Hamid Rangeela

Rana Hamid Hussain, widely known as Hamid Rangeela, is a Pakistani actor and comedian. He was born in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Hamid grew up in Faisalabad and spent his childhood helping his family make ends meet. Sadly, his younger brother Shahid passed away in a tragic car accident.

Career

Early Life and Struggles

As a child, Hamid Rangeela sold boiled eggs on the streets to earn money. Later, he worked as a welder.

He earned around 350 rupees per day welding, while also selling gol gappay with his father. Life was hard, but he remained determined.

Meanwhile, his Taya (elder paternal uncle) worked as a stage drama producer, which would later influence Hamid’s future.

One day, Hamid’s cousin Rayaz asked him to pick him up from a rehearsal at a stage drama venue.

While there, Rayaz gave Hamid 350 rupees and promised him a chance to perform in an upcoming stage show.

Hamid arrived on the show day dressed in a butcher costume, eagerly waiting backstage. But unfortunately, he was not included.

This rejection deeply upset Hamid. He immediately went to his friend Irshad Kamal and shared the whole experience.

First Stage Show: “Phar Lo Phar Lo Kukri Chor”

Frustrated but motivated, Hamid and Irshad decided to produce their own stage show. They quickly wrote a 10-page script.

They took inspiration from Amanullah Khan, “Bakra Qiston Pay,” “World Cup” dramas, and Jan Rambo from PTV’s “Guest House.”

The show was titled “Phar Lo Phar Lo Kukri Chor.” Actor Sajjad Jani also auditioned for a role in the show.

To promote the show, Hamid and Irshad distributed pamphlets around Faisalabad. Their cousin Rayaz later helped with logistics and support.

They booked MC High School in Faisalabad as the venue. The performance was scheduled for Eid day, adding excitement and pressure.

On the day of the show, the donkey cart vendor refused to work, so Hamid set up 500 chairs himself.

Tickets were priced at 10 rupees each, making the event accessible to the local audience.

To their surprise, 2,000 to 3,000 people showed up. The crowd loved it, and the show was an instant success.

Following this, Hamid and his team occasionally staged more shows, gradually building their name in local theatre.

Assault During First Commercial Drama

Hamid’s first commercial stage drama with a big cast was titled “Begum Bigdi Jaye.” Sabir Chaudhary directed it at Maharaja Auditorium, Faisalabad.

This show was a turning point but also came with challenges. Unfortunately, Hamid was physically assaulted on stage during a performance.

An actor named Bengali Rasgullay Wala, known for his violent behavior, was also in the show. He was feared by many.

He had warned everyone not to make jokes (Juggat) about his stage costume during the performance.

During the show, Sakhawat Naz made his entry. Hamid began doing Juggat with him, and the crowd responded positively.

Then came Bengali Rasgullay Wala and during the performance he intentially slapped Hamid Rangeela, Then Hamid made a joke about his costume. This angered the actor.

As a result, Bengali Rasgullay Wala Assaulted Hamid during the live performance.

This incident shocked the audience and affected Hamid deeply. However, he remained committed to his career and moved forward.