Omair Alavi

Karachi

Bilingual Multimedia Journalist. Formerly with @voaurdu. Bylines in ET, Icon, EOS, Instep, & HIP. Interviewed Thor, Spider-Man, Ms Marvel, Batman & Noman Ijaz.

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Articles

Super/Man: A hero’s journey, On-Screen and Off

Nov 11, 2024 | nukta.com | Omair Alavi

Few actors who play heroes on screen become real-life heroes; Christopher Reeve was one of them. He survived one of the most challenging ordeals any man could face, and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story highlights his struggle. The documentary covers Reeve’s life, from his Hollywood career to the horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
Is Ajay Devgn dethroning Akshay Kumar as Bollywood’s new Khiladi?

Nov 10, 2024 | nukta.com | Omair Alavi

Do you know why Akshay Kumar is known as Bollywood’s Khiladi? Because of his Khiladi film series? Nope. Also, not because of his stunts anymore, but his reputation for recent box-office flops as an actor. He used to be brilliant in comedy, action, and thriller genres, but too many films in too little time dented his reputation. Now, his fans watch his films more for box-office stats than for the content.
4 reasons you can’t miss the third season of The Lincoln Lawyer

Oct 24, 2024 | nukta.com | Omair Alavi

Mickey Haller returns for a more personal battle in the third season of The Lincoln Lawyer and this time it’s closer to home than ever. The ten-episode Netflix series is a global hit, thanks to its focused plot, sharp direction, and standout performances. If you are familiar with the series, you need no introduction but if you don’t know Mickey Haller yet, it’s time you did. Otherwise, you will miss the antics of one of the most charismatic and calculating lawyers to grace the TV screen.
Bin Roye girl Armeena Khan to return to TV after four years

Oct 14, 2024 | nukta.com | Omair Alavi

Canadian-Pakistani actress Armeena Rana Khan is all set to break her four-year hiatus from acting, with a new venture for HUM TV. A newcomer writer has penned the script of the untitled play, under Farhat Ishtiaq’s guidance, and will feature the hazel-eyed actress in a big project for the first time since 2020. The Jaan Se Pyara Juni director Meer Sikandar will direct the project, whereas Syed Jibran, Azaan Sami Khan, and Kubra Khan round out the main cast.
7 times Rekha stunned us on screen

Oct 10, 2024 | nukta.com | Omair Alavi

Veteran film actress and timeless beauty Rekha celebrates her 70th birthday today. Born Bhanurekha Ganesan on 10 October 1954, she has continued to dazzle generations in a career spanning multiple decades. Let's celebrate some of her iconic performances on her big day, including those that got her awards. Rekha earned her first Best Actress Filmfare nomination through her gritty performance in this classic story of a family torn by an incident.
Lost in the powerplay

Jun 22, 2024 | tribune.com.pk | Omair Alavi

PUBLISHEDJune 23, 2024KARACHI:Most police procedurals have a formulaic story where the central characters might seem different but the story remains the same. Found is unlike its predecessors in this regard because in this show, a team of individuals working for a crisis-management firm excels at rescuing missing people, because of their 'own' crooked past.
Book review: Heroes to the Rescue!

Jun 21, 2024 | dawn.com | Omair Alavi

What would you do if a supervillain entered your life and ruined everything, only to prove a point? You would definitely want to call a superhero or two to save the day, and that’s exactly what Ben and Holly did in Heroes to the Rescue!The two popular animated characters from Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom animated series turn superheroes in this adventure that proves beneficial for their folks, be it the fairies or the elves.
Book Review: The Science Behind Batman’s Uniform

Jun 14, 2024 | dawn.com | Omair Alavi |Zofeen Ebrahim

Unlike Superman, Flash and other members of the Justice League, Batman doesn’t have superpowers, and that makes him vulnerable to many things, including bullets, lasers and even heat. However, the Batsuit is always there to protect him, and The Science behind Batman’s Uniform explains all that. Written by Agnieszka Biskup, the all-colour book features everything you need to know about the Batsuit.
Quirky justice!

Jun 2, 2024 | tribune.com.pk | Omair Alavi

PUBLISHEDJune 02, 2024KARACHI:Some actors are born to play a certain character that would become their identity. For Peter Falk, it was Columbo, for Tony Shalhoub, Monk and for Carrie Preston, Elsbeth. Although the new series is a spinoff of another successful series The Good Wife, nothing links them together except for Elsbeth Tascioni, the quirky attorney who turns detective here.
The Biggest World Cup ever is here!

May 31, 2024 | dawn.com | Omair Alavi |Zafar Mirza

Twenty teams, one trophy. Never in the history of limited overs in cricket, has a tournament as big as the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup been held. Co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, the ninth edition of the mega event will feature a record number of teams, which will clash between 1 June and 29 June in nine different venues.