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Bushra Iqbal
بشریٰ اقبال PP SI
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Bushra Iqbal
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Bushra Bashir
20 July 1956 |
| 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 |
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| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Zoya's Mother | |
| 2016 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nadir's Mother |
Telefilm
| Year | Telefilm | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
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| 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
- 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 |
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| 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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