# Asma Abbas

Asma Abbas (Urdu: اسما عباس) is a Pakistani actress, producer, singer and host known for her supporting roles in Urdu films and television. She played the role of Fehmida in 2018 acclaim serial Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. She hosted celebrity talkshow Awaz Day Kahan Hai on ATV.

## Early life

Abbas is the daughter of writer and journalist Ahmad Bashir and the sister of actors Bushra Ansari and Sumbul Shahid. She is also the mother of actress Zara Noor Abbas. In 2018, she successfully recovered from cancer.

## Career

Some of her notable performance include Dastaan (2010), Gohar-e-Nayab (2013), Nanhi (2013), Laado Mein Pali (2014), Laaj (2016), Koi Chand Rakh (2018) and Beti (2018). In 2018, her portrayals of Fehmida, the loving mother of a mentally challenged person in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Bakhtawar, the rigid matriarch of a family in Khudparast were acclaimed critically.
In 2019, she played Dildar Begum in historical drama Deewar-e-Shab. The same year, she appeared in a talk show Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada.
Abbas' performance along with Uzma Beg, as feuding, social media-obsessed grandmothers in the 2021 comedy series Chupk Chupke were hailed as "simply brilliant" by DAWN Images.

## Other work

Abbas ventured into the fashion industry in July 2020 by launching her clothing line, Asma Abbas Designs, a brand specializing in traditional day-to-day wear. The collection is a tribute to the female actors of Pakistan, naming items on actresses like Roohi Bano, Zeba Bakhtiar and Samina Peerzada to a few.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2018 | Maan Jao Na | Neelo | Also playback singer for song "Ishq Bekaar" |
| 2018 | Teefa In Trouble | Khalida Butt, Butt Sahab's wife | |
| 2019 | Superstar | Choti Ammi | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Naila | Ramadan special series |
| 2009 | Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | | |
| 2010 | Dastaan | Sultana, Rabia's Mother | |
| 2010 | Chunri | Shakila | |
| 2011 | Mujhay Sandal Kardo | | |
| 2011 | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | | |
| 2012 | Behkawa | | |
| 2012 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | | |
| 2013 | Love, Life Aur Lahore | | |
| 2013 | Nanhi | Shammo Tai | |
| 2013–2014 | Mann Ke Moti | Nasreen, Rahil's Mother | |
| 2014 | Dhol Bajnay Laga | Laila Begum | |
| 2014 | Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah | Durdana | |
| 2014 | Ladoon Mein Pali | Bilquees, Laraib's Aunt a.k.a. Badi Ammi | |
| 2014 | Choti | | |
| 2014 | Saari Bhool Hamari Thi | | |
| 2014 | Sultanat-e-Dil | | |
| 2015 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Sami's mother | |
| 2015 | Khoobsurat | Zarnish's mother | |
| 2015 | Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | | |
| 2015 | Abro | Sakina | Nominated—Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2015 | Ishq Ibadat | | |
| 2015 | Yeh Ishq | | |
| 2015 | Tumhari Natasha | Ahmer's mother | |
| 2016 | Laaj | Bari Sahiba | |
| 2016 | Natak | | |
| 2016 | Dil Lagi | Mishal & Anmol's mother | |
| 2016 | Maamta | | |
| 2017–2018 | Daldal | Sakina | |
| 2017 | Karam Jali | | |
| 2017 | Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di | | |
| 2017 | Meraas | | |
| 2018 | Ghughi | Parwati | |
| 2018–2019 | Beti | Shahana Dadi; Hashim's mother | |
| 2018–2019 | Koi Chand Rakh | Zain's mother | |
| 2018–2019 | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Hamida, Bhola's mother | |
| 2018–2019 | Khudparast | Bakhtawar, Hannan's mother | |
| 2019 | Rani Nokrani | | |
| 2019 | GT Road | | |
| 2019–2020 | Deewar-e-Shab | Dildar Begum | |
| 2020 | Jhooti | Nirma's mother | |
| 2020 | Makafaat | | Episode 19 |
| 2020 | Bhabi Nazar Laga Dengi | Arfa Bhabi | Telefilm |
| 2020 | Dikhawa | | Episode 23 |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Nadira | |
| 2021 | Chupke Chupke | Naik Parwar aka Bebe | |
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Suriyaa Bibi | Season 3 |
| 2021 | Laapata | Samina, Geeti's Mother, | |
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Nimoo | |
| 2022 | Fraud | Kulsoom | |
| 2022 | Qalandar | Safia | |
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Zareena | |
| 2023-2024 | Sukoon | Sultana | |
| 2024 | Khumar | Durdana, Nasir's mother | |
| 2024 | Radd | Samina | |
| 2024-present | Baby Baji Ki Bahuein | Rizwana | |

### Music video

| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2000 | "Haye Meri Angothian" | Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas |
| 2019 | "Hamsaye maa jaye" | Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas |
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various |