The Bazaargah group sought to merge Western dramatic forms with Iranian cultural and linguistic sensibilities. They staged plays that questioned authority, explored human alienation, and highlighted social inequalities — themes that resonated with the politically restless generation of the 1960s.
Through this group, Poursamimi developed his sense of ensemble acting and directorial vision. He learned that performance was not merely an individual craft but a collective act of social reflection. This ethos of collaboration would define his later work in television and film, where he often played supporting roles that added coherence and emotional texture to the larger narrative.
Professional Theater and Radio Work
After earning his bachelor’s degree in theater, Poursamimi became an employee of the theater department of the National Iranian Radio and Television (NIRT). During the 1970s, NIRT was a flourishing center for artistic production, broadcasting stage plays, adaptations of world literature, and original Iranian dramas to millions of viewers.
