Usman Peerzada – The CAP Podcast #43

Usman Peerzada is one of Pakistan’s most renowned actors. His family is known for its patronage of the arts, particularly in Lahore. In Conversation with The Citizens Archive of Pakistan, he talks about the film 'Neecha Nagar' (English title: Lowly City). The film starred Mr. Peerzada’s father and was the first film from the Indian subcontinent to receive international recognition and was awarded the 1946 Grand Prix du Festival International du Film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. Mr. Peerzada also speaks of his father’s efforts to develop the arts and entertainment industry of Pakistan after partition.

Usman Peerzada is a Pakistani TV and film actor, director and producer. He has acted in many Punjabi and Urdufilms. His work includes Beyond the Last Mountain and Kahi Un Kahi.

Early life

Usman was born to a Muslim family in Lahore. He studied in St. Anthony's High School and then graduated and MA in English in 1974 from Government College University (GCU).

Personal life

Peerzada married actress and director Samina Peerzada in 1975. They have two children Anum and Amal Peerzada.

Career

He started his career from his college in 1974 in different plays and dramatic festivals. And then in 1975 he got an offer for the lead role in a Pakistani English language film Beyond the Last Mountain.

Filmography

• Beyond the Last Mountain


• Kahi Un Kahi


• Karz


• Nail Polish


• Shararat


• Ladoon Mein Pali

Television

As actor

• Ishq Ki Inteha