Hormusji Katrak Hall

The Hormusji Katrak Hall is located in Rainbow Centre in Saddar, Karachi South District, Sindh, Pakistan. It was established in 1920 by Sir Kavasji Katrak, a Zoroastrian businessman who made his fortune in Karachi. The hall was named after his father, Hormusji Katrak.

The hall boasts a spacious stage. On both sides of the apron, there is a tastefully scribed floral pattern made of wood. The two-seater benches were presented to the Young Men’s Zoroastrian Association (YMZA) Karachi by the trustees of the late M. Edulji Khory (London 1924). They lend a distinct look to the seating arrangement.

The Hormusji Katrak Hall has been a cultural hub for the Parsi community since its inception. In 1910, the Young Men’s Zoroastrian Association (YMZA) was established to organize nataks (plays) and other similar forms of entertainment for the Parsi community. The hall has seen many great plays being produced for assorted audiences. It was also the first performance venue for playwright Khwaja Moinuddin’s historical social satire “Mirza Ghalib Bunder Road Per” in 1956.