“Bakra Qiston Pay” producer Furqan Haider Rizvi passes away in Dallas

Producer of mega-hit stage show “Bakra Qiston Pay”, Syed Furqan Haider Rizvi, passed away in the United States after prolonged illness.

The senior theater producer will be laid to rest in Dallas today.

Rizvi, who suffered from kidney disease, had played a key role in introducing renowned Pakistani actors Omar Sharif and Moin Akhtar to theater. Furqan Haider Rizvi produced over 250 stage dramas incorporated social messages and contemporary issues.

He produced dramas in various languages, including Punjabi, Urdu and Memoni.

His most popular stage dramas included “Bakra Qiston Par”, “Musibbat Dar Musibbat” and “Bachao Moin Akhtar” that gained international recognition for Pakistani stage shows.

He recently produced his final stage play, “Dulha Online” just two weeks ago in  Dallas.

Syed Furqan Haider Rizvi’s funeral prayers will be held at the Dallas’  Momin Center today.

He will be buried at the Denton Muslim Cemetery.