Ubaida Ansari (1944–2014) was a Pakistani actress.[1] She acted in numerous television dramas.[1] She was known for her roles in dramas Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Yeh Zindagi Hai, Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli, Rehaai and Zard Mausam.[2]
Ubaida Ansari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 |
| Died | 21 March 2014 (aged 69–70) |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1964–2014 |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Career
In 1960 she started working at Radio Pakistan in Lahore.[4][5] She was noted for her high pitch voice.[6] She was noted for her work in drama Zeenat, Khala Kulsoom Ka Kumba and Tum Hi To Ho.[1] She also appeared in dramas Saagar Ka Ansoo, Stolen and Mera Muqaddam Tum Lado Gay.[7] In 1998 she appeared in movie Jinnah.[2] She also appeared in the drama Yeh Zindagi Hai and Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 as Kulsoom which was the longest-running television series.[8] Since then she appeared in a variety of dramas Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Zard Mausam and Rehaai.[9][10]
Personal life
Ubaida was married.[11]
Illness and death
She was in a critical condition for a past few days.[3] She died at the age of 70 on 21 March in 2014 in Karachi.[12][3][1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[13] |
| 2013 | Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 | Kulsoom | Geo Entertainment |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Panah | Noor Bano |
| 1995 | Gul Phenke Hein | Aaya |
| 2013 | Lady Boxer | Muneer's mother |
| 2014 | Shadi Karage | Aapa |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jinnah | Ayah |