Naeem Hashmi

Naeem Hashmi was a famous actor, writer, poet, producer, and director in Pakistan. He was famous for his roles as a villain in the late 1940s and 1950s, but he later took character roles in over 100 films.^[1] His naats, or praises said for the Islamic prophet Muhammad also earned him much fame. Many of his films, such as the banned Inqalab-e-Kashmir, touched upon social and national issues. He died on April 27, 1976^[2], due to diabetes and a high blood-sugar level. Naeem Hashmi's elder son Khawar Naeem Hashmi is a Pakistani journalist and now working with Geo TV as bureau chief in Lahore.

References

1. ^ Pakistani film icon: Naeem Hashmi - Daily Times Pakistan
2. ^ Naeem Hashmi—a film legend - The News International

• Naeem Hashmi’s anniversary on 27th - Daily The News International

External links

• Naeem Hashmi at the Internet Movie Database

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