Aaroh's Haider Hashmi passes away

E-Paper | April 30, 2026

Haider Hashimi, a well known guitarist and band member of Aaroh, passed away late Sunday night. He was 40.

Hashmi was diagnosed with a brain tumour last month and was admitted to hospital for treatment. The musician is survived by a widow and three children.

Hashmi joined Aaroh after its founding member and lead guitarist Nabeel Nihal Chishti left the band. Before he was diagnosed, he was busy completing various projects including some songs for Ali Azmat and the second album of Roxen.

Hashmi’s famous songs include Na Kaho, Pyar Ka Jaal, and Raag Neela.

Pakistani singer Ali Zafar, along with others, expressed sorrow over Hashmi's death.

In memory

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Jef

Jul 07, 2014 03:11pm

RIP! May God rest his soul in eternal peace and heaven.Ameen!

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Ahmed

Jul 07, 2014 03:51pm

Extremely sad to hear that. He was undoubtedly a creative and innovative guitar player as one can notice in songs like raag neela. This also shows how fragile and unpredictable life is. Lets always remember our own end. RIP Hashmi !

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Sheeraz

Jul 07, 2014 04:16pm

Sad news! Loss of great talent! May he RIP!

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owais khanl

Jul 07, 2014 04:36pm

Ii`m so sad he is my favorite giutarist :`(

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Skeptic

Jul 07, 2014 04:53pm

Deeply saddened to hear about this. He was a good musician and even a better human being. I had the pleasure of playing along with him and Farhad in their Mind Riot days,always brimming with ideas and creativity. A good decent bloke,my heart goes out for his young family.May Lord have mercy on his soul and grant relief to the family.

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Masoud

Jul 07, 2014 06:03pm

Life is a very precious thing, it should not be wasted, not even in his wildest dream Haider Hashimi may have thought of going so soon yet it happened & it will happen to every living soul. May Allah have mercy on him & pardon his sin.

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Arisha G

Jul 07, 2014 06:17pm

Inna Lilla he Wa Inna Ilaihe Raje'oon. May Allah give his family and loved ones the strength to be able to bear this sudden loss. Havent heard their music in a while but I clearly remember voting for Aaroh in Battle of the bands.

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Usman Khan

Jul 08, 2014 11:17am

Man! Very sad to hear this news....I loved the guitar on all those songs, had no idea that they were played by the same person....Pakistan truly lost a great talent today...RIP brother, I hope your family is taken care of...

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Haseeb

Jul 08, 2014 12:25pm

@Masoud Amin. Very true indeed.

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