Some important personalities belong to Asota Sharif
[Brief account]
1-*Hzrat Hameedullah [Asota Babajee]
Hazrat Hameedullah Babajee was born in 17th century at Asota Sharif. His father, a respected person of Sheikh jana, decided to migrate to Asota Sharif after a family, bloody feud and made Asota as permanent home. He sent young Hameedullah for Islamic education to swat, where he remained for many years. Hameedullah Babajee took part in Ambella war in 1863.At Asota Sharif he was great religious personality. He was great saint. People from distant area visit his shrine. There are many mureed of Babajee who belong to swat, Buner, sindh, and even to Rajestan, India
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Fareedullah shah bachaFareedullah shah bacha was the grandson of Hazrat Hameedullah Baba. He was the prominent political figure of Asota sharif. He was respected by all villagers. He has personal relations with many important personalities of his age. Sobash Chander boss came to Asota sharif and met with Fareedullah shah bacha . Nadar shah of Afghanistan sent a looking glass for shah. He has very deep relations with nawab family of Mardan.
He died on 1968 after one-month illness.
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DR Abdul mateen khanDr Abdul Mateen is the renowned economist and social worker. He is known for his strict administration as voice chancellor of Peshawar University in 1985-86.
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DR Dur-e-kamilDR Dur-e-kamil was one of the best skin specialist in Pakistan. His fame as skin specialist spread and wide.
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jamal-ud-dinJamal -ud-din is the chief scientific officer in Atomic Energy Commission. He is Gold-medallist in physics. His research papers are taught in Japan and Malaysia.
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Muhammad IsrarMuhammad israr is also a great scientist of Atomic Energy Commission. he is self made personality and an example for the rest of students of Asota Sharif.
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Ali Zaman shaheedAli Zaman shaheed was a young solider of Pakistan army. He fought very bravely against Indian army in the battle of "Kargil" and was martyred. His grave is in new graveyard
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Qamar zamanQamar zaman was the organizer of youth social welfare organization .he revolutionized Asota Sharif. His organization won many awards from different NGO's. He was the lecturer of math at Nowshera College. He died at very young age of 35.
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- Muhammad Zahir shah ZahirZahir shah zahir is very popular poet of Asota Sharif. He has completed two books of his poetry. He dedicated both his books to
Muhammad Ali, a renowned film star. His first book was "FANKAR" while his second book is "DA GUL PA SORY DA AZGHO PA SOOKOO"Mohammad Ali
Hero, Villain and Producer
First film: Chiragh jalta raha (Urdu - 1962)
Last film: Mohabbat ho to aisi (Urdu - 1989)
Khamosh raho, Aag ka Darya, Aag, Jaise jante nahin, Insaan aur Aadmi, Insaaf aur Qanoon, Shama, Bharosa... ]