Shoaib Hashmi

Shoaib Hashmi (12 July 1938 – 15 May 2023) was a Pakistani playwright, actor and academic.

Career
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 He also studied theater at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.

Hashmi taught economics for many years at Government College (now Government College University), 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 Mira Hashmi.

Death
Hashimi died on 15 May 2023, at the age of 84. Prior to his death, he had been sick and paralysed, with difficulty in walking and talking. He received treatment in Lahore.

Television serials
He wrote the following comedy TV serials for Pakistan Television (PTV), which originally aired in the 1970s.
 * Akkar Bakkar (1970s comedy show designed to educate children)
 * Sach Gupp (1970s comedy show)
 * Taal Matol (1970s comedy show)
 * Balila - banned soon after it aired.

Newspaper column

 * 'Taal Matol' newspaper column in The News International newspaper on Sundays.

Awards

 * Pride of Performance in 1995
 * Tamgha-i-Imtiaz