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Asma Abbas
Born (1958-08-15) 15 August 1958 (age 66)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
OccupationActress
Years active1978–present
Notable workfifty fifty
SpouseAbbas Gill
Children2 including Zara Noor Abbas & Ahmad Abbas Gill
Parent(s)Ahmad Bashir
Mehmooda Bashir
RelativesBushra Ansari (sister)
Sumbul Shahid (sister)
Asad Siddiqui (son-in-law)

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 the role of Fehmida in 2018 acclaim serial Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. She hosted celebrity talkshow Awaz Day Kahan Hai on ATV.

Early life

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Abbas is the daughter of writer and journalist Ahmad Bashir and the sister of actors Bushra Ansari and Sumbul Shahid.[1] She is also the mother of actress Zara Noor Abbas.[2][3][4] In 2018, she successfully recovered from cancer.[1]

Career

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Some of her notable performance include Dastaan (2010), Gohar-e-Nayab (2013), Nanhi (2013), Laado Mein Pali (2014), Laaj (2016), Koi Chand Rakh (2018) and Beti (2018).[2][5][6] In 2018, her portrayals of Fehmida, the loving mother of a mentally challenged person in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Bakhtawar, the rigid matriarch of a family in Khudparast were acclaimed critically.[7][8]

In 2019, she played Dildar Begum in historical drama Deewar-e-Shab.[3] The same year, she appeared in a talk show Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada.[9]

Abbas' performance along with Uzma Beg, as feuding, social media-obsessed grandmothers in the 2021 comedy series Chupk Chupke were hailed as "simply brilliant" by DAWN Images.[10]

Other work

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Abbas ventured into the fashion industry in July 2020 by launching her clothing line, Asma Abbas Designs, a brand specializing in traditional day-to-day wear. The collection is a tribute to the female actors of Pakistan, naming items on actresses like Roohi Bano, Zeba Bakhtiar and Samina Peerzada to a few.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
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 [12]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Tum Jo Miley Naila Ramadan special series
Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai
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 [13]
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 [14]
Maamta [1]
2017–2018 Daldal Sakina [15]
2017 Karam Jali
Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di
Meraas
2018 Ghughi Parwati [16]
2018–2019 Beti Shahana Dadi; Hashim's mother [17]
Koi Chand Rakh Zain's mother [18]
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi Hamida, Bhola's mother [19]
Khudparast Bakhtawar, Hannan's mother [20]
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[21] Arfa Bhabi Telefilm
Dikhawa Episode 23
Zebaish Nadira
2021 Chupke Chupke Naik Parwar aka Bebe
Khuda Aur Muhabbat Suriyaa Bibi Season 3
Laapata Samina, Geeti's Mother,
2022 Chaudhry and Sons Nimoo [22]
Fraud Kulsoom
Qalandar Safia [23]
2023 Kuch Ankahi Zareena
2023-2024 Sukoon Sultana
2024 Radd Samina
2024-present Baby Baji Ki Bahuein Rizwana

Music video

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Year Title Artist Notes
2000 "Haye Meri Angothian" Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas [24]
2019 "Hamsaye maa jaye" Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas [25][26]
2020 "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" Various [27][28]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Asma Abbas diagnosed with cancer, well-wishers send her prayers". 2 November 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b Athar, Arslan (8 February 2019). "Asma Abbas Opened Up About Her Regret Over Not Standing Up For Her Daughter, Zara Noor Abbas". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Haq, Irfan Ul (15 January 2019). "Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbasi and Zara Noor Abbas are starring together in Hum TV's next period play". DAWN. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  4. ^ says, Abdul salam (21 April 2018). "Pakistani mother-daughter celebrities who are too good to be ignored". Business Recorder. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Asma Abbas moves on to big screen". The Nation. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  6. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (28 November 2018). "Saheefa Jabbar talks about why new drama 'Beti' is close to her heart". DAWN. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  7. ^ Buraq Shabbir (10 March 2019). "Inspirational female characters on television". TNS - The News on Sunday. Archived from the original on 17 March 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Women portraying negative characters on TV". The News International. 13 March 2019.
  9. ^ Speak Your Heart Official (7 February 2019), Asma Abbas On Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada, retrieved 17 February 2019
  10. ^ Sadaf Haider (15 May 2021). "Review: Chupke Chupke blends romance and comedy to give us a welcome break from reality". DAWN Images.
  11. ^ "My daughters-in-law get all the freedom because my sons are enough punishment for them: Asma Abbas". The Express Tribune. 26 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf's on-screen chemistry in 'Superstar's latest track is leaving fans awestruck". The News International. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  13. ^ "Asma Abbass already on her way to recovery | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  14. ^ Haider, Sadaf (12 September 2016). "Dil Lagi's final episode gave us the authentic love story other dramas didn't". Images. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  15. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (1 June 2017). "Zahid Ahmed and Armeena Khan's next TV drama is about illegal immigration". Images. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  16. ^ "Drama serial 'Ghughi' of Adnan Siddiqui's Cereal Productions to release in January". Daily Times. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  17. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (28 November 2018). "Saheefa Jabbar talks about why new drama 'Beti' is close to her heart". Images. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Imran Abbas and Ayeza Irfan back together on TV". gulfnews.com. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  19. ^ NewsBytes. "Ranjha Ranjha Kardi continues to impress on many levels". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  20. ^ "Women portraying negative characters on TV". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  21. ^ "Bhabhi Nazar Laga Dengi: Eid Telefilm Cast and Story Starring Hina Dilpazeer, Behroz Sabswari, Asma Abbas". Pakistani Journal. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  22. ^ Images Staff (31 March 2022). "Three rom-com TV dramas looking to reign supreme in April". Images by Dawn. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  23. ^ Sumiya (17 October 2022). "Qalandar Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - Geo TV". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  24. ^ BUSHRA ANSARI (HAYE MERI ANGOOTHYAN NA JANE KO GAYI KAHAN) PARODY.MP4. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2019 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ "Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas promotes peace". Business Recorder. 5 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  26. ^ Saad Altaf (4 April 2019), AAO PYAR BANTAIN | Bushra Ansari Song | Asma Abbas | Indo-Pak Relations 2019, retrieved 6 April 2019
  27. ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  28. ^ Ye Watan Tumhara Hai | Shany ft Pakistani Actors and Actresses #TumSeHaiYehWatan, 20 May 2020, retrieved 23 May 2020
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