Bushra Ansari ex-husband video – Throwback Clip Stirs Debate Over Their Divorce

Karachi, Pakistan (Star Struck Times) — Veteran Pakistani actor-writer-host Bushra Ansari found herself at the centre of a fresh controversy on October 19 2025 when a decades-old television interview featuring her and ex-husband Iqbal Ansari resurfaced online, igniting renewed discussion about their marriage and eventual separation. The clip, from the programme Aik Din Geo Ke Saath with host Sohail Warraich, shows Ansari’s ex-husband stating she is “a better actor than a wife,” a remark that is now drawing both criticism and support across social media.

In the interview, when asked directly whether Bushra Ansari was the better actor or the better wife, Iqbal Ansari responded, “I think she has worked more as an actor, so she is a better actor than a wife.” Meanwhile, PTV-veteran herself chimed in with the line, “Whenever I go out, he starts skipping heartbeats.” That exchange is now going viral, and viewers say it reframes how the 35-year marriage and eventual divorce are perceived.

Social media platforms quickly lit up with users dissecting the clip and its under-currents. One comment read: “Gaslighting! I don’t like the way this man is behaving.” Another added: “Yes, he insulted her, but Bushra Ansari handled it so well.” Supporters of Ansari pointed to her dignified response; others defended Iqbal Ansari, asking, “Why are men always portrayed as villains in relationships?”

The reaction has been swift and divided – while some critics say the clip reveals a patronising attitude toward a successful woman, others argue it reflects candid self-assessment within a long marriage. Cultural commentators note that the resurfacing of the interview taps into broader discourse about gender roles in Pakistani society. One online influencer posted: “Men and their obsession with ‘sacha pyar nahi mila’.”

In a statement issued via her public relations team, Bushra Ansari thanked fans for their support and clarified that the interview was taken in a light-hearted context at a time when her career was booming. “I always believed in my craft first,” she said. “Iqbal and I shared many years and many roles in life; we laughed, we learned.”
Though she did not directly address the remark that she was “better actor than wife,” her tone suggests an acceptance of her professional identity.

For the audience, the clip has reopened memories of Bushra Ansari’s celebrated career – from her landmark performance in the series Kuch Dil Ne Kaha to her comedic and dramatic roles that spanned more than four decades. Fans commented that seeing the veteran actress in an intimate setting provided a rare glimpse into the person behind the performances. One viewer wrote: “Behind the humour and the smiles, there is a woman who chose art over being moulded.”

As the clip continues to circulate, it has not sparked any official legal or personal response from Iqbal Ansari, who largely remains out of the public spotlight. But it has served as a reminder of how moments captured on camera can resonate years later, especially when they touch upon relationships, career choices and identity.

FAQs

Q: What exactly did the ex-husband say in the clip?
A: In an appearance on Aik Din Geo Ke Saath, Iqbal Ansari said Bushra Ansari “has worked more as an actor, so she is a better actor than a wife.“

Q: When did Bushra Ansari and Iqbal Ansari divorce?
A: The two parted ways after 35 years of marriage — the specific year of divorce wasn’t stated in the clip’s coverage but is referenced in contemporary reports.

Q: Why is the clip going viral now?
A: The video resurfaced on social media in mid-October 2025, sparking fresh debate about gender dynamics, marriage and career among Pakistani celebrity fans.

Q: Has Bushra Ansari responded directly to critics?
A: Yes — her team issued a brief statement acknowledging the clip and emphasising her commitment to her craft and personal journey.

Stay tuned for further developments and exclusive insights into Bushra Ansari’s reflections and how this viral moment shapes public discourse on celebrity, marriage and identity in Pakistan.