A Place Called Home
Film featuring Awais Khaira.
Actor · Theatre Director | Karachi, Pakistan
Awais Khaira is a NAPA-trained actor and theatre director dedicated to bringing deeply impactful stories to life. With a diploma in Acting and Direction from the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), Karachi, his artistic philosophy centers on breathing raw, authentic life into characters and crafting narratives that leave a lasting resonance with the audience.
As a versatile actor, his body of work spans performances at major platforms like the World Culture Festival (Arts Council Karachi), featured roles in TV dramas, and performances in short films for international film festivals. Throughout his acting journey, Awais has worked alongside icons of theatre such as Zia Mohyeddin, Khalid Ahmad, Sunil Shankar, and Fawad Khan, as well as collaborating with acclaimed international directors.
In addition to his screen and stage acting, Awais has directed and produced independent stage plays under his own banner, including notable productions like Hum Sab Chor Hain, Talawwun, and Ruby Moon. He continues to refine his craft, pushing the boundaries of realistic characterization across television, film, and live stage performances.
Selected film work featuring Awais Khaira.
Film featuring Awais Khaira.
Selected theatre performances and productions from Awais Khaira's stage career, including commercial theatre, NAPA productions, festival performances, adaptations, and independent work.
| Production | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Court Martial | Theatre | A powerful commercial theatre production focused on intense courtroom drama. |
| Death of a Salesman | Theatre | Staged as a featured actor for the prestigious NAPA Repertory Theatre. |
| Sou Din Chor Ke | Theatre | A widely acclaimed commercial theatrical production. |
| Nabeena | Theatre | Acted and produced in collaboration with ADHD Trust. |
| Project X | Festival | Performed under international direction at the World Culture Festival, Arts Council of Pakistan. |
| Ismat Chughtai Stories | Theatre | Featured performance for the Women's Theatre Festival at NAPA. |
| Lottery Ka Lafra | Theatre | A popular comedy production staged for the NAPA Repertory Theatre. |
| The Seagull | Theatre | A commercial theatre adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic drama. |
| The Wild Duck | Theatre | A stage production based on Henrik Ibsen's iconic tragicomedy. |
| The Dumb Waiter | Theatre | A tense commercial theatre production of Harold Pinter's classic play. |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Theatre | A classic Shakespearean theatrical production. |
| Kafiron Ki Namaz | Theatre | A dramatic stage adaptation based on the film. |
| Beemar | Theatre | A compelling stage play based on Saadat Hasan Manto's dramatic work. |
| Hum Sab Chor Hain | Production | Independent stage production directed and produced under Awais Khaira's own banner. |
| Talawwun | Production | Independent stage production directed and produced under Awais Khaira's own banner. |
| Ruby Moon | Production | Independent stage production directed and produced under Awais Khaira's own banner. |
Selected television work including appearances in HUM TV productions.
| Production | Medium | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Leader | HUM TV | Television acting credit for HUM TV. |
| Jamal-e-Zohra | HUM TV | Television acting credit for HUM TV. |
Specialisation in Acting · National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), Karachi
Advanced training in immersive character analysis, emotive vocal control, physical theatre, and authentic performance techniques.
Comprehensive study of dramatic script analysis, visual composition, spatial dynamics, and actor guidance.
Participated in specialized acting and performance workshops led by renowned international artists and directors.
Trained and collaborated in specialized intensive sessions under industry icons including late Zia Mohyeddin, Khalid Ahmad, Sunil Shankar, and Fawad Khan.
Selected stage projects representing Awais Khaira's work across commercial theatre and performance.
A powerful commercial theatre production focused on intense courtroom drama.
A widely acclaimed commercial theatrical production.
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