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 PP SI | |
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Born | Bushra Bashir (1956-07-20) 20 July 1956 (age 66)[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 | Iqbal Ansari (divorced) |
Relatives | Ahmad Bashir (father) Asma Abbas (sister) Sumbul Shahid (sister) Zara Noor Abbas (niece) |
Honours | Pride of Performance (1989) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2021) |
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]
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 |
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 | |
2019 | "Humsaye Maa Jaye" | Pakistani counterpart | |
2019 | Dilnaz Naseeb Wali | Dilnaz Naseeb Wali | |
2022 | Khala Garam Masala | Chef Farida Aapa |
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 | [9] |
1992 | Zara si Aurat | Qudsia | PTV Telefilm[10] |
1995 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Writer | |
1999 | Neeli Dhoop | Nasira | Writer[11] |
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[12] |
2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | [5] |
2011 | Mera Naseeb | Sabah | [11] |
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 |
2021 | Mrs. Chaudhry Ka Tarka | Saima Chaudhry | Ramadan special cooking show |
2021 | Pardes | Mumtaz |
Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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3rd Lux Style Awards[27] | Best Television Actress | Umrao Jan Ada | Nominated |
5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Kuch Dil Nay Kaha | Won |
7th Lux Style Awards[28] | Vanee | ||
10th Lux Style Awards[29] | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | ||
10th Lux Style Awards[30] | Best Television Writer | Nominated | |
17th Lux Style Awards[31] | Best Television Actress | Seeta Bagri |
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.
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Hosts of the Hum Awards ceremonies | |
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2013 - present |
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General | |
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National libraries |