D'Souza kickstarted his career in
Konkani entertainment at a young age, captivating audiences as "Master Joe" in a theatrical performance known as a
tiatr, crafted and overseen by Konkani Playwright
Simon C. Fernandes. The
tiatr was an interpretation of
Shakespeare's play
The Merchant of Venice, which was translated and presented in the
Konkani language with the title
Venice Xaracho Vepari. Despite his youth, D'Souza's performances in Fernandes' productions were well-received, leading him to become a regular cast member in the playwright's
tiatrs. During that era, he gained experience by performing alongside seasoned and well-known
tiatrists like
Anthony De Sa,
M. Boyer, and
Jacinto Vaz, among other figures in the industry. This early experience allowed D'Souza to develop his skills as a versatile character actor, capable of portraying both heroic and villainous roles with equal facility. As D'Souza matured, he began to take on a wider range of roles, including comedic parts in addition to his dramatic work. His talent and adaptability enabled him to inhabit a diverse array of characters on the
Konkani stage. In later stages of his career, D'Souza also emerged as a songwriter and performer, composing songs for
tiatrs that were praised for their "thoughtful and meaningful lyrics". Among his most well-known
compositions include "Kaxintio Paim" and "Pixem". Over the course of his lengthy career, D'Souza has written and directed several acclaimed
tiatrs. Some of his popular works include the
tiatrs Ekuch Rogot (One Blood),
Sukh ani Dukh (Happiness and Sadness),
Arbi Des Ancho Bhes (Arab Country, Our Attire), and
Sun nhuim Sunnem (Not Daughter-in-law but a Dog). In addition to his work as a playwright and director, D'Souza has also appeared as an actor, with roles in two
Konkani films -
Boglantt (1975) and
Girestcai (1983) - as well as the Konkani video film
Mogachi Faxi directed by
C. Alvares. D'Souza's
performing arts career began at the young age of 7 in the city of
Bombay (now Mumbai). Over the years, he gained renown as a widely traveled
tiatrist, having taken his productions to audiences in the
Gulf countries and the United Kingdom. In the latter part of his career, D'Souza has been able to consistently land heroic roles in several
tiatr plays, even as he reached his late 50s. He has often been cast opposite former Konkani actresses such as
Antonette Mendes,
Fatima D'Souza,
Sharon Mazarello, and
Rita Rose, collaborating with these performers in several productions. Some of the popular
tiatrs, D'Souza has been involved in include
Fr. Savio by F. Cardozo and
Padre Juze Vaz, the latter of which was directed by
Prince Jacob. D'Souza has expressed appreciation for the opportunity to be part of these
tiatr productions. In addition to leading roles, D'Souza has also demonstrated his versatility as a
character actor, being cast in a wide range of parts in
tiatrs directed by popular Konkani figures like
Prem Kumar,
M. Boyer,
C. Alvares, and
Remmie Colaço. This has allowed him to showcase his acting talent in a variety of contexts. While D'Souza has taken a break from the Konkani stage since 2020, he has maintained an active presence on the
YouTube platform. This has included appearances in
short Konkani films such as
Azadi - Give Me Freedom (2019), directed by
Cezar D'Mello. During an appearance on the
Candid with Candida Show, D'Souza expressed his intention to share his
Konkani songs on YouTube. He had already uploaded some of his songs on the platform and intended to upload a
short play as well. D'Souza is described as a versatile performer on the Konkani stage, known for his acting abilities in both comedic and serious roles. In addition to his acting talents, he is also skilled in singing, capable of performing in
duets,
trios,
quartets, and
quintets. His versatility often led to him being selected by fellow Konkani directors for their productions. D'Souza showcased versatility in his performances by taking on diverse roles that went beyond acting. He occasionally portrayed older characters, like a
father figure to more experienced actors. An instance of this was seen in a production where he portrayed the father of
Prem Kumar, who played his son on stage, despite being older than him in real life. During his younger years, D'Souza also portrayed roles as a
bhatkar (
landlord) or an elderly person. These roles were particularly well received by audiences, who continued to remember D'Souza's performances even years later. One of his memorable roles as a landlord was in Prem Kumar's
tiatr,
Ordhi Bhakri (Half
Bhakri). D'Souza's versatility extended to his ability to take on
dual roles within a single production. In one of
Prince Jacob's
tiatr productions, he played two different characters in two separate stories that were part of the overall theatrical performance. In one of these stories, he portrayed a father figure. The audience's appreciation for D'Souza's performances was evident when, during a show in
Mapusa, an audience member offered him for his portrayal of the dual roles, which included wearing a wig to differentiate the characters. ==Personal life==