Ijaz Rana
Ijaz Rana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ijaz Nasir Rana 15 April 2001 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Ijaz Nasir Rana (born 15 April 2001) is a Pakistani-British actor. He is known for portraying the role of Imran Maalik in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2017 to 2023 and again from 2026. For his role as Imran, he received a nomination for Best Leading Performer at the British Soap Awards.
Life and career
[edit]Ijaz Nasir Rana was born on 15 April 2001 in Pakistan.[1][2] He moved to England at the age of eight and began taking acting lessons with TV Workshop Salford. In April 2017, Rana joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. His character, Imran Maalik, was introduced as the brother of established characters Yasmine (Haiesha Mistry) and Farrah Maalik (Krupa Pattani) and son of Misbah Maalik (Harvey Virdi).[3][4] His storylines included the physical and emotional abuse of his mother and suffering from an eating disorder.[5][6] For his portrayal of Imran, he was longlisted for the award of Best Leading Performer at the 2023 British Soap Awards.[7] He initially departed the role in July 2023 when the character left to pursue a job opportunity.[8][9][10] In March 2026, it was announced that Rana would be reprising the role of Imran after three years away, with his character returning alongside Leah Barnes (Charlotte Riley).[11][12] Also in 2026, he is set to appear in the film Apnas.[13]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023, 2026 | Hollyoaks | Imran Maalik | Regular role | [11] |
| 2026 | Apnas | Yasir Abbas | Film | [14] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Hollyoaks | Longlisted | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thanks a lot❤️". X. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Hollyoaks' Imran collapses in eating disorder storyline twist". Digital Spy. 12 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Hollyoaks' Imran Maalik makes big decision in eating disorder story". Digital Spy. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 24 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Imran makes his most shocking move yet". Digital Spy. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Hollyoaks star Ijaz Rana talks future of Imran Maalik's eating disorder story". Digital Spy. 11 May 2022. Archived from the original on 14 January 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ Sarrubba, Stefania. "Hollyoaks star spills on heartbreaking Imran Maalik twist | Radio Times". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 17 February 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ a b "British Soap Awards 2023 confirm longlist nominees and voting change". Digital Spy. 11 April 2023. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Hollyoaks star Haiesha Mistry pays tribute to Ijaz Rana after exit". Digital Spy. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Hollyoaks hints at possible exit for Imran Maalik". Digital Spy. 19 April 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Hollyoaks airs Imran Maalik exit scenes". Digital Spy. 30 May 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Hollyoaks announces return of two major characters in shock romance twist". Digital Spy. 24 March 2026. Archived from the original on 24 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ Laurie, Dan (24 March 2026). "Hollyoaks recasts actress after 14 years as two characters return as couple". OK!. Archived from the original on 24 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "APNAS - cinemabang.com". Cinema Bang. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Ijaz Rana Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 March 2026.