Veteran Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has expressed displeasure over a viral video in which her mimicry was performed, saying the act crossed acceptable boundaries.
The video, circulating widely on social media, prompted a question during a recent TV interview where the host asked why she objected, especially when mimicry has long been part of the entertainment industry.
Responding to this, Bushra Ansari said that while she had performed impersonations in the past, her work maintained respect and dignity.
She cited her performances mimicking legendary singers Tahira Syed, Noor Jehan, Musarrat Nazir, and Salma Agha, emphasizing that those renditions contained no offensive or personal remarks.
She explained that her performances focused on artistic expression rather than targeting anyone’s personality or private life.
Ansari added that the songs she performed were written with respect, and even her own creative contributions upheld those values.
The actress remarked that the recent mimicry lacked quality and crossed into poor taste. However, she recalled appreciating a previous impersonation by Veena Malik, noting that it was done respectfully.
Ansari also shared that she had once been encouraged to mimic Naheed Akhtar but declined, as she felt she could not do justice to the singer’s unique style.
She concluded by stressing that mimicry should remain respectful and within ethical boundaries rather than becoming offensive or demeaning.