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Bushra Ansari
Pakistani actress (born 1956) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bushra Ansari[a] (Punjabi pronunciation: [bʊʃɾaː ənsaːɾiː]) is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and playwright in Punjabi and Urdu cinema, who started her career as a child performer in the 1960s.[2] Ansari won numerous awards during her career, including the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989 for her contributions to Pakistani television.[3][4][5]
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Personal life
Bushra was first married to Iqbal Ansari, but later they divorced.[6] The couple has 2 daughters, Meera Ansari and Nariman Ansari.[7] Meera Ansari was born in Karachi and now resides in the United States.[8] She is also step-mother to her second husband's two sons.[9]
Career
Ansari's first dramatic acting role was in 1997 in PTV's Rishtay Aur Raastay.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12][13]
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Filmography
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Film
Selected television
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Awards and honors
- Nigar Awards Best Actress Award for Aangan Terha in 1984.[34]
- 6th PTV Awards Best Actress Award for Raat Gaye in 1986[35]
- 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[36]
- 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
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References
External links
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