Shujaat Hashmi (Punjabi, ; 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.Veteran actor Shujaat Hashmi passes away He was 78 years old.
Filmography Films +YearTitleLanguageNotes1975Chhad Buray Di YaariPunjabi1978Haider AliUrdu1979Khaak Aur KhoonNotable patriotic film1980Sohra Tay JavaiPunjabi1981LajawabUrduChacha BhateejaPunjabi1982KhubsooratUrduNoukar Tay MalikPunjabiDostanaWohti Da Sawal A1983Sahib JiDo ZiddiAakhri MuqabilaRakaShagird Maulay Jatt DaWadda Khan1984Dil Maa Da1985Haq Mehar1986Jitt Qanoon DiHitlerBabul Dian GalianLead roleShehnai1987Doli Tay HathkariKhanu Sher1988Commando Action1990Garm Lahoo1992Marshal1992Sher Jang
Television series +YearTitleRoleNotes1975Ya Naseeb ClinicDoctor NasirMakoos RabtayAsifAik Muhabbat Sau AfsanayChaangarAmjad1979–1980WarisMaula Dad / Fateh Sher1983PicnicIftikhar1992JhallaJhallaAjj Di Kahani Long-play1995Zard DopeharMalik Mehrban AliCharacter based on Nawaz Sharif1999NaqaabJamshaid—Kuhar—Raat Ka Pichhla Pehar—Rani Aur Razia—Kirchian—Badlon Par Basera—Aakhir-e-Shab2004Kantay
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Ref. 1994 Pride of Performance Award Arts
References
External links Shujaat Hashmi at IMDb