| Moammar Rana | |
| Native Name Lang: | ur |
| Birth Date: | 1974 2, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Family: | Shafqat Rana (father) Shakoor Rana (uncle) Azmat Rana (uncle) Sultan Rana (uncle) Mansoor Rana (cousin) Maqsood Rana (cousin) |
| Nationality: | Pakistani |
| Occupation: | Actor, film director |
| Years Active: | 1996–present |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in |
Moammar Rana (Punjabi, Urdu: {{Nastaliq|مُعَمّر رانا; born February 26, 1974), 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.
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.[2]
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]
Moammar has also appeared in some television soaps such as Dil, Diya, Dehleez, Love Life and Lahore, and Ishq Ibadat.
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]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana | |
| 1997 | Deewane Tere Pyar Ke[9] | Nouman (Nomi) |
| 1998 | Choorian | Bakhtu |
| Duniya Dekhe Gi | ||
| 1999 | Ik Pagal Si Larki | |
| Pal Do Pal | Gul | |
| Kursi Aur Qanoon | Naveed Khan | |
| Nikki Jai Haan | ||
| 2000 | Jungle Queen | |
| Angaray | ||
| Mujhe Chand Chahiye | Imran | |
| Mehndi Waley Hath | ||
| 2001 | Badmash Gujjar | Bhola |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Falak |
| Toofan | Ashwani | |
| 2004 | Dobara | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Peeru |
| Naag aur Nagin | Sawak | |
| 2006 | One Two Ka One | |
| Fire (2006 film) | ||
| 2007 | Jhoomar | Shahnawaz |
| 2008 | Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | |
| 2010 | Haseeno Ka Mela | |
| Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? | Shantanu Roy | |
| Channa Sachi Muchi | Bhau (Bao) | |
| 2011 | Love Mein Gum | Ali |
| Jugni | ||
| Bhai Log | Raja | |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Haider |
| 2018 | Azaadi[10] [11] [12] | Azaad |
| Sikander[13] | Sikandar | |
| Market | ||
| 2020 | Mission December | |
| Year | Award | Category | Work nominated | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Choorian | rowspan="6" | ||
| 1999 | Nikki Jaee Haan | |||
| 2000 | Mehndi Waley Hath | |||
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | |||
| 2010 | Best Actor | |||
| 2012 | Best Actor | Love Mein Ghum | ||
| Ceremony | Category | Film | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | N/A | ||
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | |||
| Kon Banega Crorepati | ||||
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | |||
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Mere Paas Paas | ||
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | |||
| 11th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Aankh Salamat Andhe Log |