Hamid Rana (, ) is a Pakistani television actor and also appeared in Lollywood films. He started his acting career in the 1970s. He gained immense popularity through his performances in various television drama serials and later went on to act in movies as well.
However, it was his portrayal of the character Sona in the Pakistan Television drama serial Sona Chandi (1982) that won him critical acclaim. The show, written by Munnu Bhai and directed by Rashid Dar and Shahzad Khalil, was a massive hit with audiences of all ages and became one of the most-watched television drama serials of its time in Pakistan.
Early life and career Hamid Rana, born into a Punjabi Rajput family, belongs to the city of Arifwala in Pakpattan district, Punjab, Pakistan. His performance and portrayal of the character Sona in the drama serial Sona Chandi was highly praised by critics and audiences alike. In particular, he was reviewed positively for his ability to emotionally connect his character with the audiences. His chemistry with co-star, Sheeba Hassan, who played the role of Chandi, was also widely appreciated, with the duo becoming a popular on-screen couple of Pakistani television. The serial itself revolved around a village-dwelling couple who migrate to the city in order to settle debts their family needs to repay. This comedy-drama showed us the lives of the elite through the eyes of the poor, highlighting moral values with a tinge of humour. They worked as domestic helpers but helped solve other people's problems.
Hamid Rana also acted in another comedy play by the name of Ya Naseeb Clinic during the black and white television era. In 2011, he completed a drama project titled Girjaan under the banner of Rana Productions.
Filmography
Television YearDramaRoleWriterDirectorNetworkNotes1975 Ya Naseeb ClinicMadPTV1982 Sona ChandiSona1984 Khul Ja Sim Sim Feroz (photographer)1986 DeadlineClerk AbabeelMundri 1987 Mohallay DaarJachho 1991 HalchalAleem Anthology: Guest House Noora KushtiTufail Geeta Pehlwan StatusFamily elder 1994 Taangay WaalaHero 1997 AkkharAshraf Punjabi 1999 Budha Trunk Aur BoskiAkbar Comedy Theater Jany Na PayeBasheer High JumpSultan 1999-2000 AahlnaChauhdary Salamat Punjabi 2000 Sahib SarkarFaqiria 2004 Neela Aasman 2006 Toba Tek SinghMad Telefilm 2009 Saaray GaamayAbdur Rahman Khan Comedy 2011 GirjaanZafar Telefilm 2021 Aslam Ka GaonBaseer
Films +YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes1981MuftbarSurliPunjabiSupporting role
Awards and recognition Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan for his contributions as an actor.
See also List of Lollywood actors Sona Chandi (1982)
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