| Shoaib Hashmi | |
|---|---|
| شعیب ہاشمی | |
| Born | (1938-07-12)12 July 1938 |
| Died | 15 May 2023(2023-05-15) (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 in 1995 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award (Medal of Excellence) |
Shoaib Hashmi (Urdu: شعیب ہاشمی; 12 July 1938 – 15 May 2023) was a Pakistani playwright, actor and academic.
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 He also studied theater at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.
Hashmi taught economics for many years at Government College (now Government College University), Lahore and later taught at Lahore School of Economics.
Personal life
Hashmi was married to Salima Hashmi, the daughter of noted Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The couple had two children Yasser Hashmi and actress Mira Hashmi.
Death
Hashimi died on 15 May 2023, at the age of 84. Prior to his death, he had been sick and paralysed, with difficulty in walking and talking. He received treatment in Lahore.
Works
Television serials
He wrote the following comedy TV serials for Pakistan Television (PTV), which originally aired in the 1970s.
- Akkar Bakkar (1970s comedy show designed to educate children)
- Sach Gupp (1970s comedy show)
- Taal Matol (1970s comedy show)
- Balila - banned soon after it aired.
Newspaper column
- 'Taal Matol' newspaper column in The News International newspaper on Sundays.
Awards
- Pride of Performance in 1995
- Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
References
- ^ 'Humor's prodigy' Profile of Shoaib Hashmi on Dawn (newspaper) Published 22 January 2012, Retrieved 16 December 2018
- ^ "Veteran playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Images. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Legendary playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away at 84 in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "معروف اداکار، دانشور ، ڈرامہ نگار اور پروفیسر شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". العربیہ اردو (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "شعیب ہاشمی جہاں بیٹھ جاتے تھے وہ کونہ جگمگا اٹھتا: بشریٰ انصاری". Independent Urdu (in Urdu). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- Images Staff (15 May 2023). "Veteran playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Images. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "معروف دانشور اور فیض احمد فیض کے داماد شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے". urdu.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "Renowned playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away in Lahore". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- Iqbal, Sohail. "معروف ڈرامہ نگار شعیب ہاشمی انتقال کرگئے - SUNO NEWS HD". Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "Renowned playwright, actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away". The Nation. 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.
- ^ 'The story behind the loss of PTV 's precious archives' Dawn (newspaper), Published 15 August 2014, Retrieved 16 December 2018
- Special, Minute Mirror (15 May 2023). "Playwright, satirist Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- Style, BR Life & (15 May 2023). "Renowned playwright and actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Brecorder. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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