Rafi Peer
Rafi Peer | |
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| Born | Rafi Peerzada Shah 21 March 1898 |
| Died | 11 April 1974 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Lahore |
| Other names | Rafi Peerzada |
| Education | King's College, Cambridge |
| Alma mater | Heidelberg University |
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| Years active | 1922 – 1974 |
| Spouse | Ismat Peerzada (wife) |
| Children | Usman Peerzada (son) Faizan Peerzada (son) |
| Relatives | Samina Peerzada (daughter-in-law) |
| Honours | Pride of Performance (1967) |
Rafi Peerzada Shah, also known as Rafi Peer (21 March 1898 – 11 April 1974) was a Pakistani actor, playwright, and director. Rafi was a leading intellectual and playwright who helped shape the modern drama tradition in the subcontinent. He is considered one of the founders of modern drama in the country and with his background in Western theatre, he significantly influenced the development of Pakistani performing arts.