[2] Following the loss of her husband, Dourado's widowed mother took on the role of a domestic worker, earning 12 annas or 75 paise (equivalent to ₹93 or US$1.10 in 2023) in her efforts to provide for and raise their three children.

While Dourado had completed the script for the play, he encountered challenges in composing the accompanying cantos or songs due to his limited knowledge in musical composition.

As of 2011, his prolific contributions to the genre encompassed a catalog of over 100 khell-tiatrs, including works such as Ghatki Bhoinn (Traitor Sister), Ostori (Woman), and Mira.

Notably, he undertook the scripting and direction of two productions exclusively featuring female performers-namely, Doyall Kallzacho (Kind Hearted) and Oxem Ghoddtta.

Dourado received valuable tutelage on song composition from his maternal uncle, Antonio Colaco of Bansi ward, who directed zomnivhele khells (Goan folk plays) in Cacora-Sanvordem.

Dourado's talents extend beyond music composition, as he has written numerous tiatrs (theatrical plays) and has also worked as a ghostwriter for well-known directors.

He draws inspiration from accomplished playwrights of the past, such as M. Boyer, Prem Kumar, and C. Alvares, who would release their tiatrs once every two years, resulting in shows of quality in all aspects.