Hashmat Khan

It was one of the cold days of winter in Kabul, Afghanistan, but the earth was celebrating the birth of a Star by covering everywhere with its white snow carpet. The Universe was aware of the birth of a Star to light up the world with his talent. The family named this Star, Hashmatulla, who is known to all as Hashmat Khan. He was born on March 2nd. As he was growing up the desire to be an actor was also growing with him. He used to visualize (even at a very young age) where he was going to shoot his films and songs.He was doubted by his family and friends who thought this acting craze would soon faze.When he was 16 years of age he had a choice of going to London, Germany or India for further studies. He chose India, to be close to Bollywood. He joined P.G.D.A.V. college in New Delhi where some of his family where staying. He was soon involved in outdoor sports, his other love. He excelled in 100 and 400 meters dash and won his college many medals. He was also voted Athlete of the Year several years in a row. Everyone thought that Hashmat's dream to be an actor was soon forgotten. When he completed his BA. Hashmat wanted to move to Mumbai to start his career in films. His father, (who was Deputy Speaker of Parliament for 4 terms in Kabul Afghanistan), like any other father, wanted him to join Politics. His father made a deal with Hashmat and said if Hashmat finished his MA. in Political Science, he would not stop him from joining films. Hashmat had a dream, and he was not going to let anything stand in his way. He finished his MA. and moved to Mumbai. When he first arrived in Mumbai, he had a lot of modeling assignments from big Companies like Avis Jeans, Chirag Din, Wills and many others. He was very successful in the modeling world, but he still wanted to be an actor. He took acting lessons from Asha Chandra’s world renowned Acting Academy in Mumbai. He was spotted by India’s King of Comedy, Mr. Johnny Walker who signed him for a lead in his forthcoming film ‘Pauchay Hue Log’, which was to be directed by Mr.Johnny Walker himself. Hashmat Khan also signed an exclusive contract for 3 years with Mr. Amjad Khan. Unfortunately Mr.Amjad Khan passed away before he was able to finish his projects. Hashmat Khan was now free to sign movies like ‘Such’, ‘Bandh Darwaza’, and ‘Kishan Avtar’. He established Rahimi Films International in 1995, and is a member of The Association of Motion Pictures and TV Producers and was now interested in Directing and Producing films. He has directed and produced 3 projects in Persian. ‘Sitara’, ‘Dear Afghanistan’ and ‘Roya’ which was the first Cinemascope film in Afghanistan. He is presently living in Kabul, Afghanistan and plans to setup an Institute for Film Academy in collaboration with Mediotek. Hashmat has bigger dreams of taking the Afghan Cinema to the peak of advancement, with the latest technology and winning Awards in filmmaking for his country. He is also busy producing, directing and acting in two films to be shot entirely in Afghanistan. ‘Spring of Hope’ is to be shot in Pashto with local Artists and Indian technicians, and ‘Prem Duand’ to be shot in Hindi with Indian Stars and technicians.