Muhammad Ali Raza is a Pakistani actor and model who primarily works in Urdu television. Raza is known for portraying Daniyal in Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri (2023) and Shahnawaz Shah in Iqtidar (2024-2025).[1][2]
Ali Raza | |
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| Alma mater | Forman Christian College University of the Punjab |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life and education
editAli Raza was born and grew up in Lahore, Punjab.[3][4] He did a one-year diploma in graphic design at the Forman Christian College. Later he studied at University of the Punjab, earning his degree in arts and design.[5]
Career
editAli Raza started his career as a model in 2018. He made his acting debut in 2020 with Hum TV's drama Bhool Jaa Ay Dil.[5]
In 2023, he appeared in the Pakistani dramas Meesni, Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri, Gunah and Mohabbat Kay Baad.[1] In 2024, he was noted for his lead role in Iqtidar, which was well-received and crossed 1 billion views on YouTube, becoming only the thirteenth Pakistani drama to do so, and while still on air.[6] In 2026, he starred in Leader, a political-romantic drama that was appreciated by the public.[7]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Legend of Maula Jatt | Jaggo's guard | Film debut | [8] |
Television series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bhool Jaa Ay Dil | Hadid | Hum TV | Debut; Negative lead | [1] |
| 2023 | Meesni | Raheel | Supporting role | [5] | |
| Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri | Daniyal | Parallel lead | [9] | ||
| Mohabbat Kay Baad | Zaviyaar | Sab TV | Lead role | [1] | |
| Gunah | Ahmad Ali Mir | Express Entertainment | Supporting role | ||
| 2024 | Noor Jahan | Murad Ikhtiyar Shah | ARY Digital | Lead role | [10] |
| Iqtidar | Shahnawaz Shah | Green Entertainment | [11] | ||
| Duniyapur | Nayab Adam | Supporting role | |||
| 2025 | Dastak | Moiz Hassan | ARY Digital | Lead role | [12] |
| 2026 | Leader | Mansoor Ali Shah | Hum TV | [13] | |
| Mirza Ki Heer | Mirza | ARY Digital |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2025 | 2nd Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Popular Choice) | Noor Jahan | Won | [14][15] |
| 2026 | 3rd Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Onscreen Couple (with Anmol Baloch) | Iqtidar | Nominated | [16] |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 Raza, Foha (29 March 2023). "From Alina Khan to Rabya Kulsoom: Next generation actors we've got our eyes on". Images.
- ↑ Amena, Rasti (24 October 2024). "Top Pakistani actor gets BIG offer from YRF, what happened next". The Siasat Daily.
- ↑ "HALF HOUR WITH ALI RAZA | LIFE IN BETWEEN SCENES". H! Pakistan. 9 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Why was actor Ali Raza asked about his lack of 'Lahori accent' while speaking Urdu?". Dawn News. 24 April 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 Khan, Asif (25 April 2023). "Ali Raza". The News International. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025.
- ↑ Amena, Rasti (1 March 2025). "Iqtidar enters 1 Billion club; List of 13 Pakistani dramas in it". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ Life And Style Desk (29 March 2026). "'Leader' premieres with Kinza Hashmi, Ali Raza winning early praise | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 29 March 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "The Legend of Maula Jatt". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ↑ Nanda, Arya (24 January 2025). "Khushhal Khan & Ali Raza's bromance steals the spotlight - Asian Sunday & Style". Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ↑ Mossadiq, Zainab (3 January 2025). "Pakistani actors who stood out in 2024". Images. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ↑ Haider, Sadaf (24 November 2024). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ↑ "Ali Raza, Sohai Ali Abro come together for 'Dastak' – Watch teaser". ARY NEWS. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ Amena, Rasti (25 September 2025). "Top 6 upcoming Pakistani dramas that will rule the next few months". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nominations for Sukooon Kya Drama Hai 2nd Icon Awards announced". 24 News HD. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ "SUKOON KYA DRAMA HAI 2ND ICON AWARDS Done & Dusted & The Winners Are…". 24 News HD. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ Staff, Images (15 October 2025). "The nominees have been announced for the third edition of the PISAs". Images. Retrieved 16 December 2025.