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 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Television serials
[edit]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
[edit]- 'Taal Matol' newspaper column in The News International newspaper on Sundays.[15]
Awards
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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
- ^ a b "Veteran playwright Shoaib Hashmi passes away". Images. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c '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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