Shoaib Hashmi


Shoaib Hashmi was a Pakistani playwright, actor and academic.

Career

Hashmi received his Master of Arts degree in economics from Government College Lahore, Lahore and his MSc. degree from London School of Economics, London He also studied theater at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.
Hashmi taught economics for many years at Government College Lahore, 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 due to a prolonged and extended illness. He reportedly suffered a brain haemorrhage 12 years ago after which he never fully recovered. Prior to his death, he had been sick and paralysed, with difficulty in walking and talking. He received treatment in Lahore, Pakistan.
According to a major newspaper of Pakistan, "His humble, warm and unassuming demeanor was among the most remarkable aspects of his personality".

Works

Television serials

He wrote the following comedy TV serials for Ptv, which originally aired in the 1970s. He was widely considered as one of the pioneers of Ptv.Akkar Bakkar Sach Gupp Taal Matol Balila - banned soon after it aired.

Newspaper columnist

Book translator

Hashmi translated a few books from Urdu to English, notably A song for this day: 52 poems by Pakistani noted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

Awards