Shujaat Hashmi
Pakistani television and film actor (died 2026)
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Shujaat Hashmi (Punjabi, Urdu: شجاعت ہاشمی; born 31 October 1950 – died March 2026) was a Pakistani television and film actor.[1] He is 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.
Shujaat Hashmi | |
|---|---|
شجاعت ہاشمی | |
| Born | 31 October 1950 |
| Died | March 2026 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–2026 |
| Known for | Waris (1979 TV serial) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (1994) |
Career
Hashmi started his career in Yawar Hayat's PTV drama Kuhar.[2] His debut film Chhad Buray Di Yaari was released in 1975. He gained popularity by playing the role of Mauladad in Amjad Islam Amjad's hit TV drama Waris (1979–1980).[3] After the success of Waris, he played a lead role in the 1979 Urdu film Khaak Aur Khoon, directed by Masood Parvez.[2][4] He is also known for his role in the films Wadda Khan and Do Ziddi (both 1983).[5]
Death
On 13 March 2026, it was announced that Hashmi had died.[6]
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 | |
| 1975 | Makoos Rabtay | Asif | Aik Muhabbat Sau Afsanay |
| 1975 | Chaangar | Amjad | Aik Muhabbat Sau Afsanay |
| 1979–1980 | Waris | Maula Dad / Fateh Sher | |
| 1983 | Picnic | Iftikhar | |
| 1992 | Jhalla | Jhalla | Ajj Di Kahani Long-play |
| 1995 | Zard Dopehar | Malik Mehrban Ali | Character based on Nawaz Sharif |
| 1999 | Naqaab | Jamshaid | |
| — | Kuhar | ||
| — | Raat Ka Pichhla Pehar | ||
| — | Rani Aur Razia | ||
| — | Kirchian | ||
| — | Badlon Par Basera | ||
| — | Aakhir-e-Shab | ||
| 2004 | Kantay |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts | Won | [2] |
