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Bushra Iqbal
بشریٰ اقبال

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Bushra Iqbal
Born
Bushra Bashir

(1956-07-20) 20 July 1956 (age 66)
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)
Relatives Ahmad Bashir (father)
Asma Abbas (sister)
Sumbul Shahid (sister)
Zara Noor Abbas (niece)
Honours Pride of Performance (1989) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2021)

Bushra Iqbal is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer and playwright who started her career as a child performer in the 1950s. Ansari won numerous awards during her career, including the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989 for her contributions to the arts of Pakistan.

Career

Ansari's first dramatic acting role was in one of Iqbal Ansari's productions. 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.

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2015 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Zoya's Mother
2016 Ho Mann Jahaan Nadir's Mother

Telefilm

Year Telefilm Role Notes
2013 Ghoonghat
2013 Abhi Tou Main Jawan Hoon Sadeeqa Bano
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

Selected television

Year Serial Role Notes
1978–1984 Fifty Fifty
1983 Saturday Night Live Safia PTV Classic series
1984 Aangan Terha Jehan Ara Begum
1992 Zara si Aurat Qudsia PTV Telefilm
1995 Kuch Dil Ne Kaha Writer
1999 Neeli Dhoop Nasira 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
2010 Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat Saima Chaudry won Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress
2011 Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat Saima Chaudry
2011 Mera Naseeb Sabah
2012 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Recurring
2012 Bilqees Kaur Bilqees Kaur
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Saima Chaudry
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
2014 Jab We Wed Faris's Mother
2015 Tum Mere Paas Raho Tabish's Mother
2015 Utho Geo Pakistan Host
2015 Khuda Dekh Raha Hai
2015 Dil Hai Chota Sa
2015–2016 Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein Riffat Aapa
2016 Udaari Sheedan Hum Award for Most Impactful Character
2016 Jhoot Saleha
2016 Pakeeza Writer
2016 Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle Dirtee Voice
2016 Seeta Bagri Nandani Das
2017 Shaadi Mubarak Ho Shahnaz
2018 Bay Dardi Shafay's Mother
2018 Naulakha Noor Jehan
2019 Deewar-e-Shab Sitara Jahan
2020 Zebaish Shahana Writer also
2021 Mrs. Chaudhry Ka Tarka Saima Chaudhry Ramadan special cooking show
2021 Pardes Mumtaz

Awards and honors

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Bushra Ansari at awards function.
  • 6th PTV Awards Best Actress Award for Raat Gaye in 1986
  • Iconic Women from Pakistan at Hum Women Leader Awards
  • 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

Ceremony Category Project Result
3rd Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Umrao Jan Ada Nominated
5th Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress (Satellite) Kuch Dil Nay Kaha Won
7th Lux Style Awards Vanee
10th Lux Style Awards Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat
10th Lux Style Awards Best Television Writer Nominated
17th Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Seeta Bagri
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