# Afshan Qureshi

Afshan Qureshi is a Pakistani actress. She is known for roles in dramas Baba Jani, Barfi Laddu, Malika-e-Aliya and Log Kya Kahenge.

## Early life

Afshan was born on 19 November in 1959 in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Karachi.

## Career

She made her debut as a child actress in 1969 and appeared in movies of Punjabi, Urdu and Pashto. She was noted for her roles in dramas Mere Hamrahi, Rang Laaga, Kalmoohi and Dil, Diya, Dehleez. She also appeared in dramas Mar Jain Bhi To Kya, Baba Jani, Barfi Laddu, Malika-e-Aliya, Umeed, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Umm-e-Kulsoom, and Akhri Barish. Since then she appeared in dramas Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, Log Kya Kahenge, Qayamat and Berukhi.

## Personal life

Afshan was married to actor Abid Qureshi, who died. Afshan's son Faysal Qureshi is a host, producer, director and actor.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1984 | Andhera Ujala | Jaffar Begum | PTV |
| 1988 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Khala | PTV |
| 1995 | Banjh | Zohra's mother | PTV |
| 1996 | Teesra Aadmi | Maria | PTV |
| 1997 | Family Front | Begum Amir | PTV |
| 1998 | Paranda | Begum Almas | PTV |
| 1998 | Haqeeqat | Sharjeel's mother | PTV |
| 1999 | Naya Aadmi | Razia Begum | PTV |
| 2002 | Hawa Pe Raqs | Begum Sahiba | PTV |
| 2004 | Naseeb | Zartaj | PTV |
| 2006 | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Saba | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Nemo's mother | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Aadil's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Eid Manayain Bhai Abba Kay Sath | Aapa Bi | PTV |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Maryam daughter's mother-in-law | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Rukshana | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Samina | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Band Baje Ga | Aimal's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Mar Jain Bhi To Kya | Phuppu Nadir's mother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Mere Hamrahi | Samina's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kalmoohi | Nushaba | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Malika-e-Aliya | Kishwar | Geo Entertainment |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | Shabana | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Malika-e-Aliya Season 2 | Kishwar | Geo Entertainment |
| 2015 | Ishq-e-Benaam | Sarjjo | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Bheegi Palkein | Ammi | A-Plus TV |
| 2016 | Haya Ke Daaman Main | Anwari | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Rishtay Kachay Dhagoon Se | Nomi's mother | A-Plus |
| 2017 | Is Chand Pay Dagh Nahin | Mahrukh's mother | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Ghamand | Razia | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Baba Jani | Fareeda | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Sultana | A-Plus |
| 2019 | Barfi Laddu | Khala Qudsia | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Shehr-e-Malal | Tabinda's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2020 | Umeed | Naila's mother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020 | Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Nafisa Sherwani | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Log Kya Kahenge | Haroon's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Pari's mother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Oye Motti | Ali's grandmother | Express Entertainment |
| 2021 | Berukhi | Atiya | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem | Khawar's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Teri Rah Mein | Faria's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 | Saira's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Dil Bhatkay | Taniya's mother | TV One |
| 2023 | Aitraaf | Hamza's mother | Aan TV |
| 2023 | Ahsaas | Aasia's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 3 | Momina's grandmother | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Baby Baji | Azra's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Kahain Kis Se | Rafay's mother | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Dard Dilon Kai | Munazza | PTV |
| 2024 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 4 | Nadir's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain | Azra's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Sotan | Aiza's mother | Mun TV |
| 2024 | Mohabbat Aur Mehangai | Tarannum | Green Entertainment |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2022 | Kanpain Tang Rahi Hain | Mrs. Abubakar |

### Film

| Year | Film | Language |
| 1969 | Visakhi | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Janwar | Urdu |
| 1978 | Khamosh | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Mehman | Urdu |
| 1978 | Anmol Mohabbat | Urdu |
| 1978 | Qayamat | Urdu |
| 1979 | Dolai | Phasto |
| 1979 | Dadagir | Punjabi |
| 1980 | Samjhota | Urdu |
| 1983 | Kabhi Alwida Na Kehna | Urdu |
| 1984 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Urdu |
| 1985 | Benazir Qurbani | Urdu |
| 1985 | Rishta Kaghaz Da | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Mashriq Maghrib | Urdu |
| 1985 | Miss Singapore | Urdu |
| 1985 | Wadera | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Direct Hawaldar | Urdu |
| 1987 | Greban | Urdu |
| 1987 | Meri Awaz | Urdu |
| 1987 | Silsila | Punjabi |
| 1988 | Sherni | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1988 | Taqatwar | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Ishq Rog | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Khandani Badmash | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Barood Ka Tohfa | Urdu / Pashto |
| 1991 | Ishq | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Ziddi Mera Naa | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Ishq Deewana | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Qatil Qaidi | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Naela | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1992 | Daku Raaj | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Ishq Rehna Sada | Urdu |
| 1992 | Dosti | Urdu / Punjabi |
| 1992 | Koday Shah | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Ishq Zindabad | Urdu / Punjabi |
| 1992 | Silsila Pyar Da | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1992 | Sher Ali | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Naseeb | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1994 | Ghunda Raj | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Aakhri Mujra | Urdu |
| 1995 | Dharkan | Urdu |
| 1995 | Madam Rani | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Munda Shararti | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Iqtadar | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Saza | Urdu |
| 1997 | Mard Jeenay Nahin Detay | Urdu |
| 1997 | Mohabbat Hay Kya Cheez | Urdu |
| 1999 | Shabna Bangri Bat Sheh | Pashto |
| 1999 | Koela | Urdu |
| 1999 | Daku Rani | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Reshma | Punjabi |
| 2001 | Gujjar 302 | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Ghazi Ilmuddin Shaheed | Punjabi |
| 2003 | Lahori Thug | Punjabi |
| 2004 | Mahnoor | Urdu |

## Awards and recognition

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Presented by | Ref. |
| 2023 | 8th Icon of the Nation Awards | Best Icon Actress | Won | Icon Nation Awards Committee | |