Hassan Rana
| Hassan Rana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hassan Waqas Rana |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Doc |
| Occupation | Filmmaking |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | Yalghaar |
Hassan Rana (born Hassan Waqas Rana), also known as Doc,[1] is a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his debut production Waar, the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time[2] for which he won 3 awards at 1st ARY Film Awards - as the production belonged to ARY.[3] On 7 December 2013 Hassan Waqas Rana signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Salman Iqbal (founder and president ARY), for the production of two action thrillers, Waar 2 & Yalghaar to be produced and released in 2014-15.[4] He is founder of MindWorks Media.
Breach of Contract
Hassan Waqas Rana was recently booked under an FIR (First Information Report) with the Pakistani police by director of Waar, Bilal Lashari for keeping Waar's profits for himself. Apparently he transferred all cinema earnings to his personal account. The court dismissed Hassan's pre-arrest bail and police is currently searching.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Actor | Director | Producer | Writer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Waar | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Taha Ali, director CTG | debut production |
| 2016 | Yalghaar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Maj. Gen Hassan | debut direction |
| TBA | Waar 2 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Filming |
Awards and nominations
ARY Film Awards
- 2014: Winner, ARY Film Award for Best Film for Waar
- 2014: Winner, ARY Film Award for Best Action for Waar
- 2014: Winner, ARY Film Award for Best Special Effects for Waar
References
- ↑ "What's up Doc?". Taazi. Isbah Khalid. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "It's official, Waar is the highest grossing Pakistani film of all time". The Express Tribune. Rafay Mahmood. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "'Waar' dominates ARY Film Awards with 13 major wins". Daily Times (Pakistan). Saira Agha. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ ""Waar 2" and "Delta Echo Foxtrot" set to release in joint venture". The Express Tribune. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ↑ "Lashari kept away from Waar's profits". Dawn News. 23 June 2014.