Hamid Rana
{{Short description|Pakistani stage and television actor}}
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{{Infobox artist
| name = Hamid Rana
{{Nastaliq|حامد راݨا}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|6|5|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Arifwala, Punjab, Pakistan
| known_for = Sona in Sona Chandi
| nationality = Pakistani
| children = 2
}}
Hamid Rana ({{langx|pnb|{{Nastaliq|حامد راݨا}}}}) is a Pakistani television actor, also appeared in Lollywood films. He started his acting career in the 1970s. He gained immense popularity through his performances in various television drama serials and later went on to act in movies as well.
However, it was his portrayal of the character Sona in the Pakistan Television drama serial Sona Chandi that won him critical acclaim.[http://vidpk.com/p/425/Hamid-Rana/, Profile of actor Hamid Rana] vidpk.com Retrieved 26 February 2017 The show, written by Munnu Bhai and directed by Shahzad Khalil, was a massive hit with audiences of all ages and became one of the most-watched television drama serials of its time in Pakistan.
Early life and career
Hamid Rana, born into a Punjabi Rajput family, belongs to the city of Arifwala in Pakpattan district, Punjab. His performance and portrayal of the character Sona in the drama serial Sona Chandi was highly praised by critics and audiences alike. In particular, he was reviewed positively for his ability to emotionally connect his character with the audiences. His chemistry with co-star, Sheeba Hassan,who played the role of Chandi, was also widely appreciated, with the duo becoming a popular on-screen couple of Pakistani television. The serial itself revolved around a village-dwelling couple who migrate to the city in order to settle debts their family needs to clear.{{cite news|url=http://nation.com.pk/entertainment/08-Jan-2016/tv-nostalgia-the-golden-era-of-pakistani-dramas|title= 'TV nostalgia: The golden era of Pakistani dramas'|work=The Nation newspaper|date=8 January 2016|accessdate=26 February 2017}}
Hamid Rana also acted in another comedy play by the name of Ya Naseeb Clinic during the black and white television era. In 2011, Rana completed a drama project titled Girja under the banner of Rana Productions.
Television
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! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Drama ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Writer ! scope="col"|Director ! scope="col"|Notes |
| 1975
! scope="row"| Ya Naseeb Clinic |Mad | | | |
| 1982
! scope="row"| Sona Chandi |Sona | | | |
| 1984
! scope="row"| Khul Ja Sim Sim (Drama 84) |Feroz (Photographer) | | | |
| 1986
! scope="row"| Deadline (Drama 86) |Clerk | | | |
| 1986
! scope="row"| Ababeel |Mundri | | | |
| 1987
! scope="row"| Mohallay Daar |Jachhoo |{{Ya}} | | |
| 1992
! scope="row"| Through Proper Channel (Guest House) |Guest |{{Ya}} | | |
| 1994
! scope="row"| Taangay Waala |Hero | | | |
| 1998
! scope="row"| Akhar |Ashraf | | | Punjabi |
| 1999
! scope="row"| Budha Trunk Aur Boski |Akbar | | | Comedy Theatre |
| 1999
! scope="row"| Jany Na Paye |Basheer | | | Comedy Theatre |
| 1999
! scope="row"| High Jump |Sultan | | | Comedy Theatre |
| 1999-2000
! scope="row"| Aahlna |Chauhdary Salamat | | | Punjabi |
| 2000
! scope="row"| Sahib Sarkar | | | | |
| 2006
! scope="row"| Toba Tek Singh |Mad | | | Telefilm |
| 2009
! scope="row"| Saaray Gaamay | | | | Comedy |
| 2011
! scope="row"| Girjaan |Zafar |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} | Telefilm |
See also
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Category:Pakistani male stage actors
Category:Pakistani Sunni Muslims
Category:Pakistani male television actors
Category:20th-century Pakistani male actors
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