Francisco Fernandes (12 January 1940 – 9 February 1980), known professionally as Francis de Paroda or Shalibai, was an Indian actor, singer, and composer known for his work in khell and tiatr (theatre) productions.

The Fernandes family established their residence in the village of Benaulim, Goa, attracted by the favorable conditions available for expanding their toddy tapping enterprise in the region.

Among Fernandes's khell works are Kaido Kumparponnacho (Rule of an Affair), Bodmas (Wicked), Noxib (Luck), Dothichem Kestaum (Quarrel of Dhoti), and Corit To Bhogit (You reap what you sow).

[1] Fernandes's contributions solidified his status as one of the popular khell mestris, alongside figures like Niclau Marian from Vhodlem Bhatt, Benaulim, Don Toclo from Colva, F. Coloi, and Bhataghotto.

[3] Fernandes was also described as a figure among the early khell performers, alongside artists such as Anton Marie, Santiago Pereira, Menino Afonso, Marian Silva, Diniz Sequeira, Antonio Moraes, Patrick Dourado, Khell Jose, Buk Buko, Don Toclo, Xempea Minguel, Khadda Minguel, Socorro Piedade Fernandes, and Magnier Rod.

[3] Xallibai, also known as Shalibai, was a prominent character in khell folklore, immortalized alongside other figures like Battagotto (boiled rice grain) and Coli (tin).

The scripts used in the past khell performances of Fernandes's and artistes alike, were regarded for their richness and distinctiveness compared to contemporary tiatr productions.