London: Artists from across the globe including Indian film maker Mahesh Bhatt will be attending the National Academy of Performing Arts' (Napa) International Theatre Festival in Karachi.

According to Daily Express, preparations for the second edition of the 20-day event, which commences on March 12, are under way.

Zain Ahmed, artistic director of Napa Repertory Theatre (NRT) said that there are more collaborative projects between Napa students and international artistes this time around to ensure that the learning process is greater.

Bhatt will be presenting a play named Daddy. Ahmed said that the show "will be sold-out" due to Bhatt's star power.

The festival will host drama troupes from England, India, Germany and the United States, the report said.