer active in the Konkani stage. Rodrigues resided at Silva Vaddo in [[Parra, Goa]].<ref name="goaonline"/>

==Death==
On 17 May 2014, during Rodrigues' final appearance in his son's theatrical production titled ''Sukh Tankam Favo Zaum'', his health deteriorated significantly. Less than a month later, on 13 June 2014, Rodrigues died at his residence<ref name="TIATR"/> in Silva Vaddo, [[Parra, Goa]], at the age of 75.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2014 |title=Directorate of planning, statistics and evaluation and office of the chief registrar of births and deaths |url=https://rbd.goa.gov.in/Certificate/DeathCertificate.aspx#aSearch |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123154022/https://rbd.goa.gov.in/ErrorPage/500.htm?aspxerrorpath=/Certificate/DeathCertificate.aspx#aSearch |archive-date=23 January 2024 |access-date=29 December 2023 |website=Goa Online}}</ref> Following his death, a [[Catholic funeral|funeral procession]] was organized, which commenced on 15 June, two days after his demise at 4 pm. The procession proceeded to St. Anne's Church in Parra, where a [[eucharistic]] celebration was held, followed by his burial in accordance with [[Christian burial|Christian customs]].<ref name="indiatimes"/>

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