Bushra Ansari[a] (Punjabi pronunciation: [bʊʃɾaː ənsaːɾiː]) is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and playwright in Punjabi and Urdu cinema, 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 | |
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| 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) |
Personal life
editBushra was first married to Iqbal Ansari, but later they divorced.[6] The couple has 2 daughters, Meera Ansari and Nariman Ansari.[7] Meera Ansari was born in Karachi and now resides in the United States.[8] She is also step-mother to her second husband's two sons.[9]
Career
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Ansari's first dramatic acting role was in one of Iqbal Ansari's productions.[10] 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.[11][12]
Filmography
editThis section needs to be updated. (May 2024) |
Film
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1984 | Fifty Fifty | [4] | |
| 1983 | Saturday Night Live | Safia | PTV Classic series |
| 1984 | Aangan Terha | Jehan Ara Begum | [13] |
| 1985 | Karawaan | Sajida | PTV |
| 1986 | Raat Gaye | PTV[14] | |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Jameela | PTV |
| 1992 | Zara si Aurat | Qudsia | PTV Telefilm[15] |
| 1999 | Neeli Dhoop | Nasira | Writer[16] |
| 2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Khanam Jaan | |
| 2004 | Meharun Nisa | Zainab | |
| 2006 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Shaista | Also a writer[17][18] |
| 2006–2007 | Makan | Tayee G | Also a writer |
| 2006 | Bushra Bushra | Host | |
| 2007 | Aurat Aur Char Devari | Seema | Episode "Mein Akeli Hun" |
| Amawas | Writer | ||
| 2009–2012 | 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[19] |
| 2010–11 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | – | Writer[20] |
| 2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
| Mera Naseeb | Sabah | [16] | |
| 2012 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Recurring | |
| Bilqees Kaur | Bilqees Kaur | [21] | |
| 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 | [22] |
| 2014 | Jab We Wed | Faris's Mother | [23] |
| 2015 | Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's Mother | |
| 2015 | Utho Geo Pakistan | Host | [24] |
| 2015 | Khuda Dekh Raha Hai | [25] | |
| 2015–2016 | Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein | Riffat Aapa | |
| 2016 | Udaari | Sheedan | Hum Award for Most Impactful Character[26] |
| Jhoot | Saleha | ||
| Pakeeza | Writer[27] | ||
| Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle | Dirtee | Voice | |
| Seeta Bagri | Nandani Das | [28] | |
| 2017 | Shaadi Mubarak Ho | Shahnaz | |
| 2018 | Bay Dardi | Shafay's Mother | [29] |
| Naulakha | Noor Jehan | [30] | |
| 2019 | Deewar-e-Shab | Sitara Jahan | [31] |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Shahana | Writer also |
| 2021 | Mrs. Chaudhry Ka Tarka | Saima Chaudhry | Ramadan special cooking show |
| Pardes | Mumtaz | ||
| 2023 | Tere Bin | Begum Salma Shahnawaz Khan | |
| 2024 | Very Filmy | Ramadan Special series for Hum TV | |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Shagufta Iftekhar Ahmed |
Awards and honors
edit- Nigar Awards Best Actress Award for Aangan Terha in 1984.[32]
- 6th PTV Awards Best Actress Award for Raat Gaye in 1986[33]
- In 1989, she was awarded Pride of Performance for her contribution to Arts by the President of Pakistan.
- Iconic Women from Pakistan at Hum Women Leader Awards[34]
- 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.
Lux Style Awards
edit| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Lux Style Awards[35] | Best Television Actress | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nominated |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Won |
| 7th Lux Style Awards[36] | Vanee | ||
| 10th Lux Style Awards[37] | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | ||
| 10th Lux Style Awards[37] | Best Television Writer | Nominated | |
| 17th Lux Style Awards[38] | Best Television Actress | Seeta Bagri |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Bushra Iqbal official website". Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
1953: Bushra Bashir was born on 20th July at the Lady Dufferin hospital in Karachi to parents Mehmooda Begum and Ahmad Bashir, a famous journalist & filmmaker.
- ^ "Bushra Ansari biography, complete biography of Actresses (TV) Bushra Ansari". pak101.com. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Bushra Ansari". global.ptv.com.pk. Pakistan Television Corp. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ a b Instep (5 August 2018). "The gravitas of Bushra Ansari". TNS – The News on Sunday. Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Bushra Ansari announces comeback with laughter-laden 'Aayegi Baraat' series". Daily Pakistan Global. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "'My moral responsibility': Bushra Ansari defends ex-husband amid criticism".
- ^ "Iqbal Hussain praised for his kindness toward Bushra Ansari's daughter".
- ^ "Bushra Ansari's daughter Meera Ansari gets hitched in New York".
- ^ "Bushra Ansari opens up about her relationship with her husband's children".
- ^ Kari, Maria (5 June 2017). "Celebrities like Bushra Ansari bear the worst of ageism in Pakistan". Images. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "A session with Bushra Ansari". The Nation. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "6th PTV Awards", Pakistan Television Corporation, archived from the original on 1 January 2022, retrieved 8 November 2021
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Ertuğrul & resurrection of our dramas". Express Tribune. 17 May 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ a b Umar, Mahjabeen Mankani | Muhammad (12 February 2015). "The 'purity' in the industry is missing: Bushra Ansari". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Only God knows how hard I have worked: Bushra Ansari". Minute Mirror. 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Bushra shares a glimpse into her youth". Daily Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2011: Glamour's night out". Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani dramas are romanticising rape and brothels but saying the word "talaaq" is the real problem?". 11 April 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Why I love Bilqees Kaur". 27 June 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (8 December 2013). "Idol worship". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "20 Most Beautiful Pakistani TV Actresses". DESIblitz. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "10 things Morning Shows did in 2015 that we don't want in 2016". 3 January 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "11 Pakistani dramas you can't miss this year!". The Express Tribune. 18 March 2015. 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.
- ^ "نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال 1984". Nigar Weekly (in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.
- ^ "6th PTV Awards", Pakistan Television Corporation, archived from the original on 1 January 2022, retrieved 8 November 2021
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Hasan, Shazia (21 February 2020). "First ever Hum Women Leaders Awards celebrates Pakistan's iconic trailblazers". Images. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Athar Khan. "LUX Style Awards for the year 2004". Rewaj. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane". The Express Tribune. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b Hina Safdar. (16 September 2011). Lux Style Awards 2011 Nominations Rewaj. Archived 8 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
External links
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