He was equally captivated by pardekhani (narrative storytelling), naqqali (epic recitation), takht-e-hoz (courtyard plays), and marionette theater—all indigenous Iranian performance forms that combined poetry, improvisation, and moral storytelling. These early experiences formed the foundation of his artistic worldview, rooted deeply in Iranian cultural expression.
In 1326 (1947), Nasirian enrolled at Pirnia High School at Chahar Ra-e-Gomrok, where he formed close friendships with future luminaries of Iranian theater, including Jamshid Layeq, Esmaeil Davarfar, and Mehdi Fathi. While still in high school, he began attending Barbad Community Classes on Lalehzar Street, established by the prominent cultural figure Ismail Mehrtash in 1926. These classes provided instruction in music, theater, and literature, and they became a formative space for young artists seeking to professionalize their craft at a time when organized theater was still in its infancy in Iran.
