Miguel Santana Dourado (2 November 1933 – 8 March 1970), known professionally as M. Dod de Verna, was an Indian singer, composer, playwright, theatre director, and actor who worked on the Konkani stage.

The tiatr landscape in Bombay was firmly dominated by a select group of tiatrists, and acceptance as a newcomer, whether as an actor or singer, was an arduous task.

To overcome these obstacles, Dourado commenced his journey from the grassroots level, actively participating in singing competitions organized by various associations.

Impressed by Dourado's prowess, Ferrão extended an opportunity to him to showcase his vocal abilities in the commercially produced tiatr Camil Bottler, written by John Claro.

Although initially reliant on borrowing compositions from other artists, Dourado gradually honed his skills as a composer, eventually mastering the art of crafting his own music.

This group, comprising individuals such as Nelson Afonso, Young Menezes, Tony Sax, Champion Peter, Jacinto Vaz, A. S. Conception, Aristides Dias, and others, exerted a dominant presence on the Goan tiatr stage.

Dourado initially embarked on his career as a singer on the tiatr stage, however, his artistic prowess extended beyond his vocal abilities, as he soon ventured into enacting cameo roles.

Among his popular works are the tiatrs, Bognar, Honrad Tarvotti, Motlobi Podonn, Kallzacho Aunddo, No Vacancy, Obrigassum vou Devosaum, Soirikar Salu, Moriad, Sothechem Ghor, Goenchi Mati, Rinnkari, Gottalo, and Thevoi Thomas.

He dedicated his efforts to training village boys in the art of khell performances, a traditional Goan folk theatre form.

[3] Dourado's artistic endeavors conveyed meaningful messages, tackling a diverse array of social, cultural, and moral themes.

His tiatrs in this regard include Konnachi Girestkai?, Honrad Tarvotti, Motlobi Podonn, Kallzacho Aunddo, Göychi Mati, and Thevoi Thomas.

[2] On 3 February 1959, Dourado married Ana Maria Vales, a homemaker originally from Nuvem at Capela de Nagoà (now The Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church, Nagoa).

[2] Coincidentally, during this period, plans were underway to release a new tiatr production called Kantteantlem Ful by Star of Curtorim, featuring Dourado's image on the promotional handbill.

In a tribute to their departed friend and colleague, Nelson Afonso, a trusted companion of Dourado, took it upon himself to honor his memory by completing the script and staging the tiatr posthumously.