Asma Abbas
Asma Abbas (Urdu: اسما عباس) is a Pakistani actress, producer, singer and host known for her supporting roles in Urdu films and television. She played a role of Fehmida in 2018 acclaim serial Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. She hosted celebrity talkshow Awaz Day Kahan Hai on ATV.
Asma Abbas | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1978–present |
Notable work | fifty fifty |
Spouse | Abbas Gill |
Children | 2 including Zara |
Parent(s) | Ahmad Bashir Mehmooda Bashir |
Relatives | Bushra Ansari (sister) Sumbul Shahid (sister) Asad Siddiqui (son-in-law) |
Life and career
Abbas is the daughter of writer and journalist Ahmad Bashir and sister of actors Bushra Ansari and Sumbul Shahid[1] Actress Zara Noor Abbas is her daughter[2][3][4] In 2018 she recovered from cancer.[1] Some of her notable performance include Dastaan (2010), Gohar-e-Nayab (2013), Nanhi (2013), Laado Mein Pali (2014), Laaj (2016), Koi Chand Rakh (2018), Ranjha Ranjha Kardi (2018), Beti (2018) and Khud Parast (2018).[2][5][6][7] She played Dildar Begum in historical drama Deewar-e-Shab.[3] In 2019, she has appeared in a talk show Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada.[8]
Other work
In July 2020, Asma Abbas launched her clothing line, the traditional day-to-day wear brand Asma Abbas Designs. This collection is dedicated to all women and stand as a tribute to our rangeen, chanchal and evergreen Pakistani heroines.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Maan Jao Na | Neelo | Also playback singer for song "Ishq Bekaar" |
2018 | Teefa In Trouble | Khalida Butt, Butt Sahab's wife | |
2019 | Superstar | Choti Ammi | [9] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Naila | Ramadan special series |
Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | Aplus | ||
2010 | Dastaan | Sultana, Rabia's Mother | |
Chunri | Shakila | ||
2011 | Mujhay Sandal Kardo | ||
Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | |||
2012 | Behkawa | ||
Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | |||
2013 | Love, Life Aur Lahore | ||
Nanhi | Shammo Tai | [10] | |
2013–2014 | Mann Ke Moti | Nasreen, Rahil's Mother | [1] |
2014 | Dhol Bajnay Laga | Laila Begum | |
Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah | Durdana | ||
Ladoon Mein Pali | Bilquees, Laraib's Aunt a.k.a. Badi Ammi | [1] | |
Choti | |||
Saari Bhool Hamari Thi | |||
Sultanat-e-Dil | [1] | ||
2015 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Sami's mother | |
Khoobsurat | Zarnish's mother | ||
Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | |||
Abro | Sakina | Nominated—Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
Ishq Ibadat | |||
Yeh Ishq | |||
Tumhari Natasha | Ahmer's mother | ||
2016 | Laaj | Bari Sahiba | [1] |
Natak | |||
Dil Lagi | Mishal & Anmol's mother | [11] | |
Maamta | [1] | ||
2017–2018 | Daldal | Sakina | [12] |
2017 | Karam Jali | ||
Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di | |||
Meraas | |||
2018 | Ghughi | Parwati | [13] |
2018–2019 | Beti | Shahana Dadi; Hashim's mother | [14] |
Koi Chand Rakh | Zain's mother | [15] | |
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Hamida, Bhola's mother | [16] | |
Khudparast | Bakhtawar, Hannan's mother | [17] | |
2019 | Rani Nokrani | ||
GT Road | |||
2019–2020 | Deewar-e-Shab | Dildar Begum | [3] |
2020 | Jhooti | Nirma's mother | |
Makafaat | Episode 19 | ||
Bhabi Nazar Laga Dengi[18] | Arfa Bhabi | Telefilm | |
Dikhawa | Episode 23 | ||
Zebaish | Nadira | ||
2021 | Chupke Chupke | Naik Parwar aka Bebe | HUM TV |
Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Farhad's mother | Season 3 | |
Laapata | Samina, Geeti's Mother, | ||
2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Nimoo | [19] |
Fraud | Shaan's stepmother | ||
Qalandar | Safia | [20] |
References
- "Asma Abbas diagnosed with cancer, well-wishers send her prayers". Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- Athar, Arslan (2019-02-08). "Asma Abbas Opened Up About Her Regret Over Not Standing Up For Her Daughter, Zara Noor Abbas". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2019-01-15). "Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbasi and Zara Noor Abbas are starring together in Hum TV's next period play". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- says, Abdul salam (2018-04-21). "Pakistani mother-daughter celebrities who are too good to be ignored". Business Recorder. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- "Asma Abbas moves on to big screen". The Nation. 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-11-28). "Saheefa Jabbar talks about why new drama 'Beti' is close to her heart". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- Instep (2019-03-10). "Inspirational female characters on television". TNS - The News on Sunday. Archived from the original on 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- Speak Your Heart Official (2019-02-07), Asma Abbas On Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada, retrieved 2019-02-17
- "Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf's on-screen chemistry in 'Superstar's latest track is leaving fans awestruck". The News International. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- "Asma Abbass already on her way to recovery | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- Haider, Sadaf (2016-09-12). "Dil Lagi's final episode gave us the authentic love story other dramas didn't". Images. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2017-06-01). "Zahid Ahmed and Armeena Khan's next TV drama is about illegal immigration". Images. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- "Drama serial 'Ghughi' of Adnan Siddiqui's Cereal Productions to release in January". Daily Times. 2017-12-31. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-11-28). "Saheefa Jabbar talks about why new drama 'Beti' is close to her heart". Images. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- "Imran Abbas and Ayeza Irfan back together on TV". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- NewsBytes. "Ranjha Ranjha Kardi continues to impress on many levels". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- Desk, Instep. "Women portraying negative characters on TV". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- "Bhabhi Nazar Laga Dengi: Eid Telefilm Cast and Story Starring Hina Dilpazeer, Behroz Sabswari, Asma Abbas". Pakistani Journal. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- Images Staff (31 March 2022). "Three rom-com TV dramas looking to reign supreme in April". Images by Dawn. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- Sumiya (2022-10-17). "Qalandar Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - Geo TV". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ib741 (2010-07-02), BUSHRA ANSARI (HAYE MERI ANGOOTHYAN NA JANE KO GAYI KAHAN) PARODY.MP4, retrieved 2019-04-06
- "Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas promotes peace". Business Recorder. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- Saad Altaf (2019-04-04), AAO PYAR BANTAIN | Bushra Ansari Song | Asma Abbas | Indo-Pak Relations 2019, retrieved 2019-04-06
- Tribune.com.pk (2020-05-21). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- Ye Watan Tumhara Hai | Shany ft Pakistani Actors and Actresses #TumSeHaiYehWatan, retrieved 2020-05-23
External links
- Asma Abbas at IMDb