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Bushra Ansari () 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.
Ansari's first dramatic acting role was in 1997 in PTV's ''Rishtay Aur Raastay''. She first rose to prominence in 1984 with her portrayal of Jehan Ara Begum, a bossy and sharp-tongued housewife in PTV's classic '' Aangan Terha''. She also appeared on PTV's most-watched shows, including ''Show Time'', ''Show Sha'', ''Rang Tarang'', ''Emergency Ward'', and the sketch comedy TV series ''Fifty Fifty''.
Bushra Ansari Breaks Silence on her Divorce From Iqbal Ansari
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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 1997 in PTV's ''Rishtay Aur Raastay''. She first rose to prominence in 1984 with her portrayal of Jehan Ara Begum, a bossy and sharp-tongued housewife in PTV's classic '' Aangan Terha''. She also appeared on PTV's most-watched shows, including ''Show Time'', ''Show Sha'', ''Rang Tarang'', ''Emergency Ward'', and the sketch comedy TV series ''Fifty Fifty''.
Filmography
Film
Selected television
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 awardedPride of Performance
The Pride of Performance (), officially known as the Presidential Pride of Performance, is an award bestowed by the Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan to recognize people with "notable achievements in the field of art, science, literature, sp ...
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
Notes
References
External links
* *Bushra Ansari Breaks Silence on her Divorce From Iqbal Ansari
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