Zubab Rana

Zubab Rana
زباب رانا
Born
Zubab Fatima

Shahdara, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations
Years active2017 – 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] She is also currently acting in a drama called Khudsar meaning selfish. Her role is Shazma, She is shown as a very selfish, rude and jealous character. 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

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref
TBA Sarh Na Rees Kar TBA Debut film

Television

Year Title Role Network
2017-2018 Naseebon Jali Taniya Hum TV
2018 Mere Khudaya Aleena ARY Digital
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 ARY Digital
2022 Ishq Pagal Karay Rania TV One Pakistan
Woh Pagal Si Shazma ARY Digital
2023 Behroop Falak Geo Entertainment
101 Talaqain Anum Green Entertainment
2024 Khudsar Shazma ARY Digital
Chaal Rubab Geo 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. ^ a b c "Zubab Rana: The young rising star". The Nation. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Zubab's acting prowess in 'Bandish' is a force to be reckoned with". Daily Times. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Zubab Rana takes new route with dark thriller Bandish". The Nation. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  4. ^ Images Staff (30 March 2019). "Lux Style Awards 2019 nominations are out!". Dawn News. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Zubab Rana breaking new ground with Bandish". The Nation. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  6. ^ "My Roza & I -Zubab Rana". Daily Times. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Actress Zubab Rana faces criticism on social media for her controversial statement". Lahore Herald. 26 April 2022.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Catching up with Zubab Rana". The News International. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  10. ^ "ARY Social Media Awards 2018 – List of Nominations". ARY Digital.