# Moammar Rana

Moammar Rana (Punjabi, Urdu: مُعَمّر رانا; 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. 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) 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. 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

| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 1996 | Kudiyon Ko Dale Dana | | |
| 1997 | Deewane Tere Pyar Ke | Nouman (Nomi) | |
| 1998 | Choorian | Bakhtu | |
| 1998 | Duniya Dekhe Gi | | |
| 1999 | Ik Pagal Si Larki | | |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Gul | |
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | Naveed Khan | |
| 1999 | Nikki Jai Haan | | |
| 2000 | Jungle Queen | | |
| 2000 | Angaray | | |
| 2000 | Mujhe Chand Chahiye | Imran | |
| 2000 | Mehndi Waley Hath | | |
| 2001 | Badmash Gujjar | Bhola | |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Falak | |
| 2002 | Toofan | Ashwani | |
| 2004 | Dobara | Cameo appearance | Hindi debut |
| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Peeru | |
| 2005 | Naag aur Nagin | Sawak | |
| 2006 | One Two Ka One | | |
| 2006 | Fire | | |
| 2007 | Jhoomar | Shahnawaz | |
| 2008 | Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | | |
| 2010 | Haseeno Ka Mela | | |
| 2010 | Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? | Shantanu Roy | Hindi film |
| 2010 | Channa Sachi Muchi | Bhau (Bao) | |
| 2011 | Love Mein Gum | Ali | |
| 2011 | Jugni | | |
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Raja | |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Haider | |
| 2018 | Azaadi | Azaad | |
| 2018 | Market | | |
| 2020 | Mission December | | |
| 2023 | Aar Paar | | |
| 2025 | Baap | | |
| TBA | Sikander | Sikandar | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2001 | Hawa Pe Raqs | | PTV |
| 2005 | Mere Paas Paas | Shariq | Hum TV |
| 2006 | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | | Hum TV |
| 2006 | Banjar | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2007 | Dil Mera Mera Nahi | | PTV |
| 2007 | Sirf Tumhare Liye | | PTV |
| 2007 | Suhana | | ATV |
| 2009 | Kaisi Hain Doorian | | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Uss Paar | | ATV |
| 2010 | Aankh Salamat Andhay Log | Zahid Jamal | ATV |
| 2010 | Love, Life Aur Lahore | Pari Paiker | ATV |
| 2011 | Nazar | | PTV |
| 2011 | Ishq Ibadat | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2012 | Roshan Sitara | | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Mehram | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Judaai | Ijaz | Geo Entertainment |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work nominated | Result |
| 1998 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Choorian | Won |
| 1999 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Nikki Jaee Haan | Won |
| 2000 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Mehndi Waley Hath | Won |
| 2002 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Won |
| 2010 | Pakistan Media Award | Best Actor | | Won |
| 2012 | Pakistan Media Award | Best Actor | Love Mein Ghum | Won |

### Lux Style Awards

| Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
| 1st Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | N/A | Nominated |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Won |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Kon Banega Crorepati | Nominated |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Won |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Mere Paas Paas | Nominated |
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Nominated |
| 11th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Aankh Salamat Andhe Log | Nominated |