Bushra Ansari

 Bushra Iqbal 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 Iqbal بشریٰ اقبال
Bushra Iqbal
Born	Bushra Bashir 15 May 1956 (age 65)[1] Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan[1]
Nationality	Pakistani, United States
Alma mater	Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Rawalpindi
Occupation	Actress, singer, producer, writer, model
Years active	1965–present
Spouse(s)	Iqbal Ansari ( divorced) Current Husband: Iqbal Hussain (2005) announced 2020
Relatives	Ahmad Bashir (father) Asma Abbas (sister) Sumbul Shahid (sister)
Honours	Pride of Performance (1989) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2021)

CareerEdit

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]}

FilmographyEdit

FilmEdit

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2013	Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon		Telefilm
2015	Jawani Phir Nahi Ani	Zoya's Mother
2016	Ho Mann Jahaan	Nadir's Mother

TelefilmEdit

Year	Telefilm	Role	Notes
2013	Ghoonghat
2014	Hoo Bahoo
2015	Mohay Bhool Gaye Sawariya
2017	Khala Garam Masala
2018	Mai Cheemi ka Faisla	Mai Cheemi
2019	"Humsaye Maa Jaye"	Pakistani counterpart

Selected televisionEdit

Year	Serial	Role	Notes
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 Jan Ada	Khanam Jaan
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] won Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress[13]
2011	Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat	Saima Chaudry	[5]
2011	Mera Naseeb	Sabah	[12]
2012	Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain	Recurring
2012	Bilqees Kaur	Bilqees Kaur	[14]
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	[15]
2014	Jab We Wed	Faris's Mother	[16]
2015	Tum Mere Paas Raho	Tabish's Mother
2015	Utho Geo Pakistan	Host	[17]
2015	Khuda Dekh Raha Hai		[18]
2015	Dil Hai Chota Sa		[19]
2015–2016	Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein	Riffat Aapa
2016	Udaari	Sheedan	Hum Award for Most Impactful Character[20]
2016	Jhoot	Saleha
2016	Pakeeza		Writer[21]
2016	Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle	Dirtee	Voice
2016	Seeta Bagri	Nandani Das	[22]
2017	Shaadi Mubarak Ho	Shahnaz
2018	Bay Dardi	Shafay's Mother	[23]
2018	Naulakha	Noor Jehan	[24]
2019	Deewar-e-Shab	Sitara Jahan	[25]
2020	Zebaish	Shahana	Writer also
2021	Mrs. Chaudhry Ka Tarka	Saima Chaudhry	Ramadan special cooking show
2021	Pardes	Mumtaz

Awards and honorsEdit

Bushra Ansari at awards function.

• Iconic Women from Pakistan at Hum Women Leader Awards^[26]
• On 23 March, 2021, she was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for her contribution to Arts during the annual civil awards conferred by the President of Pakistan