Bushra Ansari biography
Bushra Ansari is a Pakistani actress, born on 20 July 1956 in Karachi.
Bushra Ansari's screen career began in 1978 with Fifty Fifty.
Bushra Ansari has appeared in 5 films and 50 television or streaming titles in Pakistani film and TV.
The most recent films are Welcome To Punjab (2025), Deemak (2025), Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God (2023).
Honours include Pride of Performance.
- Also known as
- Bushra Iqbal
- Born
- 20 July 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Karachi
- Work
- Singer, Actor, Television producer
- Film industries
- Pakistani film and TV
- Years active
- 1965 to present
- Awards
- Pride of Performance
Bushra Ansari filmography
5 films and 50 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Welcome To Punjab | |||
| 2025 | Deemak | |||
| 2023 | Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God | Lizzy Appa | Voice | |
| 2016 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nadir's Mother | ||
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Zoya's Mother |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dekh Zara Pyar Se | Hum TV | Ramadan Series | |
| 2025 | Mohabbat Youn Bhi Honi Thi | Hum TV | Telefilm | |
| 2024 | Very Filmy | Hum TV | Ramadan Series | |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Shagufta Iftekhar Ahmed | ARY Digital | |
| 2023 | Tere Bin | Begum Salma Shahnawaz Khan | ||
| 2021 | Pardes | Mumtaz | ||
| 2021 | Mrs. Chaudhry Ka Tarka | Saima Chaudhry | Ramadan special cooking show | |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Shahana | Writer also | |
| 2019 | Deewar-e-Shab | Sitara Jahan | ||
| 2018 | Naulakha | Noor Jehan | ||
| 2018 | Bay Dardi | Shafay's Mother | ||
| 2017 | Shaadi Mubarak Ho | Shahnaz | ||
| 2016 | Udaari | Sheedan | Hum Award for Most Impactful Character | |
| 2016 | Seeta Bagri | Nandani Das | ||
| 2016 | Pakeeza | Writer | ||
| 2016 | Jhoot | Saleha | ||
| 2016 | Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle | Dirtee | Voice | |
| 2015 | Utho Geo Pakistan | Host | ||
| 2015 | Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's Mother | ||
| 2015 | Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein | Riffat Aapa | ||
| 2015 | Khuda Dekh Raha Hai | |||
| 2014 | Jab We Wed | Faris's Mother | ||
| 2013 | Pakistan Idol (season 1) | Judge | ||
| 2013 | Kabhi Kabhi | Aarez's mother | ||
| 2013 | Bushra Bara Boor | Bushra |
Show all 50 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley | Zakia | Also a writer | |
| 2012 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Recurring | ||
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Bilqees Kaur | ||
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | ||
| 2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | ||
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Sabah | ||
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | Won Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress | |
| 2010 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | Writer | ||
| 2009 | Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat | Saima | ||
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Saima Chaudry | ||
| 2008 | Amawas | Writer | ||
| 2007 | Aurat Aur Char Devari | Seema | Episode "Mein Akeli Hun" | |
| 2006 | Makan | Tayee G | Also a writer | |
| 2006 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Shaista | Also a writer | |
| 2006 | Bushra Bushra | Host | ||
| 2004 | Meharun Nisa | Zainab | ||
| 2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Khanam Jaan | ||
| 1999 | Neeli Dhoop | Nasira | Writer | |
| 1992 | Zara si Aurat | Qudsia | PTV | Telefilm |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Jameela | PTV | |
| 1986 | Raat Gaye | PTV | ||
| 1985 | Karawaan | Sajida | PTV | |
| 1984 | Aangan Terha | Jehan Ara Begum | ||
| 1983 | Saturday Night Live | Safia | Classic series | |
| 1978 | Fifty Fifty | PTV |