Shoaib Hashmi

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 in 1995[1]
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award (Medal of Excellence)[1]

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

Career

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

Hashmi taught economics for many years at Government College (now Government College University), Lahore and later taught at Lahore School of Economics.[6][7]

Personal life

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

Death

Hashimi died on 15 May 2023, at the age of 84.[2][3][10] Prior to his death, he had been sick and paralysed, with difficulty in walking and talking. He received treatment in Lahore.[11]

Works

Television serials

He wrote the following comedy TV serials for Pakistan Television (PTV), which originally aired in the 1970s.[12]

  • Akkar Bakkar (1970s comedy show designed to educate children)[13][14]
  • Sach Gupp (1970s comedy show)[13]
  • Taal Matol (1970s comedy show)[13]
  • Balila - banned soon after it aired.[1]

Newspaper column

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 'Humor's prodigy' Profile of Shoaib Hashmi on Dawn (newspaper) Published 22 January 2012, Retrieved 16 December 2018
  2. ^ a b "Veteran playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Images. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Legendary playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away at 84 in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  4. ^ "معروف اداکار، دانشور ، ڈرامہ نگار اور پروفیسر شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". العربیہ اردو (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  5. ^ "شعیب ہاشمی جہاں بیٹھ جاتے تھے وہ کونہ جگمگا اٹھتا: بشریٰ انصاری". Independent Urdu (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  6. ^ Images Staff (15 May 2023). "Veteran playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Images. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  7. ^ "معروف دانشور اور فیض احمد فیض کے داماد شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". urdu.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Renowned playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away in Lahore". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  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. ^ "Renowned playwright, actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away". The Nation. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Veteran playwright, academic Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Dunya News. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ "معروف اداکار و ڈرامہ نویس شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کر گئے". 24 News Digital Urdu (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  13. ^ a b c 'The story behind the loss of PTV 's precious archives' Dawn (newspaper), Published 15 August 2014, Retrieved 16 December 2018
  14. ^ Special, Minute Mirror (15 May 2023). "Playwright, satirist Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  15. ^ Style, BR Life & (15 May 2023). "Renowned playwright and actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Brecorder. Retrieved 15 May 2023.


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