Sumbul Shahid (1 January 1954 – 6 May 2021) was a Pakistani actress, singer, and host.
She was the daughter of Ahmad Bashir (Urdu: احمد بشیر; 24 March 1923 – 25 December 2004) a writer, journalist, intellectual, and film director from Pakistan [1] She was known for her roles in the dramas Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Ishqaaway, and Nand.
[5][6] She was noted for her roles in the dramas Aeteraaf, Parchaiyan, Happily Married, Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti, and Nazdeekiyan.
[8] Since then she appeared in the dramas Ishqaaway, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Aik Aur Sitam Hai, and Nand.
[10] Her father Ahmad Bashir was a writer and film director.