Tabish Hashmi announces exit from Geo TV's Hasna Mana Hai

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 August 2026 |  JP Staff Report

Comedian Tabish Hashmi announced he is leaving Geo TV's talk show Hasna Mana Hai after five years, thanking viewers and colleagues in an Instagram post. No reason was given, and claims linking his exit to a video about Azad Kashmir remain unverified.

Summary

ISLAMABAD — Comedian and television host Tabish Hashmi has announced that he is leaving Geo TV's popular comedy talk show Hasna Mana Hai, bringing his run on the program to an end after nearly five years.

In a post on Instagram, Hashmi thanked viewers and colleagues, expressing gratitude for the support he received during his tenure on the show. His announcement did not disclose a reason for his departure or reveal his plans.

Tabish thanks viewers

"It was a pleasure being on National TV for almost 5 years. I've said my thank yous in person to everyone who contributed. To the audience of 'Hasna Mana Hai ', I will never forget the love that you have shown. Thank you!!" Hashmi wrote in the Instagram post.

The announcement prompted widespread reactions on social media, with fans praising his work on the show and speculating about the reasons behind his exit. However, neither Hashmi nor Geo TV has publicly provided further details about the circumstances surrounding his departure as of Sunday.

Unverified speculation circulates online

Following Hashmi's announcement, social media users circulated claims linking his departure to a video he had recently posted commenting on unrest and public protests in Azad Kashmir. The claims suggest the video may have contributed to his exit from the show.

Those claims, however, remain unverified. JournalismPakistan found no official statement from Geo TV or Hashmi confirming any connection between the social media video and his departure. Online discussions have reflected a range of theories, but none have been substantiated by credible evidence.

Hasna Mana Hai became one of Pakistan's best-known comedy talk shows during Hashmi's tenure, featuring politicians, entertainers, athletes, and public figures in a light-hearted interview format. The program continued airing new episodes through late July 2026 before Hashmi's farewell announcement.

Geo TV has not announced whether Hasna Mana Hai will continue with a new host or provided any details about the show's future.

ATTRIBUTION: Based on a social media post published by Tabish Hashmi on Instagram and publicly available information from Geo TV. References to online speculation are included solely to note their existence; no verified evidence currently links Hashmi's departure to the claims circulating on social media.

PHOTO: A screenshot from Geo TV's Hasna Mana Hai