Zubab Rana
Zubab Rana | |
|---|---|
| زباب رانا | |
| Born | Zubab Fatima |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2017 – present |
Zubab Rana is a Pakistani television actress. She is known for her role as Aleena in Mere Khudaya and as Hania in Bandish, the former of which earned her a nomination for Best Emerging Talent at the Lux Style Awards.[1][2] In 2024, she was part of the cast in the drama Khudsar. Her character, Shazma, is shown as very selfish, rude and jealous. She lost her father, Rana Maqbool Hussain, in August 2021 at Lahore due to COVID-19.
Career
Rana made her acting debut with a role in the Hum TV series Naseebo Jali (2017). She further appeared as an antagonist in the social series Mere Khudaya (2018) and as a protagonist in horror series Bandish (2019). For her performance as Aleena (antagonist) in Mere Khudaya, she received a nomination for Best Emerging Talent at the 18th Lux Style Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
In April 2022, Actress Zubab Rana is receiving backlash [7] on social media for a statement that some found to be offensive.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Naseebon Jali | Taniya | Hum TV | Debut |
| 2018 | Mere Khudaya | Aleena | ARY Digital | Negative Role |
| 2019 | Bandish | Hania | ||
| Rishtay Biktay Hain | Zeba[1] | |||
| 2019-2020 | Mehboob Aapke Kadmon Main | Sunaina | Hum TV | |
| 2020-2021 | Fitrat | Rafiya | Geo Entertainment | |
| Bharaas | Kiran Hassan | ARY Digital | Negative Role | |
| 2022 | Ishq Pagal Karay | Rania | TV One Pakistan | |
| Woh Pagal Si | Shazma Ahsan Hayat (nee Mazhar Hussain) | ARY Digital | Negative Role | |
| 2023 | Behroop | Falak | Geo Entertainment | |
| 101 Talaqain | Anum | Green Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Khudsar | Shazma | ARY Digital | Negative Role |
| Chaal | Rubab | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2025 | Sauda | TBA | Express Entertainment | |
Anthology series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Makafaat (TV series) | Anam | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Beqasoor" |
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Twisted Sapnay | Nasreen (maid) | Elements Prime | Short Film |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Vichora | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | ISPR |
| 2020 | Ye Watan Tumhara Hai | Shany Haider | [8] |
| 2021 | Teri Photo | Kashmir Beats |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Naseebon Jali | 6th Hum Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Mere Khudaya | 18th Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent | Nominated | [9] |
| ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards 2018 | Best Negative Actor (Female) | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Best Newcomer (Female) | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 3 "Zubab Rana: The young rising star". The Nation. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- 1 2 "Zubab's acting prowess in 'Bandish' is a force to be reckoned with". Daily Times. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ↑ "Zubab Rana takes new route with dark thriller Bandish". The Nation. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ↑ Images Staff (30 March 2019). "Lux Style Awards 2019 nominations are out!". Dawn News. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ↑ "Zubab Rana breaking new ground with Bandish". The Nation. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
- ↑ "My Roza & I -Zubab Rana". Daily Times. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ↑ "Actress Zubab Rana faces criticism on social media for her controversial statement". Lahore Herald. 26 April 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ Shirazi, Maria. "Catching up with Zubab Rana". The News International. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
- ↑ "ARY Social Media Awards 2018 – List of Nominations". ARY Digital.