Bushra Ansari and Family Respond to Online Age Criticism With Humor

KARACHI:Veteran Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari and her family have won praise on social media after responding to online criticism about their age with humor instead of anger.
Bushra Ansari, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated and versatile performers, has been active in television since childhood and has remained a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for more than five decades. Known for her candid personality, she often addresses social media criticism with wit.
Her sister, Asma Abbas, and niece, Zara Noor Abbas, are also well-known figures in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
A video circulating on social media shows the family—including Zara Noor Abbas’s husband, actor Asad Siddiqui—enjoying mangoes together while joking about comments they frequently receive regarding their age.
In the video, Bushra Ansari humorously questioned what critics expected them to do because of their age, jokingly asking whether they should “start smuggling now.” Asad Siddiqui also joined the lighthearted conversation, adding humorous remarks that kept the atmosphere cheerful.
Asma Abbas playfully commented that age-related jokes had become repetitive and suggested that critics should come up with something more original.
The family’s lighthearted response was widely appreciated by social media users, many of whom praised their positive attitude and sense of humor.
Several users described the family as outspoken and genuine, while others expressed admiration and support, saying they appreciated the way the actors handled online criticism with laughter rather than confrontation.