Moammar Rana

Moammar Rana ( Punjabi, ; born February 26, 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 some Test matches for Pakistan and also served as national cricket team selector twice, 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 appeared in the film ''Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana'' (1996) as a second lead actor. He got his first break in '' Deewane Tere Pyar Ke'' in 1997. 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), '' Koi Tujh Sa Kahan'' (2005), ''Fire'' (2006) '' 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.

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 Despite receiving unfavorable reviews, the film emerged as a success on local box office.

Television series

Moammar has also appeared in some television soaps and series.

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.

Selected filmography

Films

Television series

Awards and nominations

Lux Style Awards

See also

* List of Lollywood actors

References

External links

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1974 births
Living people
Male actors in Punjabi cinema
Male actors in Urdu cinema
Nigar Award winners
Pakistani film directors
Pakistani male film actors
Pakistani male television actors
St. Anthony's High School, Lahore alumni
People from Lahore
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Pakistani expatriate male actors in India