Who is Omar Pitras Waqar?
Omar Pitras Waqar (OPWdubs) is a Washington DC–based songwriter, composer, sitarist, guitarist, producer, actor, and indie filmmaker. His work bridges anarcho-Sufi philosophy, punk, electro-Sufi, desigoth, DIY, and experimental music.

What projects has Omar worked on?
He is the founder of OPWdubs and the creative force behind Diacritical, EvilArtForm, Sarmust, and Gardens for the Lush. His music has appeared in independent films, documentaries, and international festivals, including Check Your Risk, Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam, and Stuffed with Silence.

What TV shows and films has Omar appeared in?
As an actor, Omar has appeared in series such as Grey’s Anatomy, SWAT, Baskets, and Special Ops: Lioness. He also worked on films like Outlaw Johnny Black, Dastagir is Disappearing and Netflix’s 2025 Mo Amer special. His earliest on-screen role was in the PTV drama Uraan produced by Shahid Nadeem in 1995.

Is Omar a magician?
No. While as a part of his sufiOmar educates people about Islamicate occult sciences and participates in discussions such as those in the online community r/djinnology, he does not claim to be a magician or possess supernatural powers. His approach is about decolonizing knowledge and exploring cultural history, not promoting pseudoscience. Omar believes in the scientific method and identifies as a skeptic.

Is Omar pro-LGBTQ+?
Yes. Omar has long been an ally of LGBTQ+ communities and identifies as genderqueer. He has worked with organizations such as Muslims Against Homophobia, supporting queer Muslim communities, and has contributed to educating the broader public about the rich, nuanced history of gender expression and sexuality in the Islamicate world.

Is Omar an anarchist?
Yes. Omar identifies as an anarchist. He was the victim of police brutality. His creative work and political commitments are rooted in DIY ethics, resistance to authoritarianism, and solidarity with marginalized communities. This perspective shapes both his art and activism. He was photographed in black bloc attire in 2000 at the IMF protest charging at the police with a section of chain-ink fence.

Is Omar pro-Palestine?
Yes. Omar has been openly pro-Palestine since the early 2000s, and his activism has even led to him being blacklisted and denied opportunities for this stance. Early videos of diacritical show him wearing a keffiyeh on stage and screaming “stop the hate!” He expresses solidarity through music, writing, and community work, framing Palestine within broader struggles for justice, decolonization, and resistance against oppression.

What styles of music does he make?
Omar’s sound blends anarcho-Sufi, punk, electro-Sufi, desigoth, noise, English ghazal, DIY, and experimental rock, along with traditional sitar and tape-loop/circuit-bent techniques. Some people call him taqwacore, though he doesn't love that label.

Where can I hear Omar’s music?
You can listen at omarsmusic.com and opwdubs.bandcamp.com, where his catalog of past and current projects is available.

How does Omar’s background influence his art?
Drawing on his South Asian roots, avant-garde art, Washington DC’s DIY punk scene, and anarcho-Sufi philosophy, Omar’s work explores identity, resistance, and imagination across sound, film, and visual art.