A playwright and pioneer of the dramatic arts in Pakistan, his entire family have followed him into performing. Both he and his eldest son also spent several years in England. His children are sons Salmaan Peerzada, Usmaan Peerzada, Imraan Peerzada, Saadan Peerzada and Faizaan Peerzada, and daughters Kausar Peerzada and Tasneem Peerzada. His grandson by Salmaan is Babar Peerzada.