He was born into a Goan Catholic family to Roque Sebastião Assuncao Menezes, hailing from Assolnã, and his homemaker Maria Julia Vas.

Menezes was introduced to the vibrant world of tiatr, a popular form of Goan musical theater, by his brother, Jockey de Curtorim.

Although the song he presented on that occasion deviated from his characteristic high-paced style, it garnered appreciation from the audience, thus marking the beginning of his musical career.

[9] The Navhind Times described Menezes as "a very bold and fearless singer who exposed hypocrisy, corruption and nepotism through his political songs which made him a sensation among the masses".

At approximately 6:30 pm, while riding his Hero Honda motorcycle, Menezes collided with a Hyundai Getz car (registered as GA-09-A-1629) at the Verna bypass.

The news of the accident quickly spread, prompting several fellow stage artists to visit the GMC Hospital to inquire about Menezes' condition.