Moammar Rana
Moammar Rana | |
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Native name | مُعمّر رانا |
Born |
Lahore, Pakistan | February 26, 1974
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actor, film director |
Years active | 1996–present |
Family |
Shafqat Rana (father) Shakoor Rana (uncle) Azmat Rana (uncle) Sultan Rana (uncle) Mansoor Rana (cousin) Maqsood Rana (cousin) |
Moammar Rana (Urdu: مُعَمّر رانا ), is a Pakistani actor and film director.[1] He is known for his various Lollywood movie credits, and has also worked on the small screen in Pakistani soap operas and Television Serials.
Family
He belongs to a cricketing dynasty: his father Shafqat Rana has played some Test matches for Pakistan and served as national selector twice, his uncle Azmat Rana (d. 2015) played one Test, another uncle, Shakoor Rana (d. 2001), was a well-known umpire who's two sons Mansoor and Maqsood played few ODIs, while yet another uncle, Sultan Rana, played first-class matches before becoming a cricket administrator.[2]
Career
Films
Moammar Rana appeared in the film Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana as a second lead actor. He got his first break in Deewane Tere Pyar Ke. In 1999, he appeared in the ensemble romantic film Pal Do Pal, which was directed by late Shamim Ara. He has also appeared in the films Channa Sachi Muchi, Fire, Jhoomar, and Koi Tujh Sa Kahan. Moammar's film Choorian which was directed by Syed Noor became the highest grossing Pakistani Punjabi film earning Rs20 crore (US$4.4 million) at the Box Office.[3]
He has worked in the Bollywood film Dobara (2004)[4] with actress Mahima Chaudhry in a special appearance and made his Bollywood debut in Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? opposite Manisha Koirala and former Miss India Nikita Anand.[5]
In 2018, Rana was seen in the film Azaadi which was based on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, and was directed and produced by Imran Malik.[6] Despite receiving unfavorable reviews, the film emerged as a success on local box office.[7]
Television
Moammar has also appeared in some television soaps such as Dil, Diya, Dehleez, Love Life and Lahore, and Ishq Ibadat.
Director
Moammar is set to make his debut as film director for the film Sikander, where he plays the lead actor, which has been in making since 2015.[8][9]
Selected filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role |
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1996 | Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana | |
1997 | Deewane Tere Pyar Ke | Nouman (Nomi) |
1998 | Choorian | Bakhtu |
1998 | Duniya Dekhe Gi | |
1999 | Ik Pagal Si Larki | |
1999 | Pal Do Pal | Gul |
1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | Naveed Khan |
1999 | Nikki Jai Haan | |
2000 | Jungle Queen | |
2000 | Angaray | |
2000 | Mujhe Chand Chahiye | Imran |
2001 | Badmash Gujjar | Bhola |
2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Falak |
2002 | Toofan | Ashwani |
2004 | Dobara | Cameo appearance |
2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Peeru |
2005 | Naag aur Nagin | Sawak |
2006 | One Two Ka One | |
2006 | Fire (2006 film) | |
2007 | Jhoomar | Shahnawaz |
2008 | Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | |
2010 | Haseeno Ka Mela | |
2010 | Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? | Shantanu Roy |
2010 | Channa Sachi Muchi | Bhau (Bao) |
2011 | Love Mein Gum | Ali |
2011 | Jugni | |
2011 | Bhai Log | Raja |
2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Haider |
2018[10] | Azaadi[11] | Azaad |
2018 | Sikander[12] | Sikandar |
2018 | Market | |
TBA | Peace of Heart[13] | |
TBA | Pyar Ki FIR |
Dramas
- Hawa pay Raqs PTV
- Uss Paar ATV
- Ankh Salamat andhay log ATV
- Laaj TV One
- Nazar (2011) PTV
- Kaisi Hain Doorian
- Meray Paas Paas (2007)
- Banjar (2006)
- Love, Life Aur Lahore as Pari Paiker (2010)
- Ishq Ibadat (2011)
- Roshan Sitara (2012)
- Dil Diya Dehleez (Hum TV)
- Judaai
- Mehram (Hum TV)
As director
- Sikander (2016)
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work nominated | Result |
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1998 | Best Actor | Choorian | Won | |
1999 | Best Actor | Nikki Jaee Haan | ||
2000 | Best Actor | Mehndi Waley Hath | ||
2002 | Best Actor | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | ||
2010 | Pakistan Media Award | Best Actor | ||
2012 | Pakistan Media Award | Best Actor | Love Mein Ghum | |
See also
References
- ↑ The Challenges of Globalization. DIANE Publishing. pp. 34–. ISBN 978-1-4289-6663-5.
- ↑ Khalid H. Khan, Former Pakistan cricketer Azmat Rana passes away, Dawn News, 2 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/693387/did-you-know-balding-moammar-rana-takes-a-break-from-acting/
- ↑ http://www.international.ucla.edu/asia/article/10371
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Ek-Second-Jo-Zindagi-Badal-de/movie-review/6037599.cms
- ↑ https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/02/05/pakistani-film-azaadi-to-present-story-of-struggling-kashmiris/
- ↑ "Moammar Rana starrer Azaadi comes as surprise Eid package - Entertainment - Dunya News". Dunya News. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/964505/big-screen-and-even-bigger-stints/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ↑ https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/print/1154245
- ↑ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/print/1151763
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ↑ "Peace of Heart | U-Films Production | Moammar Rana,Yasir Hussain,Maira Khan,Saba Qamar - Youth Group Limited". Youth Group Limited. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
External links
- Moammar Rana on IMDb