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Tabish Hashmi
تابش احمد ہاشمی
Born
Tabish Ahmed Hashmi

(1985-06-11) 11 June 1985 (age 41)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistan; Canada
EducationSir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Occupations
  • Stand-up comedian
  • television host
  • actor
Years active2015–present
Known forTo Be Honest (Nashpati Prime); Hasna Mana Hai (Geo TV)
SpouseHira Hashmi

Tabish Ahmed Hashmi is a Pakistani-Canadian stand-up comedian, television host, and actor. He is best known as the host of the digital talk show To Be Honest on the YouTube channel Nashpati Prime, and the prime-time television comedy talk show Hasna Mana Hai on Geo TV.[1] In 2026, he made his feature film debut portraying an antagonist role in the crime comedy film Aag Lagay Basti Mein.[2]

Early life and career

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Hashmi was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan.[3] He graduated with a degree in engineering from the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.[4] Before transitioning into the entertainment industry, Hashmi lived in Canada, where he was employed professionally in the logistics and supply-chain management sectors.[5]

Career

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Stand-up comedy and digital media (2015–2022)

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Hashmi began his career in entertainment performing stand-up comedy, notably appearing in the live local collective The Laughing Stock in Karachi.[4] He gained wider public recognition through self-published digital comedic videos. In 2020, he was profiled by Aurora magazine as a notable digital media figure following his rapid audience growth on social media platforms.[3]

In 2020, Hashmi was cast as the host of To Be Honest (TBH), a digital celebrity talk show produced by Nashpati Prime.[4] Directed by Azfar Ali, the web-series featured unscripted, candid interviews with entertainment personalities and digital content creators, including Sanam Jung, Saboor Aly, and Irfan Junejo.[4] The series ran for three seasons, establishing Hashmi's profile for quick wit and conversational broadcasting. He announced his departure from the digital platform in January 2022 after signing a broadcast contract with Geo Network.[4]

Mainstream television broadcasting (2022–present)

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Hashmi transitioned to mainstream television hosting in 2022 with the launch of Hasna Mana Hai, a weekend evening comedy talk show broadcast on Geo TV.[1] The format blends celebrity interviews with audience interaction and satirical sketches.[6] During cricket tournaments in 2025, he also hosted the live sports-comedy program Haarna Mana Hai alongside former international cricketers Rashid Latif and Fawad Alam.[7]

In January 2026, Hashmi appeared as a guest commentator on Geo TV's current affairs program Report Card, discussing municipal governance and civic infrastructure concerns in Karachi following the Gul Plaza commercial fire incident.[8]

Film debut (2026)

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Hashmi made his cinematic debut in the 2026 Eid ul-Fitr theatrical release Aag Lagay Basti Mein, a situational crime-comedy film directed by Bilal Atif Khan.[2] The film starred Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan in lead roles, with Hashmi playing the supporting antagonist character Changaiz (alias "Chota Marble"), the son of a local crime syndicate leader.[9][10]

His transition to acting received positive critical commentary; the Khaleej Times noted his character's introduction as an entertainment highlight of the film,[11] while Dawn Images observed that he balanced a menacing persona with comic vulnerability.[10]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2020–2022 To Be Honest Host Nashpati Prime Web talk-series
2022–present Hasna Mana Hai Host Geo TV Late-night talk show
2025 Haarna Mana Hai Host Geo TV Sports comedy program

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2026 Aag Lagay Basti Mein Changaiz / Chota Marble Film acting debut

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2021 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Use of Humour in Social Media Nominated [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tabish Hashmi hopes to push boundaries of Pakistan TV industry with upcoming comedy show". Geo.tv. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Tabish Hashmi set for film debut in 'Aag Lagay Basti Mein'". The Express Tribune. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Sami Qahar (1 November 2020). "2020's Social Media Heroes". Aurora. Dawn Media Group. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d e Irfan Ul Haq (15 January 2022). "Comedian Tabish Hashmi is ready to say goodbye to TBH". Dawn Images. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  5. ^ "Tabish Hashmi says he needs more time, money, influence to enter politics". The Express Tribune. 19 April 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  6. ^ "Hasna Mana Hai". Geo.tv. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  7. ^ "Haarna Mana Hai". Geo.tv. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Comedian Tabish Hashmi believes the citizens of Karachi could do a better job running the city". Dawn Images. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  9. ^ "The trailer for Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa's Aag Lagay Basti Mein is finally out". Dawn Images. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Review: Aag Lagay Basti Mein is loud, local and leans into chaos". Dawn Images. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  11. ^ "Aag Lagay Basti Mein Review: Mahira Khan shines in the Pakistani romcom about good versus evil". Khaleej Times. 21 March 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
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