Adeem Hashmi (born; 1 August 1946 - 5 November 2001) (Urdu: عدیم ہاشمی) was a Pakistani poet, writer and playwright.
Life and career
Hashmi's birth name is Fashih Uddin. He is considered one of the
finest modern poets of Urdu. He wrote the drama serial "Aghosh" for Pakistan Television, a successful drama serial of its time. He also wrote a few stories for the comedy-drama series "Guest House" and also songs for radio and TV. He lived most of his life traveling to USA and for this heart transplant in 2001, he went to the United States on his last trip to his friend and prominent poet Ifti Nasim who then took care of his burial because of the post 9/11 crisis.
Literary works
Hashmi works includes books, poetry, poems and lyrics.
Death
Hashmi died during a heart transplant surgery at the cook county hospital on 5 November 2001 and laid to rest in a cemetery for Pakistanis in Chicago, USA.