Celebrated Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has taken a stand against the societal stigma attached to aging, saying she sees no reason to conceal her age. In a candid video shared on her YouTube channel, the 69-year-old star reflected on growing older, self-acceptance, and the age-related expectations placed particularly on women in showbiz.
“I’m not bothered by my age,” Ansari said. “Every phase of life offers fresh insights and encounters. That’s something to value, not hide.” She spoke about how aging has made her more grateful, allowing her to live fully and with purpose.
Ansari criticized the way people often shame others by telling them to “act their age.” She stressed that real youth comes from within: “What matters is that the soul stays young, not the body.”
Drawing from her own career, she recalled playing an elderly character in the classic drama Aangan Terha when she was just 27. She laughed off the idea of hiding her age, asking rhetorically, “Am I going to snatch roles from Mahira Khan or Hania Aamir?”
Wrapping up her message with a touch of grace, she advised both fans and critics to embrace life and stay active, no matter their age. “Even those who don’t like me should just wish to live an active life like mine,” she added.
Bushra Ansari’s candid comments really resonated with a lot of people, pushing back against traditional beauty standards and sparking some real talk about ageing gracefully and with confidence.
