Omair Rana


Omair Tahir Rana is a Pakistani actor and theatre director. He also directs plays in educational institutes, notably One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and Life of Galileo at Lahore Grammar School Johar Town campus. He runs his theatre company by the name of Real Entertainment Productions that was founded in 2000 and has done over 50 plays ever since.
Omair Rana was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.

Early life

He had his early education in Al Ain, UAE, Al Ain English-speaking school, which was instrumental in inculcating his love for theatre. In the course of his career development, he also undertook a number of internships including one with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Career

Theatre

He is a theater actor in the region who has made a significant contribution in the field of teaching dramatics Art at a number of institutions, including introducing IGCSE Drama to Pakistan in 2009.

Cinema

As a screen actor he has also worked in films such as Chambaili and Tamanna.

Television

Making his TV debut in 2014, he won a lot of recognition for his performances in dramas like Maan, Sang-e-Mar Mar and O Rangreza, and in 2018 he starred in the much anticipated Hum TV's period drama Aangan.
In 2020, he played the villainous and lewd stepfather of the protagonist in the romance Pyar Ke Sadqay. In 2023, he played the role of the father of the main lead in the drama Ishq Murshid. In 2025, he had a supporting role in the Ramadan special drama Ishq Di Chashni.