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Dr. Sharaf Naved Rehman

Brownsville, TX, USA

1948 - March 4, 2021

1948 - Mar 4, 2021

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Samira Nargis Rehman

My Brother, my Bhai is no more now....but I can feel him around me, his voice is still echoes in my ears , whenever i raised my hands for him after every prayer I heard his oice " hmm baby ! Kee haal ay" means, how are you? ... He alwas addressed me , Baby.! coz our age difference was 15 years..He was the elder one and I was the youngest but we were very close. There are thousands of memories, bundle of his letters...and heavy stones of grief and sorrow.. May God give him highest rank in Jannah..🤲🏼

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Sandeep Gujjari

Rest In Peace

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Omar Jamil

RIP

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Madubuko Diakité

On behalf of Urban Blomqvist, Hilmi Desai and myself (Madubuko Diakit`) please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Sharaf Naved Rehman, aka Tony Broadwick. He was a great mentor, photographer, filmmaker and photographer. He also published several novels and short stories. He was very talented and shared his talents with many others generously.
RIP Sharaf Naved Rehman.

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Madubuko Diakité

Sharaf Naved Rehman, AKA Tony Broadwick, passed away on March 4th his year while driving from Brownsville, Texas to Miami, Florida. According to the OB published by the Ever Loved funeral home in Brownsville, the cause of his sudden death was a stroke.
When he died Sharaf was a professor at the University of Texas, Brownsville, where he had been teaching for some time. But that’s not all that he did during his long successful life. He taught television and film production at Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida and several other colleges through-out the US, England and Sweden. Before that he had a long history of publishing, photography and filmmaking in Lund, Sweden.
I met him in 1968 In Lund where he was teaching courses at an adult education institute. I was introduced to him by Dr. Hilmi Desai who had known him for some time. Friends here called him Tony and he was a born teacher. Right after I told him I wanted to learn how to make short films, he showed me a lovely 16mm film camera and instructed me on how to use it. That was the first time I had ever seen such a camera, and we became good friends from that moment on.
Our friendship grew as he mentored me on how to hold a camera steady, how to light a scene, and how to write a script. He also mentored me on how to develop and print photographic pictures I shot in Lund during that rather green winter of 1968 – 1969.
In fact, that winter was so green that Tony (Sharaf) shot a romantic feature film entitled The Green Leaves of Winter. My training was to carry tripods, hold lighting and microphones, sometimes even in the snow.
Sharaf, or Tony, was a brilliant photographer and took thousands of pictures around the university town of Lund where we lived. He also gave advice freely and informed me of the opening of a film institute at Stockholm University. We both took courses under the guidance of Sweden’s renowned professor of film, Rune Waldekranz. I stayed on to earn a master’s degree and conduct doctorate studies there while Tony moved on to write novels and make films.
When my wife and I visited him at Lynn University some years ago, he sadly told me that the film and the novels had been destroyed in flood at the adult education institute where he had stored them. I felt very badly about that, and so did he.
Whether answering to Sharaf or Tony, Dr. Rehman was a generous and kind person. He was polite to everyone, and never hesitated to give a lesson or a piece of advice concerning the cinematic or photographic arts. When he visited my wife and I in New York City in early 1970, I asked him what I should do to complete my education in film history. His advice was direct and to the point: “You should return to Sweden and take that master’s degree you registered for.” I never regrated taking that piece of advice.
I speak for many people in Lund when I say I was very saddened to learn of his passing, and I extend my sincere condolences to his wife, Siv, and family. This, from the bottom of our hears.
Rest In Peace, dear friend and mentor. Rest In Peace.
Madubuko Diakité
Urban Blomqvist
Hilmi Desai

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Madubuko Diakité

Several of us in Lund, Sweden are very, very sad to lean of Sharaf's passing. We extend our sincere condolences... Read more Several of us in Lund, Sweden are very, very sad to lean of Sharaf's passing. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Siv... Read more Several of us in Lund, Sweden are very, very sad to... Read more

Madubuko Diakité

I am very happy that I have copies of the photographs he took of me and some of our mutual friends. And I'm... Read more I am very happy that I have copies of the photographs he took of me and some of our mutual friends. And I'm happy that I visited... Read more I am very happy that I have copies of the photographs... Read more

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John Wood

I wish nothing but peace and love to all his family and friends.
Thanks for the mentorship, teachings, and friendship.

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Samira Nargis Rehman

I am the youngest sister of Sharaf. I was very young when he left Pakistan but when he returned for the first time, that moment is a memory that holds a special place in my heart. I was standing in front of him and I asked him, "who are you? Tell me your name so that I can tell my father about." He laughed and said, "Oh, baby! What's wrong with you? It's me, your Bhai (brother)."After that he visited on and off. After every two, three months, for some weeks.I was a fan of my brother. I would use his jackets, shirts, watches and he would never mind that. I would use his colognes to feel his presence. l loved to see him, even when he was reading, eating, talking to someone or just sleeping. He was very fluent in Urdu but he could not write it correctly, for he was out of practice, of course.We wrote many stories together, and he'd ask me for help with his scripts, especially the ones in Urdu. After his heart bypass surgery, he never came back to Pakistan. But, we were connected through the internet; phone calls, facebook, emails, etc. Last year, during the first lockdown, he was in Poland for quite a few months. We talked almost everyday, then. He was always worried about Siv, talking about how she is alone and he's stuck in Poland.For the last five years, I had been having some health issues. He would regularly ask about my check-ups and my medicines. We talked, for the last time, on the 2nd of March. He told me his whole plan. On the 3rd of March, I sent him a text and he replied, saying he would leave for Florida around 10am-11am.But now, there will be no message and no call.May he rest in peace and may Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah.

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Ronny Noor

2021, Brownsville, Texas

Dr. Sharaf Rehman was multi-talented. He was a professor, poet, playwright, and photographer. I was so impressed with some of his pictures that I asked for his permission to write suitable haiku for them. He was kind enough to give me permission. Thus, together we published several haiga, with his pictures and my poems. But he gave me the greatest proof of his generosity when he agreed to organize my manuscript of illustrated poems. It required spending days on the computer. I offered to pay him. But he would not take money. He was happy to be able to help a "brother." Thus, I realized that he was not only a brilliant man but also a kind one. I enjoyed talking to him and discussing myriad topics, from politics to movies. He left an indelible mark in me and I will miss him dearly. I pray for his soul to rest in peace.

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Douglas Foley

I was stunned to learn of Sharaf's passing at this late date, May 2023. We shared an apartment together ... Read more I was stunned to learn of Sharaf's passing at this late date, May 2023. We shared an apartment together while attending graduate... Read more I was stunned to learn of Sharaf's passing at this ... Read more

Ahmed Faraz Rao

1978, Sargodha, Pakistan

This photo was captured by me with my first camera when he visited our home in Sargodha City perhaps in 1978. He was my first cousin. Last month he told me that he is also planning a commercial movie. He promised that me and my daughter will be a part of his team for his next movie but "Man proposes, God disposes". Our dreams have also died and buried with him. We will always miss him. May Allah bless his soul and grant him highest place in Jannah. Aameen.

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Rodrigo Moreno

2017, The Whole Premiere

Rodrigo Moreno

For many years, this man was my inspiration. I learned a lot from him in my career as a filmmaker. He was gracious and kind enough to guide me through my first movie, "The Whole," in which he played one of the main characters. On and off, we used to talk about films and shared each other's scripts. We became good friends, and I sure miss him already. The only regret I have is not being able to finish the work sooner. I would've love to hear your thoughts on it, but I am sure from heaven, you will keep guiding all of us. Rest in peace, my friend and mentor. So long professor Rehman; So long Tony Broadwick.
This is an extract from the speech he gave in our movie:
------------------------- RAVI --------------------------------
Some people ask, Why do we celebrate his passing and not his
birth?
We cannot define a man; we can only define what he has been.
We as human beings are only possibilities; we define ourselves
throughout our lives, with things that we accomplish and the
ones that we don't.

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Robert Ahrens

Dr. Rehman made a significant impact in my life. I am an older student about to graduate with my undergrad. Dr. Rehman expected a lot from his students, and I always felt like he expected more from me. He always made it a point to leave an open line of communication. Losing Dr. Rehman is truly a loss to the university and the world overall.

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Samira Nargis Rehman

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Jennifer Lemanski

2019, Brownsville, TX, USA

Sharaf and I in his office. I believe we took this as a “before” picture as I had been telling him about my weight loss goals.

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Jennifer Lemanski

Sharaf was always a supportive and amazing colleague to me. I am so thankful to have known him since 2015. He was an amazing and helpful person and I will miss how he could make me laugh and all of the interesting, random conversations that we would have. I think one of our favorite things to talk about was the “trolley problem” ethical dilemma.

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William Strong

William Strong

Sharaf and I with Turkish colleagues at The University of Istanbul.

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Haider Ali

Picture of our dear brother , taken about 45 years ago. May Allah give him Jannah Firdaus , Ameen. I remember with great love our amazing conversations over the years . A true gentleman . Until we meet again inshallah. Condolences to his wife Siv and family .

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William Strong

I'm so happy to see this. I never say a picture of Sharaf when he was very young. Even then, he had a lot... Read more I'm so happy to see this. I never say a picture of Sharaf when he was very young. Even then, he had a lot of books on the shelf... Read more I'm so happy to see this. I never say a picture of... Read more

Haider Ali

I will try to find other pictures of him and post here . All the best . I will try to find other pictures of him and post here . All the best . I will try to find other pictures of him and post here... Read more

Sadia Hussain

Sharaf with the cricket team

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Sadia Hussain

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

May Allah grant Sharaf Jannat ul Firdous, forgive his short comings, make his journey easy for him, and give the grieving family patience at this time.

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Sadia Hussain

On behalf of the Hussain family, all I can say is that we are all in a state of shock at the sudden and untimely passing of our dear friend Sharaf.
We had known him for many years and he had always been a close confidant, a trusted friend, and an astute exponent of shrewd and sound advice in times of need.
Our friendship blossomed over the years and Sharaf became a frequent guest at our home, visiting often, replete with gifts. He was often to be seen playing cricket on the pitch in the front of the house with my husband, son Jalal, and other members of the Pakistani community.
He was always welcome in our home and made a great impression on us and a great impact on the lives of our children. We enjoyed our conversations with him, especially those conducted in Punjabi. I never thought I would use that language again. More recently he began to work closely with our daughter Hania on a research project concerning diabetes in the RGV valley. She was thrilled at the help he was offering and the confidence he was instilling in her.
We were delighted when he accepted our offer to move in with us for a period of time after relocating his wife to Florida. We were all looking forward to a pleasant and joyful time together. I referred to him as my bhai ( brother ) and he addressed me as his bhana ( sister ).
My last memory of my dear bhai was him parking his car in front of our guest house into which he would move on his return from Florida. I assured him that all would be ready for him on his return in 3 weeks. His last words to me were, “See you, then, in 3 weeks!” My reply was, “Yes, see you in 3 weeks and may Allah give you a safe journey.”
The dreadful news of his passing has left a void in our lives which I feel will never be filled. It is going to take a long time for us all to get over his passing. He touched our lives in so many ways. Farewell, Sharaf, my friend, my brother, my bhai. You will always be remembered.

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William Strong

The most fun I ever had with Sharaf was going together to a conference in Istanbul. We spent a day together walking all over that beautiful city. He would not take a cab. He loved to walk. And so walk we did probably about ten miles that day, stopping for coffee now and then and a fine lunch of Kebabs, followed by Baklava. He was a perfect tour guide, providing histories all along the way.

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Ahmed Faraz Rao

He will always remain alive in our hearts. May Allah grant him "Jannat al Firdous", Aameen.

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William Strong

Sharaf was a splendid conversationalist. He listened intently to all that you had to say and shared his own stories and perspectives with animated sincerity and good humor. I'm always going miss his laugh. He laughed so well with such depth of appreciation for the moment. I would go to his office, which was next to mine, intending to stay only a moment, and before I'd know it forty minutes would go by, time beautifully spent. He was always gracious with his time and his expertise in world cultures, and film and theater and literature and poetry. I loved that his own creative works, particularly his plays, had such enthusiastic receptions and huge numbers of readers in far-off lands. He took many of our students on their first trips ever to Europe, and, being a man fluent in several languages, with years of experience living abroad, he was able to give them a unique introduction to the great cities of Europe that they will always treasure.

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Mohammad Harun Zaman

Dear Bhabi Siv !
What can one offer to the most loving partner in Life of Sharaf Navade Rehman except these few words for a Refined Intellectual & Most Compassionate Humanitarian who ALWAYS gave whatever he had Knowledge , Skills Advice , , Truth & Affections ,
Siv Bhabi Ji , we will keep his memories alive the Best we can between us .
Let us All have the Strength of TOGATHERNESS to send our Brother to his Last Journey in the Most Dignified way possible under present circumstances .
May Allah Subhantala give us Guidance of Deepest Due Prayers for Sharaf Navade Rehman , this Saintly Dear Freiend .

Harun Zaman . 07949234540 .

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