Veteran playwright, academic Shoaib Hashmi passes away
Pakistan
Adeel Hashmi confirmed the news of his father's death
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Veteran playwright, actor and academic Shoaib Hashmi passed away after a protracted illness in Lahore on Monday.
Adeel Hashmi confirmed the news of his father's death. Hashmi had not been well for a long time.
Shoaib Hashmi obtained Master's of Arts degree from the Government College, Lahore (now university) and economics degree from the London School of Economics (LSE). He also obtained a theatre degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.
He was a teacher at the Government College for many years and was an inspiration for his students as he had a vast knowledge with which he endeared himself to everyone he met.
Besides, he wrote and acted in several plays for the PTV in the 70s. His well-known plays include Akkar Bakkar, Sach Gupp and Taal Matol.
Shoaib Hashmi also wrote a column Taal Matol for a local publication and had a wide readership. He was honoured with awards by the government.
His wife Salima Hashmi is the daughter of Faiz Ahmed Faiz. They have two children, Adeel Hashmi and Mira Hashmi.
PM Shehbaz Sharif condoles death
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and condoled the death of Hashmi.
According to a statement issued by the office of the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences to Muneeza Hashmi, Salima Hashmi and other members of the family. He recalled Hashmi's vital role in the golden age of PTV, where he introduced new aspects of humour and wrote amazing plays.
Shehbaz Sharif noted that his pen shed light on brilliant characters, traditions and theories and that he, along with other like-minded writers and scholars, had imparted culture, taste and literature to society. He prayed for the elevation of Hashmi's rank in the afterlife and patience for his loved ones.
Also, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb expressed deep sorrow and regret over the passing of Hashmi, recognising his contributions as an esteemed scholar, playwright and poet in the entertainment industry. She also prayed for the departed soul.
Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi also expressed condolence on the death of Hashmi.
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