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Moammar Rana
Pakistani actor and film director From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Moammar Rana (Punjabi, Urdu: مُعَمّر رانا; born 26 February 1974) is a Pakistani actor and film director.[2][3]
He is known for his various Lollywood movie credits, and has also worked on the small screen in Pakistani soap operas and television serials.
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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.[4]
Politics
In 2019, Rana joined the Pakistan People's Party, making the announcement alongside PPP's Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.[5]
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Actor
Films
Moammar Rana made his film debut with Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana (1996) as a second lead actor.[6] He got his first break in Deewane Tere Pyar Ke in 1997, a blockbuster.[6] 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.[7] 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)[8] 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.[9]
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.[10] 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."[6] Despite receiving unfavorable reviews, the film emerged as a success on local box office.[11]
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.[6]
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.[12][13]
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Selected filmography
Films
Television series
Awards and nominations
Lux Style Awards
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