The People Who Made it Happen:
The 16th Lux Style Awards celebrated film, fashion, television and music during a glamorous evening where the country’s leading stars dazzled under one roof. The show was directed by Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, event managed by Jalal Salahuddin Events, with Geo Television as media partners, Talking Point as the official PR company and hair & make-up by Team Nabila.
Photography: Dragonfly
Top 5 Onstage Moments:
- Atif Aslam’s terrific opening performance, which included a soulful rendition of the national anthem.
- Mahira Khan’s rap with Osman Khalid Butt.
- A sword wielding Ali Zafar, setting the stage on fire with his Teefa in Trouble co-star Maya Ali.
- Abid Brohi, of the super hip The Sibbi Song fame, performing during the fashion segment.
- The fashion segment showcasing the best of Pakistani fashion, with the models being serenaded by leading musicians such as Ali Sethi and Zoe Viccaji.
Top 5 Iconic Moments:
- The collective gasp of excitement as Halit Ergenç, who stole many hearts as King Suleiman in the Turkish drama Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Mera Sultan), stepped on stage to accept the International Icon Award.
- The maestro of style, Tariq Amin, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion. It was wonderful to read tributes to him by industry icons and contemporary players.
- Unilever Chairman Shazia Syed presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary Tina Sani.
- Ahsan Khan’s impactful speech on the need for social responsibility, resonated with the audience as he collected his Best Actor (TV Drama) award for Udaari.
- A surprise appearance by one of the first Lux girls, Reema Khan and her dance performance with Mawra Hocane.
Top 5 DESTINATIONS Moments:
- Sanam Saeed, as luxe as ever, winning the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Dobara Phir Se.
- Bilal Ashraf continuing to rise to new heights, as he presented segments on stage.
- Sadaf Kanwal being crowned Female Model of the Year had us on our feet.
- Waleed Khalid, our inaugural cover star and brand ambassador, made us proud by co-hosting the LSA Live show.
- Our perennial favourite Shehla Chatoor receiving the coveted LSA for Achievement in Fashion Design (Luxury Pret).
And the Award Goes to…
Cinema Winners
| Best Singer (Male) | Atif Aslam for Dancer Dil Actor in Law |
| Best Singer (Female) | Aima Baig for Kalabaz Dil Lahore Se Aggey |
| Best Supporting Actor | Shehryar Munawar Ho Maan Jahan |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sanam Saeed Dobara Phir Se |
| Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award | Tina Sani |
| Best Director | Nabeel Qureshi Actor in Law |
| Best Actor | Fahad Mustafa Actor in Law |
| Best Actress | Mahirah Khan Ho Man Jahan |
| Best Film | Actor in Law |
TV Winners
| Best Writer | Farhat Ishtiaq Udaari |
| Best Original Soundtrack | Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch Mann Mayal |
| Best TV Actor | Ahsan Khan Udaari |
| Best TV Actress | Maya Ali Mann Mayal |
| Best Director | Ehtishamuddin Udaari |
| Best TV Play | Dillagi |
Fashion Winners
| Best Emerging Talent | Hira Shah |
| Best Hair and Make-up Artist | Saima Rashid Bargfrede |
| Best Fashion Photographer | Shahbaz Shazi |
| Model of the Year (Female) | Sadaf Kanwal |
| Model of the Year (Male) | Hasnain Lehri |
| Lifetime Achievement Award – Fashion | Tariq Amin |
| Achievement in Fashion Design Pret |
Generation |
| Achievement in Fashion Design Luxury Pret |
Shehla Chatoor |
| Achievement in Fashion Design Lawn |
Elan |
| Achievement in Fashion Design Bridal |
Faraz Manan |
| Achievement in Fashion Design Menswear |
Ismail Farid |
Music Winners
| Best Emerging Talent | Hamza Akram Kawal Khuddi |
| Best Music Video Director | Kamal Khan – Ho Jao Azad by Zoe Viccaji |
| Song of the Year | Saaiyan by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch |
| Best Album | Na Bhulana by Uzair Jaswal |
| Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award | Tina Sani |
