Bushra Ansari(Urdu:بشریٰ انصاری) is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and playwright who started her career as a child performer in the 1960s.[2]Ansari won numerous awards during her career, including the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989 for her contributions to Pakistani television.[3][4][5]
Bushra Ansari بشریٰ انصاری | |
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Born | Bushra Bashir 20 July 1956[1] |
Alma mater | Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Rawalpindi |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, writer |
Years active | 1965–present |
Spouses | Iqbal Ansari (m. 1978; div. 2014) Iqbal Hussain (m.?) |
Relatives | Ahmad Bashir(father) Asma Abbas(sister) Sumbul Shahid(sister) Zara Noor Abbas(niece) |
Honours | Pride of Performance(1989) Sitara-i-Imtiaz(2021) |
Career
editAnsari's first dramatic acting role was in one of Iqbal Ansari's productions.[6]She also appeared on PTV's most-watched shows, includingAngan Terha,Show Time,Show Sha,Rang Tarang,Emergency Ward,and the sketch comedy TV seriesFifty Fifty.[7][8]
Filmography
editThis section needs to beupdated.(May 2024) |
Film
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Zoya's Mother | |
2016 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nadir's Mother | |
2023 | Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God | Lizzy Appa | Voice |
Selected television
editYear | Serial | Role | Notes |
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1978–1984 | Fifty Fifty | [4] | |
1983 | Saturday Night Live | Safia | PTVClassic series |
1984 | Aangan Terha | Jehan Ara Begum | [9] |
1985 | Karawaan | Sajida | PTV |
1986 | Raat Gaye | PTV[10] | |
1989 | Neelay Hath | Jameela | PTV |
1992 | Zara si Aurat | Qudsia | PTVTelefilm[11] |
1999 | Neeli Dhoop | Nasira | Writer[12] |
2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Khanam Jaan | |
2004 | Meharun Nisa | Zainab | |
2006 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Shaista | Also a writer[13][14] |
2006–2007 | Makan | Tayee G | Also a writer |
2006 | Bushra Bushra | Host | |
2007 | Aurat Aur Char Devari | Seema | Episode "Mein Akeli Hun" |
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]wonLux Style Awardfor Best TV Actress[15] |
2010–11 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | – | Writer[16] |
2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
Mera Naseeb | Sabah | [12] | |
2012 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Recurring | |
Bilqees Kaur | Bilqees Kaur | [17] | |
Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] | |
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 | [18] |
2014 | Jab We Wed | Faris's Mother | [19] |
2015 | Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's Mother | |
2015 | Utho Geo Pakistan | Host | [20] |
2015 | Khuda Dekh Raha Hai | [21] | |
2015–2016 | Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein | Riffat Aapa | |
2016 | Udaari | Sheedan | Hum Award for Most Impactful Character[22] |
Jhoot | Saleha | ||
Pakeeza | Writer[23] | ||
Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle | Dirtee | Voice | |
Seeta Bagri | Nandani Das | [24] | |
2017 | Shaadi Mubarak Ho | Shahnaz | |
2018 | Bay Dardi | Shafay's Mother | [25] |
Naulakha | Noor Jehan | [26] | |
2019 | Deewar-e-Shab | Sitara Jahan | [27] |
2020 | Zebaish | Shahana | Writer also |
2021 | Mrs. Chaudhry Ka Tarka | Saima Chaudhry | Ramadanspecial cooking show |
Pardes | Mumtaz | ||
2023 | Tere Bin | Salma "Maa" Begum | |
2024 | Very Filmy | RamadanSpecial series forHum TV |
Awards and honors
edit- Nigar AwardsBest Actress Award forAangan Terhain 1984.[28]
- 6th PTV AwardsBest Actress Award for Raat Gaye in 1986[29]
- In 1989, she was awardedPride of Performancefor her contribution to Arts by the President of Pakistan.
- Iconic Women from Pakistan at Hum Women Leader Awards[30]
- On 23 March 2021, she was awarded theSitara-e-Imtiazfor her contribution to Arts during the annual civil awards conferred by the President of Pakistan.
Lux Style Awards
editCeremony | Category | Project | Result |
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3rd Lux Style Awards[31] | Best Television Actress | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nominated |
5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Won |
7th Lux Style Awards[32] | Vanee | ||
10th Lux Style Awards[33] | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | ||
10th Lux Style Awards[33] | Best Television Writer | Nominated | |
17th Lux Style Awards[34] | Best Television Actress | Seeta Bagri |
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- ^"نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال 1984".Nigar Weekly(in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.
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External links
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