Personal Info
Birth date
1956-05-15 (69 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Also known as
بشریٰ انصاری
Bushra Ansari
Biography
Bushra Ansari (Urdu: بشریٰ انصاری) is a Pakistani television presenter, comedian, singer, actor and playwright who started her career as a child performer in the 1960s. Ansari won numerous awards during her career, gold medal in Msc Economics,including Pakistan's highest civilian award, Pride of Performance, in 1989. 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
Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat
6
Overview:
Rabia'a sister Arfa arrives to find a suitable boy for her daughter Annie. Alas Annie is more interested in her new job on a film set. That is until she meets Mekaal. Written by Vasay Chaudary and directed by Marina Khan & Nadeem Baig, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat is the last part of the popular 'Baraat series' starring Naveen Waqar, Shehzad Sheikh, Vasay Chaudary, Ahsan Khan & Alishba Yousuf.Udaari
10
Overview:
The drama revolves around two sisters, Sheedan and Sajida. Sheedan is married to Majid. While, Sajida is a widowed wife of Parvez, friend of Imtiaz. Sheedan, a eldest sister, has a daughter, Meeran and a son. Sajida has a daughter, Zebo. Imtiaz proposes Sajida but she ignores. She asks from Sheedan and many others but all say positive. She marries him.Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
9
Overview:
Opposites attract with the love story between a bibliophile, topper and a sorted girl with a practical approach and a laid-back guy.Deewar-e-Shab
10
Overview:
Based on the novel of the same name by Aliya Bukhari, Deewar-e-Shab tells the story of three generations of courtesans' day-to-day struggles in the previously lively Sitara Mahal.Tere Bin
6.5
Overview:
Life takes an unexpected turn for Meerab and Murtasim, as they are bound to face each other. As they fight the battles of ego, hate and self respect with each other, will they understand their true feelings for each other?Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat
9
Overview:
It is loosely based on the marriage ceremonies took place in a family of Punjabi's in Punjab.Pakistan Idol
8.5
Overview:
After mesmerizing an incredible 460 million viewers in over 150 countries worldwide for more than a decade, television’s biggest ‘Star’ maker reality show now comes to Pakistan!Bay Dardi
10
Overview:
The story of Shafay, a HIV-positive man who doesn't know how he contracted the virus.Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
7.3
Overview:
The story revolves around two friends, Ahmed Ali and Abdul Rehman. Ahmed Ali is a poor shopkeeper whose life is focused on the well-being and happiness of his family and the people around him. Abdul Rehman is an affluent owner of a prosperous engineering firm. As wealthy as he is, Abdul Rehman is kindhearted and unconcerned with status. Abdul Rehman and his wife, Zakia, are devoted to caring for their deaf and mute son, Arooj. Arfa, Ahmed Ali's youngest daughter, is in love with and engaged to her maternal cousin, Junaid - which leaves Aminah Ahmed Ali's eldest daughter, open for marriage.Kabhi Kabhi
10
Overview:
Ishal and Ariz get married despite everyone's disapproval, they have many troubles in their life because of Ariz's wicked minded mother and sister. Plus, Ishal's father keeps creating trouble in their life because he wants to get his daughter out of the middle class house. The story is based on the struggles of their love life because of their difference in status in society.Aangan Terha
10
Overview:
The drama is based on many stories on multiple issues of the society and indirect criticism of the Martial Law and the military regime in Pakistan and the electoral system. Many major Pakistani stars and artists played guest roles including the great comedians like Late Lehri, Late comedian Moin Akhtar and Late Mahmood Ali. The twist occurs when the writer Anwar Maqsood appears near the end of the serial to inform the characters that the serial is about to end.Jab We Wed
10
Overview:
Faris’s mother tells him about her dying wish that he has to marry one of his aunt's daughters. Faris with his best friend and confidante Nisa go on this journey to find the right girl for him.Mera Naseeb
NYR
Overview:
Two sisters, born at the same time to different mothers and brought up in the same environment, struggle to break free and realize their dreams.Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat
NYR
Overview:
Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat is a Pakistani comedy-drama and the sequel of hit drama Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat. It is based on Evernew's popular storyline of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The show includes most of the characters from Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, and focuses on the story of Azar's cousin Dolly and Sila's friend Nabeel. Unlike the first serial in the series, which was written by Mohammad Ahmed, Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat was written by Bushra Ansari and Vasay Chaudry. Also, the character of Sila, previously played by Sarwat Gilani, was played by Ayesha Omar. The serial premiered on GEO TV in August 2010 & consisted on 17 episodes ending in November 2010.Pardes
NYR
Overview:
Pardes‘ is the story of Ahsan and Zubeda’s sufferings. Zubeda has to go through intense trauma when her husband Ahsan goes abroad for a job. She battles with the agonies inflicted by the ones closest to her and has to take care of her children as well.Jhoot
10
Overview:
The story is of Saleha, and how a lie changes her entire identity, affects her life choices and her decisions for her family.Bilqees Kaur
10
Overview:
Bilqees Kaur is the story of Balwant Kaur and Iqbal Bhatti, a Pakistani-origin couple with a conservative lifestyle that has been living in New York for 30 years. To maintain their traditional ways, the couple gets their son and daughter married into Pakistani families.Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat
NYR
Overview:
Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat is a Pakistani comedy-drama, and the first show in the Evernew's comedy line up of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat airing on GEO TV. The drama is followed by Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat and Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat. The show stars some of the biggest names of Pakistan Media such as Javed Sheikh, Saba Hameed, Bushra Ansari, Shehryar Zaidi, and Samina Ahmad. The lead cast consisted of Hasan Niazi and Sarwat Gilani. The show began airing in Nov 2009.Very Filmy
NYR
Overview:
Compelled to tie the knot despite the drive for different destinations, Daniya and Rohaan, are weaved in the drape of love by fate. Rohaan, arriving from abroad, is hesitant to marry a desi girl he's never met.Zebaish
9
Overview:
Penned down by the legendary Bushra Ansari, Zebaish depicts a clash of fame, fortune and the dark side. Starring Zara Noor Abbas, Asad Siddiqui, and Bushra Ansari with her sister, Asma Abbas as the leads, Zebaish has multiple twist and turns of the two conflicting worlds.Lux Style Awards
10
Overview:
The Lux Style Awards is the largest award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry in Pakistan.Jawani Phir Nahi Ani
6.9
Overview:
The movie revolves around three childhood friends, who are married and settled in their lives but are afraid of their wives.Aangan Tehra
NYR
Overview:
The drama is based on many stories on multiple issues of the society and indirect criticism of the Martial Law and the military regime in Pakistan and the electoral system. Many major Pakistani stars and artists played guest roles including the great comedians like Lehri, Moin Akhtar and Mahmood Ali. The twist occurs when the writer Anwar Maqsood appears near the end of the serial to inform the characters that the serial is about to end.Teri Meri Kahani
NYR
Overview:
Living in the same neighbourhood, Armaan and Zara share a love-hate relationship and never fail to miss the chance of letting each other down. Armaan who is a young, carefree and handsome boy, finds his passion in sports and luxury cars. However, being the only child of his parentsHo Mann Jahaan
6.1
Overview:
Three college friends are passionate for music and face difficulties for their common dream.Deemak
NYR
Overview:
A family faces disturbing paranormal events that strain the bond between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, forcing them to confront whether the real horror is supernatural-or within their own home. Inspired by true events.Born Forbidden
10
Overview:
Story of a girl who was thrown on garbage after being born as a result of prostitution, picked up by the servant of a rich man and was adopted by his maid Zainab. BBC later on made a documentary about the child and a lady from England went and adopted that baby. When she grew up and watched the documentary somewhere, she came to know who she was and what happened with her. She went to meet that lady, Zainab, who adopted her first, and was still living in the same area. When she arrived to pass time with that family, people started pointing fingers on her, remembering her childhood. Zainab, once again could not accept the disrespect for her daughter (Meharun Nisa) and Mehar had to leave again to go back to Alina 's House, where she had been a respectable citizen always.Acting
TBAAangan Tehra (1 Episode) as Unknown
TBAKalã as Sima
2025Deemak as Unknown
2024Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (34 Episodes) as Shagufta
2024Very Filmy (31 Episodes) as Unknown
2022Tere Bin (58 Episodes) as Salma
2021Tere Mere Kahani as Unknown
2021Pardes (35 Episodes) as Ahsan and Asim’s mother
2021Teri Meri Kahani as Unknown
2020Zebaish (28 Episodes) as Unknown
2019Deewar-e-Shab (20 Episodes) as Sitara Jahan
2018Bay Dardi (28 Episodes) as Memona
2018The After Moon Show (1 Episode) as Herself
2016Jhoot (21 Episodes) as Saleha
2016Udaari (25 Episodes) as Rasheeda Bibi / Sheedan
2015Ho Mann Jahaan as Nadir's mother
2015Jawani Phir Nahi Ani as Jabbo
2014Tonite with HSY (1 Episode) as Herself
2014Jab We Wed (23 Episodes) as Faris's mother
2013TUC The Lighter Side of Life (1 Episode) as Herself
2013Pakistan Idol (42 Episodes) as Herself - Judge
2013Kabhi Kabhi (28 Episodes) as Aarez's mother
2012Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (19 Episodes) as Saima Chaudhary
2012Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley (19 Episodes) as Zakia
2012Bilqees Kaur (19 Episodes) as Bilqees Bhatti
2011Mera Naseeb (21 Episodes) as Nazia's Mother-in-Law
2010Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat (17 Episodes) as Saima Chaudhary
2009Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat (8 Episodes) as Saima Chaudhary
2009Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat (61 Episodes) as Saima Choudary
2005Born Forbidden as Zainab
2002Lux Style Awards (3 Episodes) as Self
1985Aangan Terha (12 Episodes) as Jahan Ara Begum
Writing
2020Zebaish (28 Episodes) ... Writer
2012Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley (19 Episodes) ... Writer
2009Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat (17 Episodes) ... Writer
Creator
2020Zebaish ... Creator