Fausto V. da Costa, in the book
TIATR 125th Anniversary Commemorative Volume, discusses the artistic contributions of Braganza, a figure in the realm of
tiatr, a popular form of
Goan musical theater. From approximately 1908 onwards, Braganza began staging his own
tiatrs in
Bombay (now Mumbai). Among his various works, one production that brought him acclaim was
Maurice and Juliana vo A Real Love Story, which premiered in Bombay in 1910.
Wilson Mazarello, a
Konkani historian and singer, explains in his book
100 Years of Konkani Tiatro that it was during one of Braganza's
tiatrs in Bombay that a young 12 year old Goan boy named A. J. Rocha (also known as Saib Rocha) had a transformative experience. Rocha, who had traveled to Bombay for further studies, was in the audience and this particular
tiatr likely played a pivotal role in shaping his career as a prominent playwright, director, producer, and administrator in the world of
Konkani tiatrs. Rocha eventually became a leading figure in the production and direction of Konkani
tiatrs.
Maurice and Juliana vo A Real Love Story featured a notable cast, including
Affonceka (Assis João Avelino Afonso), an early Konkani actor and playwright, who portrayed the character of Ramis, a servant. ==Personal life==