Asma Abbas
{{Short description|Pakistani actresses}}
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{{Infobox person
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| name = Asma Abbas
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1958|8|15}}
| birth_place = Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
| nationality = Pakistani
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| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 1978–present
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| notable_works = fifty fifty
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| spouse = Abbas Gill
| children = 3 Zara Noor Abbas, Ahmad Abbas Gill and Waqas Abbas Gill
| parents = Ahmad Bashir
Mehmooda Bashir
| relatives = Bushra Ansari (sister)
Sumbul Shahid (sister)
Asad Siddiqui (son-in-law)
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Asma Abbas ({{langx|ur|{{nq|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
Abbas is the daughter of writer and journalist Ahmad Bashir and the sister of actors Bushra Ansari and Sumbul Shahid. She is also the mother of actress Zara Noor Abbas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.brecorder.com/2018/04/21/413357/pakistani-mother-daughter-celebrities-who-are-too-good-to-be-ignored/|title=Pakistani mother-daughter celebrities who are too good to be ignored|last=says|first=Abdul salam|date=2018-04-21|website=Business Recorder|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-19}} In 2018, she successfully recovered from cancer.{{Cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/asma-abbas-diagnosed-with-cancer-well-wishers-send-her-prayers/|title=Asma Abbas diagnosed with cancer, well-wishers send her prayers|last=|first=|date=2 November 2016|website=|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-02-17}}
Career
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).{{Cite web|url=https://www.mangobaaz.com/asma-abbas-regret-not-standing-up-zara-noor-abbas|title=Asma Abbas Opened Up About Her Regret Over Not Standing Up For Her Daughter, Zara Noor Abbas|last=Athar|first=Arslan|date=2019-02-08|website=MangoBaaz|access-date=2019-02-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/29-Apr-2017/asma-abbas-moves-on-to-big-screen|title=Asma Abbas moves on to big screen|date=2017-04-28|website=The Nation|language=en|access-date=2019-02-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1181346|title=Saheefa Jabbar talks about why new drama 'Beti' is close to her heart|last=Haq|first=Irfan Ul|date=2018-11-28|website=DAWN|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-02-17}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/inspirational-female-characters-television/|title=Inspirational female characters on television|date=2019-03-10|website=TNS - The News on Sunday|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-19|archive-date=2019-03-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317081234/http://tns.thenews.com.pk/inspirational-female-characters-television/|url-status=live|author=Buraq Shabbir}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/443478-women-portraying-negative-characters-on-tv|title=Women portraying negative characters on TV|date=13 March 2019|work=The News International}}
In 2019, she played Dildar Begum in historical drama Deewar-e-Shab.{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1181661|title=Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbasi and Zara Noor Abbas are starring together in Hum TV's next period play|last=Haq|first=Irfan Ul|date=2019-01-15|website=DAWN|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-02-17}} The same year, she appeared in a talk show Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada.{{Citation|last=Speak Your Heart Official|title=Asma Abbas On Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada|date=2019-02-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVkFxh1HM-E&app=desktop|access-date=2019-02-17}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1187225|title=Review: Chupke Chupke blends romance and comedy to give us a welcome break from reality|date=15 May 2021|work=DAWN Images|author=Sadaf Haider}}
Other work
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.{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2354310/my-daughters-in-law-get-all-the-freedom-because-my-sons-are-enough-punishment-for-them-asma-abbas?|title=My daughters-in-law get all the freedom because my sons are enough punishment for them: Asma Abbas|date=26 April 2022|work=The Express Tribune}}
Filmography
=Film=
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! Year!! Title!!Role!!Notes |
| 2018
|Neelo |Also playback singer for song "Ishq Bekaar" |
| 2018
|Khalida Butt, Butt Sahab's wife | |
| 2019
|Choti Ammi |{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/501189-mahira-khan-bilal-ashrafs-on-screen-chemistry-in-superstars-latest-track-is-leaving-fans-awestruck|title=Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf's on-screen chemistry in 'Superstar's latest track is leaving fans awestruck|last=|first=|date=2019-07-20|website=The News International|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-20}} |
= Television =
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! Year!! Title!!Role!!Notes |
| rowspan="2"|2009
|Naila |Ramadan special series |
| Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai
| | |
| rowspan="2"|2010
|Sultana, Rabia's Mother | |
| Chunri
|Shakila | |
| rowspan="2"|2011
| | |
| Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole
| | |
| rowspan="2"|2012
| | |
| Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay
| | |
| rowspan="2"|2013
| | |
| Nanhi
|Shammo Tai |
| 2013–2014
|Nasreen, Rahil's Mother |
| rowspan="6"|2014
|Laila Begum | |
| Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah
|Durdana | |
| Ladoon Mein Pali
|Bilquees, Laraib's Aunt a.k.a. Badi Ammi |
| Choti
| | |
| Saari Bhool Hamari Thi
| | |
| Sultanat-e-Dil
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| rowspan="7"|2015
|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 | |
| rowspan="4"|2016
|Laaj |Bari Sahiba |
| Natak
| | |
| Dil Lagi
|Mishal & Anmol's mother |
| Maamta
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| 2017–2018
|Sakina |
| rowspan="3"|2017
|Karam Jali | | |
| Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di
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| Meraas
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| 2018
|Parwati |
| rowspan="4"|2018–2019
|Beti |Shahana Dadi; Hashim's mother |
| Koi Chand Rakh
|Zain's mother |
| Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
|Hamida, Bhola's mother |
| Khudparast
|Bakhtawar, Hannan's mother |
| rowspan="2"|2019
|Rani Nokrani | | |
| GT Road
| | |
| 2019–2020
|Dildar Begum |
| rowspan="5"|2020
|Nirma's mother | |
| Makafaat
| |Episode 19 |
| Bhabi Nazar Laga Dengi{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=Bhabhi Nazar Laga Dengi: Eid Telefilm Cast and Story Starring Hina Dilpazeer, Behroz Sabswari, Asma Abbas|url=https://pakistanijournal.com/bhabhi-nazar-lag-jayegi-eid-telefilm-cast-and-story-starring-hina-dilpazeer-behroz-sabswari-asma-abbas/|access-date=2021-09-09|website=Pakistani Journal|language=en-US}}
|Arfa Bhabi |Telefilm |
| Dikhawa
| |Episode 23 |
| Zebaish
|Nadira | |
| rowspan="3"|2021
|Naik Parwar aka Bebe | |
| Khuda Aur Muhabbat
|Suriyaa Bibi |Season 3 |
| Laapata
|Samina, Geeti's Mother, | |
| rowspan="3"|2022
|Nimoo |{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189829/three-rom-com-tv-dramas-looking-to-reign-supreme-in-april|title=Three rom-com TV dramas looking to reign supreme in April|date=31 March 2022|work=Images by Dawn|access-date=1 April 2022|author=Images Staff}} |
| Fraud
|Kulsoom | |
| Qalandar
|Safia |
| 2023
|Zareena | |
| 2023-2024
|Sukoon |Sultana | |
| 2024
|Khumar |Durdana, Nasir's mother | |
| 2024
|Radd |Samina | |
| 2024–present
|Baby Baji Ki Bahuein |Rizwana | |
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References
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External links
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