Shoaib Hashmi being remembered on first death anniversary
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His legacy as a visionary playwright will continue to inspire future generations
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Veteran playwright, actor and academic Shoaib Hashmi is being remembered on his first death anniversary on Wednesday (today).
His legacy as a visionary playwright, dedicated educator, and compassionate artist will continue to inspire future generations.
Shoaib Hashmi had written and acted in popular dramas of the 1970s. Shoaib Hashmi’s famous dramas included ‘Akkar Bakkar’, ‘Sach Gup’, ‘Taal Matol’ and ‘Balila’.
In 1990, Shoaib Hashmi used to write a column in a newspaper under the title ‘Taal Matol’.
He had received the best performance award in 1995 and was also honoured with Tamgha-i-Imtiaz.
He completed Masters of Arts in Economics at Government College (now university), Lahore.
He received his MSc degree from the London School of Economics (LSE) and studied theatre at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.
He married Salima Hashmi, the daughter of renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz. The couple has two children.
Hashmi was known for his comedy shows of 1970s. He had taught economics at GCU, Lahore and Lahore School for Economics.
Prof Hashmi embodied not only versatility as an artist but also remarkable liveliness, kindness, humility and love as a human being.
As acknowledgement of his services, he had been conferred Pride of Performance and Medal of Excellence. He died on May 15, 2023 at the age of 84.
