Amazing Pakistani Artists
Rafi Peerzada
Rafi Peerzada was among the pioneers of performing arts in Pakistan and his work and legacy carried on by his family is now recognized not only in Pakistan but on international stage as well.
In early 1900s, he went to England to study law but somehow got interested in theater and when he came back, he started working for All India Radio and also wrote plays. He had a chance to work with leading artists of the time and worked very hard to create some legendary dramas. He later established theater practice which went on to become popular among masses. His work in theater was carried on by his family and today 'Peer Theater Workshop' is Pakistan's leading theatrical production organizations.
At time of independence, he was offered lucrative opportunities to work in India, but refused those and decided to come to Pakistan where he continued to live till his demise in 1974.
In early 1900s, he went to England to study law but somehow got interested in theater and when he came back, he started working for All India Radio and also wrote plays. He had a chance to work with leading artists of the time and worked very hard to create some legendary dramas. He later established theater practice which went on to become popular among masses. His work in theater was carried on by his family and today 'Peer Theater Workshop' is Pakistan's leading theatrical production organizations.
At time of independence, he was offered lucrative opportunities to work in India, but refused those and decided to come to Pakistan where he continued to live till his demise in 1974.
