Zafar has been a prolific theatre actor for the last fifteen years. He has worked with directors like Rahul Dacunha, Hima Devi, Rooki Dadachanji and Dalip Tahil. His theatre credits include: Going Solo (2001), Art (1998), Acid (2004), Romeo and Juliet (1995), Beyond Therapy (2004), The Typists (2001), SOS (1994), Hamlet (1993), Acts Of Faith (1996), The Man of La Mancha (2000), Sammy - The Journey of the Mahatma (2005-present) and the long running, Class of 84 (2003-present).