Shoaib Hashmi
Shoaib Hashmi (Urdu: شعیب ہاشمی; 12 July 1938 – 15 May 2023)[1][2] was a Pakistani playwright, actor and academic.[3][4][5] CareerHashmi received his Master of Arts degree in economics from Government College Lahore (now Government College University), Lahore and his MSc. degree from London School of Economics (LSE), London[3] He also studied theater at the Royal 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 at Lahore School of Economics.[1][7][5] Personal lifeHashmi was married to Salima Hashmi, the daughter of noted Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.[1] The couple had two children Yasser Hashmi and actress Mira Hashmi.[3][8][9][6] DeathHashimi 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 in Lahore, 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] WorksTelevision serialsHe wrote the following comedy TV serials for Ptv, which originally aired in the 1970s.[11] He was widely considered as one of the pioneers of Ptv.[8]
Newspaper columnist
Book translatorHashmi translated a few books from Urdu to English, notably A song for this day: 52 poems by Pakistani noted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.[1] Awards
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