Sumbul Shahid | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Died | 6 May 2021 (aged 66–67) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Host |
| Years active | 1990–2021 |
| Spouse | Shahid Nasir (husband) |
| Children | Shiraz Nasir (son) Ahmed Nasir (son) |
| Parent(s) | Ahmad Bashir (father) Mehmooda Bashir (mother) |
| Relatives | Bushra Ansari (sister) Neelam Ahmed Bashir (sister) Asma Abbas (sister) Humayun Sheikh (brother) Waqas Abbas (nephew) Zara Noor Abbas (niece) Zara Abbas (niece) Nariman Ansari (niece) Meera Ansari (niece) Parveen Atif (aunt) |
Sumbul Shahid (1954 – 6 May 2021) was a Pakistani actress, singer, and host. She was the daughter of Ahmad Bashir (Urdu: احمد بشیر; 24 March 1923 – 25 December 2004) a writer, journalist, intellectual, and film director from Pakistan [1] She was known for her roles in the dramas Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Ishqaaway, and Nand.[2]
Early life
Sumbul was born in 1954 in Karachi, Pakistan.[3] She completed her studies at the University of Karachi.[4]
Career
She made her debut as an actress on PTV in the 1990s.[5][6] She was noted for her roles in the dramas Aeteraaf, Parchaiyan, Happily Married, Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti, and Nazdeekiyan.[7] She also appeared in the dramas Malika-e-Aliya, Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat, Daagh, Faltu Larki, and Meri Behan Meri Dewrani.[8] Since then she appeared in the dramas Ishqaaway, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Aik Aur Sitam Hai, and Nand.[9]
Personal life
Sumbul was married to Shahid and had two sons.[10] Her father Ahmad Bashir was a writer and film director.[11] Sumbul's son Shiraz Nasir died in 2019. Sumbul's younger sisters Bushra Ansari and Asma Abbas are actresses and her elder sister Neelam is a writer.[12]
Death
She was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.[13] She died on 6 May 2021, in Lahore.[14]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Mushtaq's mother | Geo TV |
| Baraat Series | Mushtaq's mother | Geo TV | |
| 2010 | Khabarnaak | Herself | Geo TV |
| Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat | Mushtaq's mother | Geo TV | |
| Golden Girls | Herself | PTV | |
| 2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Mushtaq's mother | Geo TV |
| Pani Jaisa Piyar | Sasha's mother | Hum TV | |
| 2012 | Meri Behan Meri Dewrani | Momina | ARY Digital |
| Aeteraaf | Sabiya | ARY Digital | |
| Daagh | Noor | ARY Digital | |
| Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Mushtaq's mother | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2013 | Parchaiyan | Saba | ARY Digital |
| Happily Married | Sukrana | ARY Digital | |
| Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti | Amna | ARY Digital | |
| 2014 | Malika-e-Aliya | Malika's khala | Geo Entertainment |
| Pehchaan | Kukoo's mother | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| Nazdeekiyan | Urooj's mother | ARY Digital | |
| Ladoon Mein Pali | Bilquees's sister | Geo TV | |
| 2015 | Family Band | Sakina | ARY Digital |
| Ishqaaway | Amal's mother | Geo Entertainment | |
| Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein | Fiza's mother | ARY Digital | |
| Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News[15] | |
| 2016 | Zindagi Aur Kitny Zakham | Shaista | TV One |
| Dekho Chaand Aaya | Tayi Jaan | Geo Entertainment | |
| Dilli Walay Dularay Babu | Sultana's mother | ARY Digital | |
| Faltu Larki | Mushtari Bai | A-Plus | |
| 2018 | Saaya | Ateeqa | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Aik Aur Sitam Hai | Khala Amma | A-Plus |
| Mala Mir | Khala Ji | A-Plus | |
| GT Road | Nageena's mother | A-Plus | |
| 2020 | Nand | Nasreen | ARY Digital[16] |
| 2021 | Chupke Chupke | Khala | Hum TV |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zara Si Aurat | Uroosa's aunt |
| 2021 | Foreign Love Affair | Reshma |
References
- ↑ "Sumbul Shahid passes away after prolonged fight with COVID-19". ARY News. 1 April 2021.
- ↑ "Actress Sumbul Shahid passes away from Covid-19". The Nation. 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bushra Ansari's sister Sumbul Shahid loses battle to COVID-19". Daily Pakistan. 3 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bushra Ansari appeals to supporters to pray for sister's health recovery". Daily Times. 3 April 2021.
- ↑ "Vaneeza calls for blood donation for Bushra's sister Sumbul Shahid". Daily Times. 4 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bushra Ansari's sister Sumbul Shahid in critical condition after testing positive for coronavirus". The News International. 5 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bushra Ansari urges fans to pray for her sister Sumbul Shahid fighting coronavirus". The News International. 6 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bushra Ansari prays for recovery of her unwell mother, sister". Samaa TV. 7 April 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Sumbul Shahid passes away after battle with Covid". Images.Dawn. 1 May 2021.
- ↑ "Paraglider falls to death in Chitral". Geo News. 2 May 2021.
- ↑ "Sumbul Shahid passes away after month-long battle with Covid-19". The News International. 3 May 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Sumbul Shahid passes away due to Covid-19". The Express Tribune. 4 May 2021.
- ↑ "Pakistan TV actress Sumbul Shahid dies of Covid-19". Khaleej Times. 5 May 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Sumbul Shahid dies from coronavirus". Samaa TV. 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Mazaaq Raat | Sumbul Shahid | 20 Apr 2015". Dunya News. 8 April 2021.
- ↑ "Veteran actress, Bushra Ansari's sister Sumbul Shahid passes away from Covid-19". Geo News. 9 April 2021.