Simon Cypriano Fernandes (10 October 1909 – 27 August 1983), popularly known as Dr. Simon C. Fernandes, was an Indian medical practitioner, journalist, playwright, theatre director, theatre critic, freedom fighter, pianist, orator, and politician who served as the mayor of Bombay from April to May 1957 in Bombay State.

He was responsible for creating and overseeing several tiatr shows, which involved adapting works from English playwright William Shakespeare into the Konkani language.

[4] Fernandes was known for his contributions to Konkani literature through the creation of a variety of religious plays, including works like Pontius Pilate and Bernadette of Lourdes, among others.

Beyond his creative output, Fernandes made significant contributions to the advancement of Konkani theater by actively engaging in critical analysis and commentary on tiatr productions in his newspaper writings.

He drew inspiration from the literary works of William Shakespeare and went on to create the "Goan Dramatic Amateur Group", which featured popular Konkani artists such as Valente Mascarenhas, C. Alvares, Ophelia Cabral, Cyriaco Dias, Diogo Mascarenhas, Anthony De Sa, Vincent de Saligão, Joe Louis and Joe Rose.

Some of his best-known works include Judas Iscariot, Sant Sebastiaum, Fatima Saibinn, and Santa Philomena, all of which were very popular with audiences.

Fernandes significantly impacted the evolution and enrichment of the Konkani language and the tiatr theatrical tradition in Goa through his critical analysis and commentary.

[9] Throughout his multifaceted career, Fernandes made contributions to the public life and cultural fabric of Bombay, leaving an impact on the city's Goan community and beyond.

His significant contributions included obtaining consent from the Bombay Municipal Corporation for the erection of a canopy around the Holy Cross and designing the architectural plans for this structure.

[1] In 1968, Fernandes published an advertisement in the India News and Features Alliance (INFA) publication, where he expressed his editorial policy as an independent nationalist.

After Helena Fernandes' death in 2008, a property she had owned in Penha de Franca, Goa prior to 1976 was distributed among Ivor, his spouse, and Joseph' children.

The property was purchased by Arc Builders, a partnership firm based in Porvorim, Goa and owned by Shabbir Shaikh and Dolcy.