Bushra Ansari is a senior and veteran Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and playwright. She was born on 15 May 1956 in Karachi, Pakistan, and was a child artist in the 1960s, at the age of nine years, who acted in several films and telefilms such as Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon (2013), Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015), Ho Mann Jahaan(2016), Ghoonghat(2013), Hoo Bahoo (2014), Mohay Bhool Gaye Sawariya (2015), Khala Garam Masala (2017), Mai Cheemi ka Faisla(2018), Chauraha (2022), and Pakistani Actress Bushra Ansari will also be starring in the upcoming drama Tere Bin (2023).
The very talented actress Bushra Ansari started her career journey to portray as a lead actress in a PTV corporation comedy series “Fifty-Fifty” alongside Javed Sheikh in 1978. The series is loosely based on an American comedy show “Saturday Night Live”, later on, which was broadcast by the same name in 1983. She had become rose to prominence after this act. During the same time, she also played in another satirical Pakistani drama serial on PTV “Aangan Terha“. Where she featured in the role of Jehan Ara Begum, starred with Salim Nasir and Shakeel which indirectly criticized Martial Law, the military regime, and the electoral system in Pakistan. His most popular drama included “Umrao Jaan Ada” with Osman Khalid Butt and Maya Ali. The drama tells the story of a poet and a courtesan of Lucknow from the 19th century.
In the drama serial “Makan” on Geo TV, Bushra made her acting and writing debut simultaneously. The drama’s main cast included Khayyam Sarhadi, Shabbir Jan, Maira Khan, Ayesha Sana, Fahad Mustafa, and Saleem Shaikh where Bushra character is a rich and dominant person of a rich family, Bhabi G or Tayee G. Busha has also appeared as a lead comical women in the very famous series on Geo TV “Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat” alongside Javed Sheikh the drama is loosely based on the cultural marriage ceremonies in the Punjabi families.
She also made her acting debut in the Lollywood film “Abhi Tou Main Jawan Hoon ”. The film tells the love story of a guy who falls in love with a man-hater girl. She played the role of Zoya’s mother in a much-hit Lollywood movie “Jawani Phir Nahi Ani” starring Humayun Saeed, Hamza Ali Abbasi, and Vasay Chaudhary. The film revolves around a divorce lawyer who is single yet and two of his friends. He also portrayed his film debut in a romantic film “Ho Mann Jahaan” in 2016 along with Adeel Hussain, Mahira Khan, and Sheheryar Munawar. Busha played the role of Nadia’s mother. The film was directed by Asim Raza and produced by Shehryar Munawar. The film tells the story of an aged urban couple who settled in Karachi and was considered a box office super hit film and collected 22.50 crores all around the world.
Bushra is also naturally gifted with the ability to sing. She toughs her singing from a great music teacher, Amir Haidery. She has sung in many TV shows and singing competitions. Bushra has hosted the interviews of a well-known Pakistani Politician Altaf Hussain in a television show Brunch with Bushra which was aired on Geo TV. The show is based on the depth of personal conversations with famous personalities from sports, showbiz, and politics.
Bushra Ansari is a veteran personality in the history of Pakistan showbiz. The beautiful lady has naturally gained talent in almost all the fields of showbiz. She is also a hardworking artist and a superstar. Apart from her huge fans all around the world, she is the recipient of numerous awards during her career journey, including Nigar Award, Lux Style Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Graduate Award. Her one of her remarkable awards is the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1989 for her contributions to the arts of Pakistan.
Bushra Ansari lives in Karachi, Pakistan with her family. Bushra’s father was a famous Professional writer, Ahmed Bashi. She was the youngest daughter of her parents. Her elder sisters were also an artist, Neelum Ahmed Ansari, a poet, and Sumbal Shahid, a well-known actress. She got married to a producer, Iqbal Ansari on 10th June 1978. The couple has two daughters, Nariman Ansari, and Meera Ansari. Her daughter is an actress and model in Pakistan.
Bushra got her primary education from the Lady Griffin School, Lahore. She got her higher school certificate from the Lahore College for Women University. After her intermediate, she attended Waqarunnisa College, Rawalpindi the pursuit of her bachelor in Fine Arts in 1977.
Bushra is estimated to have a net worth of $1-5 million dollars, which includes all her assets, as of 2022. She is Slim in the figure. Bushra Bra size 36 Inches, Waist size 28 Inches, and Hip size 35 Inches. Her Shoe size is 8.5 (US) and her Dress size is 8 (US). Her Hair color is Black and her Eye Color is Dark Brown.