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Bushra Ansari
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| بشریٰ انصاری | |
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Bushra Bashir
20 July 1956 |
| Alma mater | Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Rawalpindi |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, writer |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Spouse(s) | 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) |
Bushra Ansari is a famous Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and writer. She started her career as a child performer in the 1960s. Bushra Ansari has won many awards for her amazing work in Pakistani television and films. One of her biggest awards was the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989. This award recognized her great contributions to entertainment in Pakistan.
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About Bushra Ansari's Life
Bushra Ansari was first married to Iqbal Ansari. They later divorced. She has two daughters named Meera Ansari and Nariman Ansari. Meera Ansari was born in Karachi and now lives in the United States. Bushra Ansari is also a step-mother to her second husband's two sons.
Bushra Ansari's Career Journey
Bushra Ansari's first big acting role was in 1977 in a TV show called Rishtay Aur Raastay. She became very well-known in 1984 for her role as Jehan Ara Begum in the classic TV show Aangan Terha. In this show, she played a strong and witty housewife.
She also appeared in many other popular shows on PTV (Pakistan Television), such as Show Time, Show Sha, and Fifty Fifty. Fifty Fifty was a famous sketch comedy series.
Bushra Ansari in Films
Bushra Ansari has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Film | Role |
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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 role) |
Bushra Ansari in Television Shows
Bushra Ansari has been in many television shows. She has also written for some of them.
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 1978–1984 | Fifty Fifty | Comedy show | |
| 1984 | Aangan Terha | Jehan Ara Begum | Classic PTV series |
| 1999 | Neeli Dhoop | Nasira | Also a writer |
| 2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Khanam Jaan | |
| 2006 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Shaista | Also a writer |
| 2009–2012 | Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat | Saima | Part of a popular series |
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | Won an award for this role |
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Bilqees Kaur | |
| 2013–2014 | Pakistan Idol (season 1) | Judge | |
| 2016 | Udaari | Sheedan | Won an award for this impactful role |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Shahana | Also a writer |
| 2021 | Pardes | Mumtaz | |
| 2023 | Tere Bin | Begum Salma Shahnawaz Khan |
Awards and Special Recognitions
Bushra Ansari has received many awards for her talent and hard work.
- In 1984, she won the Nigar Awards Best Actress Award for Aangan Terha.
- She received the Best Actress Award at the 6th PTV Awards in 1986 for Raat Gaye.
- In 1989, the President of Pakistan honored her with the Pride of Performance award. This is a very important award for people who contribute a lot to the arts.
- She was recognized as an Iconic Woman from Pakistan at the Hum Women Leader Awards.
- On March 23, 2021, she was given the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award by the President of Pakistan. This is another high civilian award for her contributions to the arts.
Lux Style Awards
The Lux Style Awards are very famous awards in Pakistan. Bushra Ansari has won and been nominated for several of these awards.
| Category | Project | Result |
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| Best Television Actress | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nominated |
| Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Won |
| Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Vanee | Won |
| Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Won |
| Best Television Writer | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nominated |
| Best Television Actress | Seeta Bagri | Nominated |
