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Omair Rana
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Omair Tahir Rana
31 January 1978 |
| Education | London School of Economics (External Program, University College Lahore) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Maira Rana (married 2002–present) |
Omair Tahir Rana (born on January 31, 1978) is a talented Pakistani actor and theatre director. He is known for his work in plays, films, and TV shows. Omair also directs plays for schools, like One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and Life of Galileo.
He leads his own theatre company, Real Entertainment Productions (REP). This company started in 2000 and has put on more than 50 plays. In 2019, Omair Rana became a Goodwill Ambassador for the Children's Literature Festival.
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Early Life and Education
Omair Rana spent his early years in Al Ain, UAE. He went to the Al Ain English-speaking school. This school helped him discover his love for theatre and acting. He also gained experience through various internships.
Exploring His Career
Omair Rana has made a big impact in the world of acting. He has worked in theatre, movies, and television.
Theatre Work
He is a well-known theatre actor in his region. Omair has taught drama at many schools. He even helped bring IGCSE Drama to Pakistan in 2009. This program helps students learn about acting and theatre.
Film Roles
Omair Rana has also acted in several films. Some of his movie roles include Chambaili (2013) and Tamanna (2014). He has continued to appear in films over the years.
Television Appearances
Omair Rana started acting on TV in 2014. He quickly became popular for his roles in dramas. Some of his famous TV shows include Maan (2015) and Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016). He also starred in O Rangreza (2017). In 2018, he was part of the historical drama Aangan on Hum TV.
More recently, he played a role in the romance drama Pyar Ke Sadqay in 2020. In 2023, he appeared as a father in Ishq Murshid. He also had a supporting role in the Ramadan special drama Ishq Di Chashni in 2025.
Filmography
Omair Rana has been part of many exciting projects. Here is a list of his work in films and TV shows.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
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| 2005 | Toba Tek Singh | Bishan Singh | Afia Nathaniel |
| 2013 | Chambaili | Rashid | Ismail Jilani |
| 2013 | 65 | Soldier/husband | Steven Moore |
| 2014 | Tamanna | Rizwan Ahmed | Steven Moore |
| 2015 | Dukhtar | Zarak Khan | Afia Nathaniel |
| 2022 | Kamli | Nadir Malik | Sarmad Khoosat |
| 2023 | Gunjal | News Editor | Shoaib Sultan |
| TBA | Driven | TBA | Michael Hudson |
Television Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 2013 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Sir Chauhan | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Ek Mohabbat Kay Baad | ARY Digital | |
| 2014 | Do Saal Ki Aurat | Umar | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Dilfareb | Zain | Geo Entertainment |
| 2015 | Tum Mere Kya Ho | Khalid | PTV Home |
| 2015 | Maan | Arslan | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Safiullah Khan | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Piya Be Dardi | Sahir | A Plus Entertainment |
| 2017 | Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain | Sikander (ep. 31) | Hum TV |
| 2017 | O Rangreza | Waji Kamal | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Mujhay Jeenay Do | Ittefaq | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Qurban | Kaysar Khan | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | De Ijazat | Hum TV | |
| 2018 | Zann Mureed | Sajjad | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Aangan | Mazhar Chacha | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Pyar Ke Sadqay | Sarwar | PTV Home Hum TV |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Zulfi | PTV Home TV One |
| 2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Mansoor (Cameo appearance) | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Sang-e-Mah | Mastaan Singh | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Pinjra | Javed Rehman | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Benaqab | Doctor | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri | Ibrahim | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Ishq Murshid | Dawood Ali Khan | Hum TV |
| 2025 | Ishq Di Chashni | Sheikh Farasat | Green Entertainment |
Webseries
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Churails | Jameel Khan | Released on Zee5 |
