Bushra Ansari Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Daughters, Career, Awards, Comedy

Bushra Ansari is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, playwright, and television host celebrated for her iconic roles in Aangan Terha, Fifty Fifty, and Tere Bin.

With a career spanning over six decades, she has earned numerous accolades, including Pakistan’s prestigious Pride of Performance Award, and remains a beloved figure known for her versatility and comedic brilliance.

Profile

• Full Name: Bushra Bashir Ansari
• Stage Name: Bushra Ansari
• Born: May 15, 1956
• Age: 69 years old
• Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Singer, Playwright, Television Host, Producer, Model
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bashir
• Siblings: Asma Abbas, Sumbul Shahid, Humayun Sheikh, Neelam Bashir
• Spouse: Iqbal Ansari (m. 1978, div. 2020)
• Children: Meera Ansari, Nariman Ansari
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $5 million and $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Bushra Ansari, a legendary Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, playwright, and television host, was born on May 15, 1956, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Raised in a creative Muslim family by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bashir, Bushra grew up alongside her siblings: sisters Asma Abbas, Sumbul Shahid, and Neelam Bashir, and brother Humayun Sheikh.

She attended Lady Griffin School in Lahore for her primary education, completed her intermediate at Lahore College for Women University, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Viqarunnisa College, Rawalpindi, in 1977.

Her education in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi shaped her multifaceted talents, laying the groundwork for her illustrious career. Her ethnicity is Pakistani (Asian/Indian), and her religion is Islam.

Career

Bushra Ansari, a legendary Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, writer, and host, began her career at age nine in 1965, performing in children’s programs on television and radio, including the popular Kaliyan.

She rose to prominence with her comedic roles in the 1978 PTV sketch comedy Fifty Fifty alongside Javed Sheikh, and in 1984 as Jehan Ara Begum in PTV’s classic Aangan Terha, a role that cemented her as a comedy icon.

Her dramatic roles include her 1997 debut in PTV’s Rishtay Aur Raastay and appearances in Bilqees Kaur (2011), Mera Naseeb (2011), and Tere Bin (2018–2023). She has starred in films like Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018), Wrong No. 2 (2019), and Ho Mann Jahaan (2015), showcasing her versatility.

As a playwright, Bushra wrote scripts for dramas like Neeli Dhoop (2003) and Kuch Dil Ne Kaha, inheriting her father’s storytelling talent. She hosted shows like Bushra Bushra and Utho Geo Pakistan, and interviewed notable figures, including Altaf Hussain.

Her singing contributions include songs for Hum TV dramas, and she has judged Pakistan Idol.

As a model, she worked with brands like Halawa Wax and appeared in campaigns early in her career. Bushra’s stage work includes comedic performances with Anwar Maqsood and Moin Akhtar in Showtime and Shosha, where her character “Bijli” became iconic.

Her recent role in Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai (2024) reaffirms her enduring relevance. Her career, spanning television, film, theater, and writing, has made her a cultural treasure in Pakistan.

Awards and Nominations

• Nigar Award for Best Actress (1984) – Aangan Terha
• 6th PTV Awards Best Actress (1986) – Raat Gaye
• Presidential Pride of Performance Award (1989) – Contributions to Pakistani television
• Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress (Satellite) (2011) – Specific project details unavailable
• Sitara-e-Imtiaz (2021) – Contributions to arts
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Specific year and awarding body unavailable
• Graduate Award – Specific year and awarding body unavailable

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bushraansariofficial
• Facebook Handle: Bushra Ansari Official
• YouTube Channel: Bushra Ansari Official

Personal Life

Bushra Ansari, a legendary Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, playwright, and television host, was born in Karachi and currently resides there.

She married producer Iqbal Ansari on June 10, 1978, and they have two daughters, Meera Ansari, an actress and model, and Nariman Ansari.

The couple lived in Islamabad and New York briefly before returning to Karachi in 1982. In 2020, Bushra announced their divorce on a television show, surprising fans, and she has since remained single.

She is also a stepmother to her second husband’s two sons, though details about her second marriage are inconsistent and unconfirmed by reliable sources. Her niece, Zara Noor Abbas, is a prominent actress.

Bushra’s hobbies include embroidery, reading, and traveling, and she enjoys engaging with fans through social media.

Filmography

Films (Selected):

• Abhi Tou Main Jawan Hoon (2013) – Lead Role
• Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) – Zoya’s Mother
• Ho Mann Jahaan (2015) – Supporting Role
• Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018) – Supporting Role
• Wrong No. 2 (2019) – Supporting Role

Television Dramas/Series (Selected):

• Kaliyan (1965, Children’s Program) – Child Performer
• Fifty Fifty (1978, PTV) – Lead Role
• Aangan Terha (1984, PTV) – Jehan Ara Begum
• Showtime (PTV) – Comedic Role
• Emergency Ward (PTV) – Nurse
• Rishtay Aur Raastay (1997, PTV) – Lead Role
• Neeli Dhoop (2003) – Lead Role, Writer
• Makan (2006, Geo TV) – Bhabi G/Tayee G
• Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat Series (2009–2012, Geo TV) – Saima Chaudhary
• Bilqees Kaur (2011, Hum TV) – Lead Role
• Mera Naseeb (2011, Hum TV) – Lead Role
• Baydardi (2018, ARY Digital) – Supporting Role
• Tere Bin (2018–2023, Geo TV) – Supporting Role
• Chauraha (2022, Geo TV) – Supporting Role
• Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai (2024, Geo TV) – Supporting Role

Television Hosting:

• Bushra Bushra – Host
• Utho Geo Pakistan – Host
• Jeeto Pakistan – Guest Host

Writing:

• Neeli Dhoop (2003) – Scriptwriter
• Kuch Dil Ne Kaha – Scriptwriter
• Amawas – Scriptwriter

Net Worth

Bushra Ansari, a legendary Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, playwright, and television host, has an estimated net worth between $5 million and $10 million USD.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive career in acting, with iconic roles in Aangan Terha and Fifty Fifty, as well as her work in films like Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. Additional income comes from her singing, hosting shows like Bushra Bushra, writing scripts for dramas, and modeling for brands like Halawa Wax.