Hamid Rana

Hamid Rana
Born (1957-06-05) 5 June 1957
Arifwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Known forPlayed the role of 'Sona' in Sona Chandi PTV drama (1982)
Children2
AwardsPride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan in 2025

Hamid Rana (Punjabi: حامد راݨا, Urdu: حامد رانا) is a Pakistani television actor and 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.[1]

However, it was his portrayal of the character Sona in the Pakistan Television drama serial Sona Chandi (1982) that won him critical acclaim.[2] The show, written by Munnu Bhai and directed by Rashid Dar and 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.[3][2]

Early life and career

Hamid Rana, born into a Punjabi Rajput family, belongs to the city of Arifwala in Pakpattan district, Punjab, Pakistan. 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 repay. This comedy-drama showed us the lives of the elite through the eyes of the poor, highlighting moral values with a tinge of humour. They worked as domestic helpers but helped solve other people's problems.[4][2][3]

Hamid Rana also acted in another comedy play by the name of Ya Naseeb Clinic during the black and white television era.[2] In 2011, he completed a drama project titled Girjaan under the banner of Rana Productions.[2]

Filmography

Television

Year Drama Role Writer Director Network Notes
1975 Ya Naseeb Clinic[2] Mad PTV
1982 Sona Chandi[1][4][2] Sona
1984 Khul Ja Sim Sim Feroz (photographer)
1986 Deadline Clerk
1986 Ababeel Mundri
1987 Mohallay Daar Jachhoo Yes
1992 Guest House Guest Yes Few episodes
1994 Taangay Waala Hero
1997 Akhar Ashraf Punjabi
1999 Budha Trunk Aur Boski Akbar Comedy theatre
1999 Jany Na Paye Basheer
1999 High Jump Sultan
1999-2000 Aahlna Chauhdary Salamat Punjabi
2000 Sahib Sarkar
2004 Neela Aasman
2006 Toba Tek Singh Mad Telefilm
2009 Saaray Gaamay Comedy
2011 Girjaan[2] Zafar Yes Yes Telefilm[5]
2021 Aslam Ka Gaon Baseer

Films

Year Title Role Language Notes
1981 Muftbar Surli Punjabi Supporting role

Awards and recognition

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Young artists urged to work with devotion (by Hamid Rana and Sheeba Hassan of 'Sona Chandi' fame)". Dawn newspaper. 9 March 2016. Archived from the original on 14 November 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Profile of actor Hamid Rana". vidpk.com website. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  3. 1 2 "'TV nostalgia: The golden era of Pakistani dramas'". The Nation newspaper. 8 January 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 Alveena Abid (12 January 2016). "Flashback: 6 classic comedy duos of Pakistani television". The Express Tribune newspaper. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "فلم گرجاں کل سوشل میڈیا پر ریلیز ہوگی". Daily Pakistan. 13 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "Hamid Rana's award" (PDF). Civil Awards List 2025, Government of Pakistan website. 14 August 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
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