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Pakistani actress (1952–2021)

Sumbul Shahid
Born 1954
Died 6 May 2021(2021-05-06) (aged 66–67)
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; March 24, 1923 – December 25, 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[edit]

Sumbul was born in 1954 in Karachi, Pakistan.[3] She completed her studies at the University of Karachi.[4]

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[edit]

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]

She was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.[13] She died on May 6, 2021, in Lahore.[14]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Telefilm[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

  • Best Actress Award in 2019 by the Arts Council of Pakistan[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Sumbul Shahid passes away after prolonged fight with COVID-19”. ARY News. April 1, 2021.
  2. ^ “Actress Sumbul Shahid passes away from Covid-19”. The Nation. April 2, 2021.
  3. ^ “Bushra Ansari’s sister Sumbul Shahid loses battle to COVID-19”. Daily Pakistan. April 3, 2021.
  4. ^ “Bushra Ansari appeals to supporters to pray for sister’s health recovery”. Daily Times. April 3, 2021.
  5. ^ “Vaneeza calls for blood donation for Bushra’s sister Sumbul Shahid”. Daily Times. April 4, 2021.
  6. ^ “Bushra Ansari’s sister Sumbul Shahid in critical condition after testing positive for coronavirus”. The News International. April 5, 2021.
  7. ^ “Bushra Ansari urges fans to pray for her sister Sumbul Shahid fighting coronavirus”. The News International. April 6, 2021.
  8. ^ “Bushra Ansari prays for recovery of her unwell mother, sister”. Samaa TV. April 7, 2021.
  9. ^ “Actor Sumbul Shahid passes away after battle with Covid”. Images.Dawn. May 1, 2021.
  10. ^ “Paraglider falls to death in Chitral”. Geo News. May 2, 2021.
  11. ^ “Sumbul Shahid passes away after month-long battle with Covid-19”. The News International. May 3, 2021.
  12. ^ “Actor Sumbul Shahid passes away due to Covid-19”. The Express Tribune. May 4, 2021.
  13. ^ “Pakistan TV actress Sumbul Shahid dies of Covid-19”. Khaleej Times. May 5, 2021.
  14. ^ “Actor Sumbul Shahid dies from coronavirus”. Samaa TV. May 6, 2021.
  15. ^ “Mazaaq Raat | Sumbul Shahid | 20 Apr 2015”. Dunya News. April 8, 2021.
  16. ^ “Veteran actress, Bushra Ansari’s sister Sumbul Shahid passes away from Covid-19”. Geo News. April 9, 2021.

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