Ubaida Ansari

{{short description|Pakistani actress}}

{{Use Pakistani English|date=May 2021}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}}

{{Infobox person

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| caption = Ubaida Ansari

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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1944|07|25|df=y}}

| birth_place = Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, British India

| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|03|21|1944|07|25|df=yes}}

| death_place = Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

| education = University of Karachi

| occupation = Actress

| years_active = 1960–2014

| children = 2

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Ubaida Ansari (1944–2014) was a Pakistani actress. She acted in numerous television dramas. She was known for her roles in dramas Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Yeh Zindagi Hai, Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli, Rehaai and Zard Mausam.

Early life

Ubaida was born in 1944 in Aligarh at Uttar Pradesh during British India.{{Cite web|url=https://reviewit.pk/senior-artist-ubaida-ansari-is-no-more-with-us|title=Senior artist Ubaida Ansari is no more with us|date=2 March 2021|website=Pakistani Drama Story & Movie Reviews {{!}} Ratings {{!}} Celebrities {{!}} Entertainment news Portal {{!}} Reviewit.pk|language=en-US}}

Career

In 1960 she started working at Radio Pakistan in Lahore.{{cite web|url=https://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/23-Mar-2014/290434|title=اداکارہ عبیدہ انصاری انتقال کرگئیں|website=Nawa-i-Waqt|date=January 20, 2024}} She was noted for her high-pitch voice{{cite web|url=http://kashf.org/?newsandevents=tv-show-kashf-foundation-and-md-productions-bring-rehaii|title=TV Show: Kashf Foundation and MD Productions bring Rehaai and Kashf|website=Kashf.org|date=1 March 2021}} and for her work in the dramas Zeenat, Khala Kulsoom Ka Kumba and Tum Hi To Ho.{{cite web|url=https://archive.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/03/24/ubaida-ansari-passes-away-silently|title=Ubaida Ansari passes away silently|website=Pakistan Today|date=4 March 2021}} She also appeared in dramas Saagar Ka Ansoo, Stolen and Mera Muqaddama Tum Lado Gay.{{cite web|url=https://aurora.dawn.com/news/1141721|title=Nailing the art of social behaviour change communication|website=Aurora.Dawn|date=9 March 2021}} In 1998 she appeared in movie Jinnah.{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/article/16798/quddusi-sahab-ki-bewah-will-have-you-in-fits-of-laughter|title=Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah Will Have You In Fits Of Laughter|website=The Express Tribune|date=5 March 2021}} She also appeared in the drama Yeh Zindagi Hai and Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 as Kulsoom which was the longest-running television series.{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/16-Aug-2018/-baat-cheet-with-javeria-saud|title='Baat Cheet' with Javeria Saud|website=The Nation|date=10 March 2021}} Since then she appeared in a variety of dramas Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Zard Mausam and Rehaai.{{cite web|url=https://www.urduvoa.com/a/zard-mausam-sania-saeed-8jun12-158155985/1349874.html|title=ثانیہ سعید کی اداکاری سے سجا نیا ڈرامہ سیریل 'زرد موسم|website=Urduvoa|date=7 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://jang.com.pk/news/740631|title=ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں|website=Daily Jang News|date=June 20, 2022}}

Personal life

Ubaida was married and had two children.{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/757618/transitions-actor-maqsood-hassan-passes-away-at-67|title=Transitions: Actor Maqsood Hassan passes away at 67|website=The Express Tribune|date=6 March 2021}}

Illness and death

She was in a critical condition for a past few days. She died at the age of 69 on 21 March 2014 in Karachi.{{cite web|url=https://dunya.com.pk/index.php/city/karachi/2015-02-26/528519?key=bklEPTEzNTY3NjImY2F0ZUlEPTEw|title=6 نامور خواتین کی زندگی کا سورج سال 2014 میں ڈوب گیا|website=Daily News|date=February 8, 2024}}

Filmography

=Television=

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1982

| Ankahi

| Nurse

| PTV

1985

| Karawaan

| Chanal

| PTV

1985

| Guriya

| Sister

| PTV

1986

| Saaey

| Bua Begum

| PTV

1988

| Saagar Ka Ansoo

| Raeesani

| PTV

1988

| Sirriyan

| Bua

| PTV

1989

| Aab O Saraab

| Khalateje

| PTV

1990

| Stolen

| Ayah

| PTV

1991

| Aahat

| Doctor Sahiba

| PTV

1991

| Zeenat

| Zeenat's Amma

| PTV

1992

| Manzilein Aur bhi

| Fehmida's mother

| PTV

1993

| Mera Nam Hai Muhabbat

| Shama

| PTV

1994

| Rasm-E-Wafa

| Jahanzeb's mother

| PTV

1995

| Chand Grehan

| Mai Bhagaa

| PTV

1996

| Tum Meray Pass Raho

| Nani

| PTV

1998

| Dhoop Mein Sawan

| Rani

| PTV

2000

| Mera Muqaddam Tum Lado Gay

| Sumsha's mother

| PTV

2000

| Main Hu Na

| Khala

| PTV

2000

| Zaib-un-Nisa

| Rubina

| PTV

2000

| Mardangi Ka Takhaza

| Jameel's mother

| PTV

2003

| Tum Hi To Ho

| Jameela

| PTV

2004

| Janey Do

| Chand's mother

| PTV

2006

| Tehrik-e-Niswan

| Ahmed's mother

| PTV

2007

| Buri Aurat

| Barkaten

| Geo TV

2008

| Yeh Zindagi Hai

| Kulsoom

| Geo Entertainment

2009

| Abhi Door Hai Kinara

| Tameezni

| PTV

2010

| Khala Kulsoom Ka Kumba

| Mehmona

| PTV

2012

| Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein

| Zubeida's sister-in-law

| Hum TV

2012

| Dehleez

| Rajjo

| ARY Digital

2012

| Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah

| Nunhi

| ARY Digital

2012

| Zard Mausam

| Suriya

| Hum TV

2012

| Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli

| Sabiha

| Urdu 1

2013

| Pul Ke Uss Paar

| Gulrukh

| Urdu 1

2013

| Rehaai

| Ammi Jan

| Hum TV{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/354672/tackling-societal-issues-through-televised-stories|title=Tackling societal issues through televised stories|website=Daily Times|date=8 March 2021}}

2013

| Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2

| Kulsoom

| Geo Entertainment

=Telefilm=

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1981

| Panah

| Noor Bano

1995

| Gul Phenke Hein

| Aaya

2013

|Lady Boxer

| Muneer's mother

2014

| Shadi Karage

| Aapa

=Film=

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1998

| Jinnah

| Ayah

References

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