Sohail Hashmi

Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian of Delhi, social activist, film-maker and heritage conservationist.

Career Hashmi conducts immersive Delhi Heritage Walks which are aimed at introducing citizens, particularly children, to their city. He incorporates history of people, culture, food and architecture of Delhi in these walks. He won a Heritage Award from INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Delhi Chapter in 2022 for his walks.

Hashmi is the author of a book Sanchi: Where Tigers Fly and Lions Have Horns. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India Series.

Hashmi advocates preservation of heritage and history when development and revamping projects are undertaken.