Miguel Manoel Rodrigues (10 August 1924 – 4 October 1955), known professionally as Minguel Rod, was a Portuguese singer, composer, playwright, and actor known for his work in tiatr productions.

Rodrigues embarked on a career as a playwright, staging his tiatrs, in a neighbor's verandah, using improvised curtains made from bed sheets.

Despite the challenges he faced, Rodrigues did manage to secure a chance to demonstrate his singing skills in a tiatr directed by Anthony De Sa.

This development provided him with a glimmer of hope and motivated him to make a discreet return to his homeland in 1943, coinciding with João Agostinho Fernandes' plans to present the tiatr production titled Bebdo (Drunkard) in Mapuça, featuring an ensemble cast.

One of Rodrigues' solo kunbi songs, "Naum Minguelll", emerged as the standout piece in Xetkampti and garnered significant acclaim.

Contractors quickly recognized that Rodrigues' tiatrs not only delivered an entertaining experience but also tackled profound themes and showcased beautiful singing in each act.

Moreover, Rodrigues' regular appearances on All India Radio further elevated his stature, and his songs gained widespread popularity through HMV Records.

This commentary was delivered by Allen Costa, who also paid homage to Rodrigues by playing his songs for a continuous duration of two hours.

Fernandes assumed the roles of director and producer to bring Rodrigues' tiatr, titled Irmanv-achem Cazar[8] (Brother's Wedding), back to life.

Margaret D'Souza took on the responsibility of scripting the performances in English, which were then translated into Konkani to cater to the Konkani-speaking community residing in Toronto, Canada.