Adeel Hashmi
| Adeel Hashmi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Adeel Hashmi 17 July 1973 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Parent(s) |
Muneeza Hashmi (Mother)[1] Humair Hashmi (Father) Ali Hashmi (Brother) |
| Relatives |
Shoaib Hashmi (uncle) Salima Hashmi (aunt) Faiz Ahmad Faiz (grandfather)[1] Alys Faiz (grandmother) Mira Hashmi (cousin) |
Adeel Hashmi (born in July 17, 1973) is a Pakistani television/film actor, comedian, social worker, producer, filmmaker, and screenwriter.[2] He is known for his comical roles in shows such as Teen Bata Teen and Ulta Saeeda.[3][1]
Family affiliation with media industry
Adeel Hashmi was born in Islamabad, Pakistan. He studied at Government College University. He holds an MBA degree from Imperial College and Master's of Fine Arts degree from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, U.S.[1]
Professional career
Filmography
Pakistan Television
He started his career working for PTV, which was the only channel available in Pakistan in the 1990s. His most popular show was Teen Bata Teen where he played the part of Luci.
ARY
His character of Luci was the inspiration for 'The Luci and Shuffu Show' in which he played the same role.
GEO
He is known for Faisal Qureshi's TV programs 'Ulta Saeeda' and 'Saj Dhaj'.
Advertisements
He is known for his Ufone comedy ads. He has also appeared in ads for the following:
- Coca-Cola
- UBL
- Amrat Cola
- Aids Public Service ads
- Trend Mobile
Working with Faisal Qureshi
Faisal Qureshi (actor) and Adeel Hashmi have worked together since Hashmi entered the Pakistani entertainment industry.[3]
Wikkid Plus
Adeel Hashmi has worked as the host of TV program 'Mera Teacher No. 1' on Wikkid Plus.[4]
As a TV producer and writer
Adeel Hashmi wrote and produced the TV drama Teen Bata Teen, a popular 1995 PTV comedy drama. It was directed by Jawad Bashir. It was based on adventures of 3 young roommates - Faisal Qureshi, Adeel Hashmi, Ali Tahir and Salman Shahid.[3]
Discography
Adeel Hashmi has starred in music video of 'Dr aur Billa'.
Personal life
Adeel Hashmi is married with two children: one daughter and one son.
Family
Adeel Hashmi belongs to a well known family in Pakistan. He is the grandson of the renowned poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, whose wife Alys Faiz was a well known educator.[1] His mother Muneeza Hashmi worked at PTV for many years. His aunt Salima Hashmi is a prominent educational personality known for a campaign supporting nuclear disarmament. Another relative, Mira Hashmi, is also a retired television actress.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 https://paintingsouls.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/comedy-is-the-very-essence-of-life-adeel-hashmi/, Profile of Adeel Hashmi on wordpress.com website, Retrieved 3 March 2017
- ↑ "Adeel Hashmi Drama & Movies List, Height, Date of Birth & Net Worth". Pakistani.PK - Your Local Guide to Business Listings, Restaurants, Hotels & Product Reviews. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- 1 2 3 https://www.dawn.com/news/1184967, '6 Pakistani comedy shows that need to make a comeback', Dawn newspaper, Published 31 May 2015, Retrieved 3 March 2017
- ↑ "Adeel Hashmi as Host of TV program 'Mera Teacher No. 1'". PakTVonline. Retrieved 3 March 2017.