Hamid Rana

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Hamid Rana
Born (1957-06-05) 5 June 1957 (age 66)
Ārifwāla
Known forSona in Sona Chandi

Hamid Rana (born 1957) is a Pakistani stage and television actor who also appeared in Lollywood films. Rana 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.

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However, it was his portrayal of the character Sona in the Pakistan Television drama serial Sona Chandi that won him critical acclaim. [1] 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. [1]

Early life and career

Rana belongs to the city of Arifwala in Pakpattan District, Punjab. Rana's 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 Shehnaz Sheikh, 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. [1] [2]

Hamid Rana also acted in another comedy play by the name of Ya Naseeb Clinic during the black and white television era. [1] In 2011, Rana completed a drama project titled Girja under the banner of Rana Productions. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Profile of actor Hamid Rana vidpk.com Retrieved 26 February 2017
  2. ↑ "'TV nostalgia: The golden era of Pakistani dramas'". The Nation newspaper. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2017.


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