Bushra Ansari
Bushra Ansari is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer and playwright who started her career as a child performer in the 1950s.[2] Ansari won numerous awards during her career, including the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989 for her contributions to the arts of Pakistan.[3][4][5]
Bushra Ansari بشریٰ انصاری | |
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Bushra Ansari at LUX Style Awards | |
Born | Bushra Bashiri 15 May 1950[1] |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress, singer, producer, writer, model |
Years active | 1965–present |
Spouse(s) | Iqbal Ansari ( divorced) Current Husband: Iqbal Hussain |
Relatives | Ahmad Bashir (father) Asma Abbas (sister) Sumbul Shahid (sister) |
Honours | Pride of Performance (1989) |
Career
Ansari's first dramatic acting role was in one of Iqbal Ansari's productions.[6] She also appeared on PTV's most-watched shows, including Angan Terha, Show Time, Show Sha, Rang Tarang, Emergency Ward and the sketch comedy TV series Fifty Fifty.[7][8][9][10]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon | Telefilm | |
2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Zoya's Mother | |
2016 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nadir's Mother |
Telefilm
Year | Telefilm | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Ghoonghat | ||
2014 | Hoo Bahoo | ||
2015 | Mohay Bhool Gaye Sawariya | ||
2017 | Khala Garam Masala | ||
2018 | Mai Cheemi ka Faisla | Mai Cheemi |
Selected television
Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
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1978–1984 | Fifty Fifty | [4] | |
1983 | Saturday Night Live | Safia | PTV Classic series |
1984 | Aangan Terha | Jehan Ara Begum | [11] |
1994 | Neeli Dhoop | Writer[12] | |
1995 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Writer | |
2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | ||
2004 | Meharun Nisa | Zainab | |
2006–2007 | Makan | Tayee G | Also a writer |
2006 | Bushra Bushra | Host | |
Amawas | Writer | ||
2009–2013 | Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat | Saima | |
2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
2011 | Mera Naseeb | Sabah | [12] |
2012 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Recurring | |
2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Bilqees Kaur | [13] |
2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
2012 | Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley | Zakia | Also a writer |
2013 | Kabhi Kabhi | Aarez's mother | |
2013 | Bushra Bara Boor | Bushra | |
2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Presenter | |
2013–2014 | Pakistan Idol (season 1) | Judge | [14] |
2014 | Jab We Wed | Faris's Mother | [15] |
2015 | Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's Mother | |
2015 | Utho Geo Pakistan | Host | [16] |
2015 | Khuda Dekh Raha Hai | [17] | |
2015 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | [18] | |
2015–2016 | Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein | Riffat Aapa | |
2016 | Udaari | Sheedan | Hum Award for Most Impactful Character[19] |
2016 | Jhoot | Saleha | |
2016 | Pakeeza | Writer[20] | |
2016 | Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle | Dirtee | Voice |
2016 | Seeta Bagri | Nandani Das | [21] |
2017 | Shaadi Mubarak Ho | Shahnaz | |
2018 | Bay Dardi | Shafay's Mother | [22] |
2018 | Naulakha | Noor Jehan | [23] |
2019 | Deewar-e-Shab | Sitara Jahan | [24] |
2020 | Zebaish | Shahana | Writer also |
Awards and honors
- Iconic Women from Pakistan at Hum Women Leader Awards[25]
- In 2020, she got nominated for the Sitara-e-Imtiaz.
References
- "Bushra Ansari official website". Retrieved 13 July 2019.
1953: Bushra Bashir was born on 15th May at the Lady Dufferin hospital in Karachi to parents Mehmooda Begum and Ahmad Bashir, a famous journalist & filmmaker.
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- "Bushra Ansari". global.ptv.com.pk. Pakistan Television Corp. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
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- "Bushra Ansari announces comeback with laughter-laden 'Aayegi Baraat' series". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
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- "Bushra Ansari marks Universal Children's Day". The Nation. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (3 January 2019). "Anwar Maqsood and Dawar Mahmood announce Aangan Terha prequel". Images. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
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- "Why I love Bilqees Kaur". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
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- "10 things Morning Shows did in 2015 that we don't want in 2016". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- "11 Pakistani dramas you can't miss this year!". The Express Tribune. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- "Pakistani dramas are romanticising rape and brothels but saying the word "talaaq" is the real problem?". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- NewsBytes. "Udaari receives global recognition, BBC reports". The News International. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- Shabbir, Buraq. "A drama on the struggles of the modern day woman". The News International. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- "Sarwat Gillani, Bushra Ansari land roles in drama about Hindu minorities". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- NewsBytes. "Baydardi explores the issue of HIV". The News International. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- "Naulakha highlights greed and lust for heritage". The Nation. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (15 January 2019). "Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbasi and Zara Noor Abbas are starring together in Hum TV's next period play". Images. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- Hasan, Shazia (21 February 2020). "First ever Hum Women Leaders Awards celebrates Pakistan's iconic trailblazers". Images. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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