Bushra Ansari shuts down online gossip

Actor clarifies why she isn't at family wedding

Even beloved actors like Bushra Ansari are prone to public criticism. But if there's one thing you should know about the seasoned comedian, it's that she isn't afraid to be vocal about it. In a new vlog uploaded on her YouTube channel, she addressed the latest hot topic on onlookers' minds: her family matters.

She began by stating that she checked the news and saw a question targeting her absence from the wedding of Asma Abbas' son. "I'm in the middle of a shoot, I'm telling you!" she exclaimed. "That poor sister of mine is waiting for me. But I've struck a strong commitment with someone. Of course, they invest money into their projects, they book artists, and so on."

However, the 68-year-old actor admitted that her heart is with the festivities of her nephew's wedding since she makes sure to catch up with them virtually. "But our full-fledged functions will take place from the 23rd to the 27th. I'll be shooting at a faraway railway station on the night of the 22nd. I'll take the early-morning flight on the 23rd. God willing, Ahmad's nikkah will be in the afternoon, and by that time, I will have hopped in," she clarified.

After simply summarising her case, the Dil Naz actor spoke of the urgency of tattlers to fuel unnecessary fire to a situation that doesn't demand it. "They're looking for specific elements to extract from something to see if there are any fights going on," she noted.

Aside from addressing the negativity, Bushra also couldn't stop gushing about her extended family's fun-filled activities. She revealed travelling to Lahore briefly for work purposes, which gave her the chance to meet up with them, though she couldn't capture the moment on video.

In several videos circulating across social media, Asma's family has been enjoying the event to the fullest. She, for one, has been bringing out her best moves for the occasion. Meanwhile, her daughter Zara Noor Abbas has been keenly posting video clips of the family's close-knit gatherings and wedding rituals.

Bushra mentioned that since Zara is on maternity leave, she's been available for all the festivities. Bushra, on the other hand, can't dedicate much time due to actively working on projects. "Now that I am going, it will be a lot of fun. Our youngest baby is getting married, after all!" she enthused, adding that she's been busy packing up for the journey.

Bushra also appreciated Asma's strength in managing all the festivities, listing how the latter has been keeping herself busy. "She's very courageous. May Allah grant her a long life. She has a great soul. She's always happy, no matter the circumstances," Bushra said.