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Shoaib Hashmi

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Shoaib Hashmi
شعیب ہاشمی
Born(1938-07-12)12 July 1938
Died15 May 2023(2023-05-15) (aged 84)
Lahore, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Educator, playwright, television actor
Known forPTV comedy shows of the 1970s
SpouseSalima Hashmi
Children2, including Mira Hashmi
AwardsPride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1995
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award (Medal of Excellence)

Shoaib Hashmi (Urdu: شعیب ہاشمی; 12 July 1938 – 15 May 2023)[1][2] was a Pakistani playwright, actor and academic.[3][4][5]

Career

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Hashmi received his Master of Arts degree in economics from Government College, Lahore (now Government College University), Lahore and his MSc. degree from London School of Economics (LSE), London[3] He also studied theater at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.[1][3][6][5]

Hashmi taught economics for many years at Government College (now Government College University), Lahore and later taught at Lahore School of Economics.[1][7][5]

Personal life

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Hashmi was married to Salima Hashmi, the daughter of noted Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.[1] The couple had two children Yasser Hashmi and actress Mira Hashmi.[3][8][9][6]

Death

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Hashimi died on 15 May 2023, at the age of 84 due to a prolonged and extended illness. He reportedly suffered a brain haemorrhage 12 years ago after which he never fully recovered.[8][1][2][5] Prior to his death, he had been sick and paralysed, with difficulty in walking and talking. He received treatment in Lahore, Pakistan.[5][10]

According to a major newspaper of Pakistan, "His humble, warm and unassuming demeanor was among the most remarkable aspects of his personality".[2]

Works

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Television serials

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He wrote the following comedy TV serials for Pakistan Television (PTV), which originally aired in the 1970s.[11] He was widely considered as one of the pioneers of PTV.[8]

Newspaper columnist

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Book translator

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Hashmi translated a few books from Urdu language to English, notably A song for this day: 52 poems by Pakistani noted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.[1]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Veteran playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Images magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Legendary playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away at 84 in Lahore". The Express Tribune newspaper. 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "'Humor's prodigy' Profile of Shoaib Hashmi". Dawn newspaper. 22 January 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  4. ^ "معروف اداکار، دانشور ، ڈرامہ نگار اور پروفیسر شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". العربیہ اردو Urdu.alarabiya.net website (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Renowned playwright, actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away". The Nation newspaper. 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Saleha Feroz Khan (15 May 2023). "شعیب ہاشمی جہاں بیٹھ جاتے تھے وہ کونہ جگمگا اٹھتا: بشریٰ انصاری (Shoaib Hashmi's obituary)". Independent Urdu (UK Urdu newspaper). Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  7. ^ "معروف دانشور اور فیض احمد فیض کے داماد شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". urdu.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d "Renowned playwright and actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Business Recorder newspaper. 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  9. ^ Iqbal, Sohail. "معروف ڈرامہ نگار شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے - SUNO NEWS HD". Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Veteran playwright, academic Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Dunya News. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  11. ^ "معروف اداکار و ڈرامہ نویس شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کر گئے". 24 News Digital Urdu (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ a b c Adi Abdurab (15 August 2014). "The story behind the loss of PTV 's precious archives". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 16 August 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  13. ^ Special, Minute Mirror (15 May 2023). "Playwright, satirist Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 15 May 2023.