Muhammad Ali Raza
Pakistani actor
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Muhammad Ali Raza is a Pakistani actor and model who primarily works in Urdu television. Raza gained wider recognition for portraying Daniyal in the romantic drama Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri (2023). He further rose to prominence for his portrayal of Shahnawaz Shah in the drama series Iqtidar[1][2]
- Model
- Actor
Ali Raza | |
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| Education | Forman Christian College University of the Punjab |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life and education
Ali 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
Ali 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
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Legend of Maula Jatt | Jaggo's guard | Film debut | [8] |
Television series
| 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
| 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] |