Batcara II

The work also addresses themes of inter-caste marriages and other social reforms undertaken by the Hindu community in Goa during this period.

He is part of a cohort of young individuals challenging societal norms by wearing shoes and Western clothing, activities considered taboo among Hindus, despite facing resistance from traditionalists.

The play delves deeper into Casmiro's personal life, revealing his wife Cecilia Miranda's discontent with domestic duties and her sense of pride in her sizeable dowry insinuate a belief that she should not be beholden to anyone.

Their endeavors are depicted in the production, showcasing not just inter-caste marriages but also emphasizing the progressive transformation occurring within Hindu society in the colony of Goa.

Despite facing pushback from conservative factions, they champion the cause of advocating for the remarriage of bodkis, Hindu widows who traditionally shave their heads.

In a comparable fashion, Bhat imparts guidance to his daughter Sundori regarding the incorporation of her husband Pudlick's contemporary principles and convictions.

It was not until 23 May 1911 that the Goan Amateurs Dramatic Club successfully presented Batara II at the Gaiety Theatre in Bombay, following a series of delays.

On the occasion of a performance, H. E. Visconde de Wrem, who served as the Consul General of Portugal in British India, attended the play and found it entertaining, as noted by historian Wilson Mazarello.

[3] The plays Batcara II and its predecessor are considered to be among the earliest known artistic works that provide representations and insights into the landlord-tenant farmer/labourer (Konkani: bhatcar-mundcar) relationship, an intrinsic component ingrained in the cultural heritage, historical evolution, and societal fabric of Goa.

In addition to the bhatcar-mundcar dynamic, the plays have also offered perspectives on the role of the caste system in shaping the socio-economic relations within Goan society.

Academic research has further explored the significance and influence of these dramatic works, such as the papers "Vimala Devi's Bhatcars and the Mundcars" (2021) by Dale Luis Menezes, published by Georgetown University in the United States,[4] and "Agriculture in Curtorim" (2022) by Professor Favita Rochelle Dias, published by Goa University in India.