Moammar Rana (Punjabi, ; born 26 February 1974) is a Pakistani actor and film director.
He is known for his various Lollywood movie credits, and has also worked on the small screen in Pakistani soap operas and television serials.
Personal life
Family Moammar Rana belongs to a cricketing dynasty: his father Shafqat Rana has played Test cricket for Pakistan and twice served as a selector for the national cricket team, his uncle Azmat Rana (d. 2015) played one Test match, another uncle, Shakoor Rana (d. 2001), was a well-known umpire whose two sons Mansoor and Maqsood played a few ODIs, while yet another uncle, Sultan Rana, played first-class matches before becoming a cricket administrator.
Politics In 2019, Rana joined the Pakistan People's Party, making the announcement alongside PPP's Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Career
Actor
Films Moammar Rana made his film debut with Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana (1996) as a second lead actor.Sidra Khan (30 June – 6 July 2018). "Moammar Rana – STAR OF THE MASSES". Mag The Weekly. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Archived link. He got his first break in Deewane Tere Pyar Ke in 1997, a blockbuster. Moammar's film Choorian (1998) which was directed by Syed Noor became the highest grossing Pakistani Punjabi film earning Rs20 crore (US$4.4 million) at the box office.Did you know? : Balding Moammar Rana takes a break from acting The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 9 April 2014, Retrieved 19 June 2020 In 1999, he appeared in the ensemble romantic film Pal Do Pal, which was directed by late Shamim Ara. Some of his other notable releases include Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002), Fire (2002), Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2005), Jhoomar (2007) and Channa Sachi Muchi (2010).
He has worked in the Bollywood film Dobara (2004)News From Abroad: Pakistani Superstar Cast in Bollywood Movie (scroll down to read this title) University Of California (Asia Pacific Center) website, Published 23 April 2004, Retrieved 19 June 2020 with actress Mahima Chaudhry in a special appearance and made his Bollywood debut as a lead role in Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? (2010) opposite Manisha Koirala and former Miss India Nikita Anand.Ek Second...Jo Zindagi Badal De (Movie Review) Times of India (newspaper), Published 20 April 2016, Retrieved 19 June 2020
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.Pakistani film 'Azaadi' to present story of struggling Kashmiris Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 5 February 2017, Retrieved 19 June 2020 For his role in Azaadi, Rana increased his fitness training and focused on developing a stoic, intense on-screen presence. He performed his own action sequences, including carrying a 45 kg gun, and described the filming process, especially in remote locations lacking basic amenities, as a physically and mentally demanding experience that made him feel "like a soldier." Despite receiving unfavorable reviews, the film emerged as a success on local box office.
Television series Rana distanced himself from Punjabi films early in his career and took a four-year hiatus before relocating to Karachi to begin work on his own film. During this period, he briefly paused to act in a film by Syed Noor and appeared in a few television serials, though he expressed a clear preference for cinema, stating that the big screen held a special charm and suited him best.
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. In August 2016, Moammar was reported as saying that the film was at the final stage and he was in talks with cinema owners to exhibit it.
Selected filmography
Films Year Title RoleDirectorLanguageNote 1996Kudiyon Ko Dale DanaUrdu 1997Deewane Tere Pyar Ke Nouman (Nomi) 1998ChoorianBakhtuPunjabiDuniya Dekhe GiUrdu 1999Ik Pagal Si LarkiPal Do PalGulKursi Aur QanoonNaveed KhanNikki Jai HaanPunjabi 2000Jungle QueenUrduAngarayMujhe Chand ChahiyeImran Mehndi Waley HathPunjabi 2001Badmash GujjarBhola 2002Yeh Dil Aap Ka HuwaFalakUrduFireToofanAshwaniNegative role 2004DobaraCameo appearanceHindiHindi debut 2005Koi Tujh Sa KahanPeeruUrduNaag aur NaginSawak 2006 One Two Ka One 2007JhoomarShahnawaz 2008Kabhi Pyar Na Karna 2010Haseeno Ka MelaEk Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De?Shantanu RoyHindiHindi filmChanna Sachi MuchiBhau (Bao)Punjabi 2011Love Mein GumAliUrduJugniPunjabiBhai LogRajaUrdu 2016 Saya e Khuda e ZuljalalSP Haider 2018Azaadi AzaadMoammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn's upcoming movie finally gets a title! HIP in Pakistan website Published 31 January 2017, Retrieved 19 June 2020Market2020Mission December2023Aar PaarArman SinghPunjabi2025BaapSamundar KhanUrduQulfeeSP KhadimTBASikanderSikandar
Television series +YearTitleRoleNetwork2001Hawa Pe RaqsPTV2005Mere Paas PaasShariqHum TV2006Dil, Diya, DehleezBanjarGeo Entertainment2007Dil Mera Mera NahiPTVSirf Tumhare LiyeSuhanaATV2009Kaisi Hain DoorianARY Digital2010Uss PaarATVAankh Salamat Andhay LogZahid JamalLove, Life Aur LahorePari Paiker2011NazarPTVIshq IbadatGeo Entertainment2012Roshan Sitara Hum TV2014Mehram2015JudaaiIjazGeo Entertainment
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work nominated Result 1998 Nigar Awards Best Actor Choorian rowspan="6" 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 Love Mein Ghum
Lux Style Awards Year Ceremony Category Film Result 2002 1st Lux Style AwardsBest Film Actor N/A 20032nd Lux Style Awards Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa Kon Banega Crorepati 2006 5th Lux Style Awards Koi Tujh Sa Kahan Best TV Actor (Satellite) Mere Paas Paas 2007 6th Lux Style Awards Dil, Diya, Dehleez 2012 11th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Aankh Salamat Andhe Log
See also List of Lollywood actors
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