The director and CEO of Rafi Peer Theatre (RPT), Faizaan Peerzada has
passed away due to a cardiac arrest today.Faizaan Peerzada, who is
famous for giving popularity to puppet shows in Pakistan and organizing
workshops under Rafi Peer Theatre, had a minor heart attack today in
morning and was on way to hospital but could not survive. He belongs to
highly esteemed Peerzada family in Pakistan and gained popularity for
promoting Pakistan’s puppetry culture all across the globe.
Faizaan Peerzada was a leading force behind Rafi Peer Theatre
Workshop owned by the Peerzadas. He had also remained highlight of
biggest international news channels for his Urdu interpretation of
“Sesame Street”, the “Sim Sim Hamara” show.
Faizaan Peerzada has left behind his widow and two children. His
funeral will take place at 3:30 pm at his green villas residence in
Raiwand.
