Shoaib Hashmi
Shoaib Hashmi | |
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شعیب ہاشمی | |
| Born | 12 July 1938 |
| Died | 15 May 2023 (aged 84) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, playwright, television actor |
| Known for | PTV comedy shows of the 1970s |
| Spouse | Salima Hashmi |
| Children | 2, including Mira Hashmi |
| Awards | Pride 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Television serials
[edit]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]
- Akkar Bakkar (1970s Pakistan Television comedy show designed to educate children)[1][12][13][5][6]
- Sach Gupp (1970s PTV comedy show)[1][12][5][6]
- Taal Matol (1970s Ptv comedy show)[1][12][5][6]
- Balila - banned soon after it aired.[1][3]
Newspaper columnist
[edit]- 'Taal Matol' newspaper column in The News International newspaper on Sundays. He also wrote columns for Gulf News.[8][6]
Book translator
[edit]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
[edit]- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1995.[6][5][2][3]
- Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) Award by the Government of Pakistan.[5][3][6][2]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "معروف دانشور اور فیض احمد فیض کے داماد شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". urdu.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Iqbal, Sohail. "معروف ڈرامہ نگار شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے - SUNO NEWS HD". Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Veteran playwright, academic Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Dunya News. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "معروف اداکار و ڈرامہ نویس شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کر گئے". 24 News Digital Urdu (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Special, Minute Mirror (15 May 2023). "Playwright, satirist Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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