Sumbul Shahid (1 January 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 on 1 January 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.
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