Shoaib Hashmi | |
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شعیب ہاشمی | |
| Born | (1938-07-12)12 July 1938 |
| Died | 15 May 2023(2023-05-15) (aged 84) |
| Occupations | Educator, playwright, television actor |
| Known for | PTV comedy shows of the 1970s |
| Spouse | Salima Hashmi |
| Children | 2,Mira Hashmi and Yasser Hashmi |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by thePresident 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]
Hashmi received his Master of Arts degree in economics fromGovernment College Lahore (nowGovernment College University),Lahore and his MSc. degree fromLondon School of Economics (LSE),London[3] He also studied theater at theRoyal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.[1][3][6][5]
Hashmi taught economics for many years at Government College Lahore (now Government College University), Lahore and later taught atLahore School of Economics.[1][7][5]
Hashmi was married toSalima Hashmi, the daughter of noted Pakistani poetFaiz Ahmed Faiz.[1] The couple had two children Yasser Hashmi and actressMira Hashmi.[3][8][9][6]
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 inLahore, 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]
He wrote the following comedy TV serials forPtv, which originally aired in the 1970s.[11] He was widely considered as one of the pioneers ofPtv.[8]
Hashmi translated a few books fromUrdu to English, notablyA song for this day: 52 poems by Pakistani noted poetFaiz Ahmed Faiz.[1]
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