Shujaat Hashmi
Shujaat Hashmi | |
|---|---|
شجاعت ہاشمی | |
| Born | October 31, 1947 |
| Died | March 13, 2026 (aged 78) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–2026 |
| Known for | Waris (1979 TV serial) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (1994) |
Shujaat Hashmi (Punjabi, Urdu: شجاعت ہاشمی; died March 2026) was a Pakistani television and film actor. He was known for his roles in the television drama Waris and the film Khaak Aur Khoon, both appearing in 1979. He was honoured with the Pride of Performance Award in 1994.
Early life and education
Hashmi was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab and did his Masters in History from Gordon College, Rawalpindi. He then joined Radio Pakistan's Rawalpindi Center.
Career
Hashmi started his career in Yawar Hayat's PTV drama Kuhar. His debut film Chhad Buray Di Yaari was released in 1975 and was in Punjabi. He gained popularity by playing the role of Mauladad in Amjad Islam Amjad's hit TV drama Waris (1979–1980). After the success of Waris, he played a lead role in the 1979 Urdu film Khaak Aur Khoon, directed by Masood Parvez. He was also known for his role in the films Wadda Khan and Do Ziddi (both 1983).
Death
On 13 March 2026, it was announced that Hashmi had died after prolonged illness. He was 78 years old.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Chhad Buray Di Yaari | Punjabi | |
| 1978 | Haider Ali | Urdu | |
| 1979 | Khaak Aur Khoon | Notable patriotic film | |
| 1980 | Sohra Tay Javai | Punjabi | |
| 1981 | Lajawab | Urdu | |
| Chacha Bhateeja | Punjabi | ||
| 1982 | Khubsoorat | Urdu | |
| Noukar Tay Malik | Punjabi | ||
| Dostana | |||
| Wohti Da Sawal A | |||
| 1983 | Sahib Ji | ||
| Do Ziddi | |||
| Aakhri Muqabila | |||
| Raka | |||
| Shagird Maulay Jatt Da | |||
| Wadda Khan | |||
| 1984 | Dil Maa Da | ||
| 1985 | Haq Mehar | ||
| 1986 | Jitt Qanoon Di | ||
| Hitler | |||
| Babul Dian Galian | Lead role | ||
| Shehnai | |||
| 1987 | Doli Tay Hathkari | ||
| Khanu Sher | |||
| 1988 | Commando Action | ||
| 1990 | Garm Lahoo | ||
| 1992 | Marshal | ||
| 1992 | Sher Jang |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Ya Naseeb Clinic | Doctor Nasir | |
| 1976 | Makoos Rabtay | Asif | Aik Muhabbat Sau Afsanay |
| Zood-e-Pashaimaan | Laila's Father | ||
| Chaangar | Amjad | ||
| 1979 | Zanjeer | Sheefa Naag | Aik Haqeeqat Aik Fasana |
| 1979–1980 | Waris | Maula Dad / Fateh Sher | |
| 1983 | Picnic | Iftikhar | |
| 1987 | Wadi | Kamal Khan | |
| 1992 | Jhalla | Jhalla | Anthology: Ajj Di Kahani |
| 1995 | Zard Dopehar | Malik Mehrban Ali | Character based on Nawaz Sharif |
| 1997 | Shanakht | Jan Muhammad | |
| Family Front | Khushiya's Mamu | ||
| Kot Kher Deen | |||
| 1999 | Naqaab | Jamshaid | |
| — | Kohar | ||
| — | Raat Ka Pichhla Pehar | ||
| — | Rani Aur Razia | ||
| — | Kirchian | ||
| — | Aakhir-e-Shab | ||
| 2004 | Kantay |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts | Won |
References
- ↑ "اداکار شجاعت ہاشمی کی فنکاروں کے مسائل کے حل کیلئے کاوشیں جاری". Daily Pakistan (in Urdu). 1 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 Ahmed, Shoaib (14 March 2026). "Shujaat Hashmi, known for Waris and Zard Dopehr, passes away". Dawn News. Archived from the original on 6 August 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Shujaat hashmi (صدارتی تمغہ برائے حسن کارکردگی۔ شجاعت ہاشمی)". Tareekh e Pakistan (in Urdu).
- ↑ "ڈرامہ سیریل 'وارث' 40 برس بعد بھی لوگوں کو کیوں یاد ہے؟". Voice of America (Urdu). 19 June 2020.
- ↑ Zafar, Abdul Hafeez (6 May 2022). "قیام پاکستان پر بننے والی فلمیں". Duniya Sunday Magazine (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 17 July 2022.
- ↑ "Shujaat Hashmi | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ Veteran actor Shujaat Hashmi passes away
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