Asma Abbas () is a Pakistani actress, producer, singer and host known for her supporting roles in Urdu films and television dramas. She played the role of Fehmida in the acclaimed 2018 serial Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. She hosted celebrity talk show 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. In 2018, she successfully recovered from cancer.
Career Some of her notable performances include Dastaan (2010), Gohar-e-Nayab (2013), Nanhi (2013), Laado Mein Pali (2014), Laaj (2016), Koi Chand Rakh (2018) and Beti (2018). 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.
In 2019, she played Dildar Begum in the historical drama Deewar-e-Shab. The same year, she appeared in the talk show Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada.
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 the DAWN Images.
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 after actresses like Roohi Bano, Zeba Bakhtiar and Samina Peerzada, to name a few.
Filmography Film Year TitleRoleNotesRef(s)2018Maan Jao NaNeeloAlso playback singer for song "Ishq Bekaar"Teefa in TroubleKhalida Butt, Butt Sahab's wife2019SuperstarChoti Ammi
Television Year TitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)2009Tum Jo MileyNailaRamadan special seriesMuhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai2010DastaanSultana, Rabia's MotherChunriShakila2011Mujhay Sandal KardoTera Pyar Nahi Bhoole2012BehkawaSasural Ke Rang Anokhay2013Love, Life Aur LahoreNanhiShammo TaiMann Ke MotiNasreen, Rahil's Mother2014Dhol Bajnay LagaLaila BegumQuddusi Sahab Ki BewahDurdanaLadoon Mein PaliBilquees, Laraib's Aunt a.k.a. Badi AmmiChotiSaari Bhool Hamari ThiSultanat-e-Dil2015Gohar-e-NayabSami's motherKhoobsuratZarnish's motherMaikey Ko Dedo SandesAbroSakinaNominated—Hum Award for Best Supporting ActressIshq IbadatYeh IshqTumhari NatashaAhmer's mother2016LaajBari SahibaNatakDil LagiMishal & Anmol's motherARY DigitalMaamta2017DaldalSakinaKaram JaliLarka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore DiMeraas2018GhughiParwatiBetiShahana Dadi; Hashim's motherKoi Chand RakhZain's motherRanjha Ranjha KardiHamida, Bhola's motherKhudparastBakhtawar, Hannan's mother2019Rani Nokrani GT RoadA-Plus EntertainmentDeewar-e-ShabDildar BegumHum TV2020JhootiNirma's motherARY DigitalMakafaatGeo EntertainmentEpisode 19Bhabi Nazar Laga DengiArfa BhabiARY DigitalTelefilmDikhawaGeo EntertainmentEpisode 23ZebaishNadiraHum TV2021Chupke ChupkeNaik Parwar aka BebeKhuda Aur MuhabbatSuriyaa BibiGeo EntertainmentSeason 3LaapataSamina, Geeti's Mother,Hum TV2022Chaudhry and SonsNimooGeo EntertainmentFraudKulsoom ARY DigitalQalandarSafiaGeo Entertainment2023Kuch AnkahiZareenaARY DigitalSukoonSultana2024KhumarDurdana, Nasir's motherGeo EntertainmentRaddSaminaARY DigitalBaby Baji Ki BahueinRizwana2025Ek Jhooti KahaniAmma JiHum TVMuammaAmi
Music videos Year Title Artist Notes2000"Haye Meri Angothian"Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas2019"Hamsaye maa jaye"Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas 2020"Ye Watan Tumhara Hai"Various
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