Asma Abbas
Asma Abbas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, singer, television host |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Supporting roles in Urdu cinema and TV dramas; presenter of Awaz Day Kahan Hai |
Asma Abbas () is a multi-talented Pakistani actress, producer, singer, and television host, recognized primarily for her impactful supporting roles in Urdu cinema and TV dramas. She gained notable attention for her portrayal of Fehmida in the highly praised 2018 series Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and as the presenter of the celebrity interview program Awaz Day Kahan Hai broadcast on ATV.
Early life
Abbas hails from a family deeply rooted in the arts and literature; she is the daughter of esteemed writer and journalist Ahmad Bashir, and sister to renowned actresses Bushra Ansari and Sumbul Shahid. Continuing the family's artistic legacy, she is also the mother of actress Zara Noor Abbas. In 2018, she overcame a battle with cancer, marking a significant milestone in her personal life.
Career
Her distinguished acting credits include performances in notable television dramas such as Dastaan (2010), Gohar-e-Nayab (2013), Nanhi (2013), Laado Mein Pali (2014), Laaj (2016), Koi Chand Rakh (2018), and Beti (2018). Particularly, her 2018 roles as Fehmida in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Bakhtawar in Khudparast were met with critical praise.
In 2019, Abbas took on the role of Dildar Begum in the period drama Deewar-e-Shab, and also appeared as a guest on the talk show Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada.
Her portrayal alongside Uzma Beg as rival grandmothers obsessed with social media in the 2021 comedic series Chupke Chupke was lauded by DAWN Images as "simply brilliant."
Other work
In July 2020, Abbas expanded her professional pursuits by launching a fashion brand named Asma Abbas Designs. This clothing line specializes in traditional everyday attire and pays tribute to female Pakistani actors by naming various pieces after celebrated actresses such as Roohi Bano, Zeba Bakhtiar, and Samina Peerzada.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maan Jao Na | Neelo | Also contributed as playback singer for the song "Ishq Bekaar" |
| Teefa In Trouble | Khalida Butt, wife of Butt Sahab | ||
| 2019 | Superstar | Choti Ammi |
Television
- | Laaj - | Bari Sahiba - | - |- - | Natak - | - | - |- - | Dil Lagi - | Mother to Mishal & Anmol - | - |- - | Maamta - | - | - |- -|Daldal -|Sakina -|"" -|- -|rowspan=3 | 2017 -|Karam Jali -|"" -"" -|- -|Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di -|"" -"" -|- -|Meraas -|"" -"" -|- -|2018 -|Ghughi -|Parwati -"" -|- -|rowspan=4 | 2018–2019 -|Beti -|Shahana Dadi; mother of Hashim -"" -|- -|Koi Chand Rakh -|Mother of Zain -"" -|- -|Ranjha Ranjha Kardi -|Hamida, Bhola's mother -"" -|- -|Khudparast -|Bakhtawar, mother of Hannan -"" -|- -|rowspan=2 | 2019 -|Rani Nokrani -|"" -"" -|- -|GT Road -|"" -"" -|- -|2019–2020 -|Deewar-e-Shab -|Dildar Begum -"" -|- -|rowspan=5 | 2020 -|Jhooti -|Mother of Nirma -"" -|- -|Makafaat -|" " -Episode 19 -|- -'Bhabi Nazar Laga Dengi' -'Arfa Bhabi' -'Telefilm' -|- -'Dikhawa' - -Episode 23' -|- -'Zebaish' -'Nadira' - -|- -'rowspan=3' |2021' -'Chupke Chupke (TV series)' -'Naik Parwar aka Bebe' - -|- -'Khuda Aur Muhabbat' -'Suriyaa Bibi' -'Season 3' -|- -'Laapata' -'Samina, Geeti's Mother' - -|- -'rowspan=3' |2022' -'Chaudhry and Sons' -'Nimoo' - -|- -'Fraud (TV series)' -'Kulsoom ' - -|- -'Qalandar (TV series)' -'Safia' - -|- -'2023' -'Kuch Ankahi' -'Zareena' - -|- -'2023-2024' -'Sukoon' -'Sultana' - -|- -'2024' -'Khumar ' -'Durdana, Nasir's mother' - -|- -'2024' ' '-Radd' ' '-Samina' ' '- ' ' '- ' '2024' ' '-Baby Baji Ki Bahuein' ' '-Rizwana' ' '- ' ' '- ' '2025' ' '-Ek Jhooti Kahani' ' '- ' ' '- ' ' '- 'Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Naila | Ramadan special series |
| Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | |||
| 2010 | Dastaan | Sultana, mother of Rabia | |
| Chunri | Shakila | ||
| 2011 | Mujhay Sandal Kardo | ||
| Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | |||
| 2012 | Behkawa | ||
| Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | |||
| 2013 | Love, Life Aur Lahore | ||
| Nanhi | Shammo Tai | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mann Ke Moti | Nasreen, mother of Rahil | |
| 2014 | Dhol Bajnay Laga | Laila Begum | |
| Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah | Durdana | ||
| Ladoon Mein Pali | Bilquees, Laraib's aunt (Badi Ammi) | ||
| Choti | |||
| Saari Bhool Hamari Thi | |||
| Sultanat-e-Dil | |||
| 2015 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Sami's mother | |
| Khoobsurat | Zarnish's mother | ||
| Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | |||
| Abro | Sakina | Nominated for Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Ishq Ibadat | |||
| Yeh Ishq | |||
| Tumhari Natasha | Ahmer's mother |
| Year | Title | Performer(s) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Haye Meri Angothian" | Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas | |
| 2019 | "Hamsaye maa jaye" | Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas | |
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various Artists |