# Bushra Ansari

Bushra Ansari (Punjabi pronunciation:) is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and playwright in Punjabi and Urdu cinema, who started her career as a child performer in the 1960s. Ansari won numerous awards during her career, including the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989 for her contributions to Pakistani television.

## Personal life

Bushra was first married to Iqbal Ansari, but later they divorced. The couple has 2 daughters, Meera Ansari and Nariman Ansari. Meera Ansari was born in Karachi and now resides in the United States. She is also step-mother to her second husband's two sons.

## 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 | |
| 2023 | Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God | Lizzy Appa | Voice |

### Selected television

| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
| 1978–1984 | Fifty Fifty | | |
| 1983 | Saturday Night Live | Safia | PTV Classic series |
| 1984 | Aangan Terha | Jehan Ara Begum | |
| 1985 | Karawaan | Sajida | PTV |
| 1986 | Raat Gaye | | PTV |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Jameela | PTV |
| 1992 | Zara si Aurat | Qudsia | PTV Telefilm |
| 1999 | Neeli Dhoop | Nasira | Writer |
| 2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Khanam Jaan | |
| 2004 | Meharun Nisa | Zainab | |
| 2006 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Shaista | Also a writer |
| 2006–2007 | Makan | Tayee G | Also a writer |
| 2006 | Bushra Bushra | Host | |
| 2007 | Aurat Aur Char Devari | Seema | Episode "Mein Akeli Hun" |
| | Amawas | | Writer |
| 2009–2012 | 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 |
| 2010–11 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | – | Writer |
| 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 | | |
| 2015–2016 | 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 | |
| 2023 | Tere Bin | Begum Salma Shahnawaz Khan | |
| 2024 | Very Filmy | | Ramadan Special series for Hum TV |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Shagufta Iftekhar Ahmed | |

## Awards and honors

* Nigar Awards Best Actress Award for Aangan Terha in 1984.
* 6th PTV Awards Best Actress Award for Raat Gaye in 1986
* In 1989, she was awarded Pride of Performance for her contribution to Arts by the President of Pakistan.
* 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 Jaan Ada | Nominated |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Won |
| 7th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Vanee | Won |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Won |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Writer | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nominated |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Seeta Bagri | Nominated |