Lux Style Awards — Celebrating all things good – Newspaper

KARACHI: The 22nd Lux ​​Style Awards (LSA) awards ceremony held at the Expo Center on Friday night celebrated achievements in four major categories: Music, Fashion, Television; It was a combination of singing and dancing performances interspersed with the award ceremony. movie. But it was also more than that.

The spacious LSA red carpet was vibrant and buzzed with vibrant energy from the get-go as stars began arriving in their fashionable designer-wear gowns and more. The lounge area also buzzed with its own energy as guests networked and rubbed shoulders with showbiz figures and fashionistas amidst the sounds of mocktails and the clutter of loaded platters. The minibar offers a variety of mouth-watering freshly prepared hors d’oeuvres. . After what began to seem like an endless wait, the entrance gates to the main show area finally swung open and waiting guests streamed in and took their positions.

After another brief wait for the guests to settle down for the show to start later, and sporadic announcements, the national anthem was finally played, and singers Faisal Kapadia (strings), Young Stanners, and Shay Gill joined in on the song. We sang along. A version of Hum Kyun Chalain was performed as the opening performance of LSA.

After an emotional and poignant tribute to those lost in the entertainment industry over the past year, film and television actresses Saba Kamal and Fahad Mustafa took to the stage to host the 22nd LSA ceremony.

They also invited the presenters to announce the music category and award the most stylish musician (chosen by critics) to singer Misha Shafi. Pasouli’s most streamed song of the year (chosen by viewers) sung by singers Ali Sethi and Shay Gill. This year’s Music Producer (Critics’ Choice) was chosen by Abdullah Siddiqui and Shulfi of Pasoori. The song of the year (chosen by viewers) was won by Kaifi Khalil’s Kahani Suno. And the LSA Trophy for Singer of the Year (chosen by viewers) went to Pasouli’s Ali Sethi.

Performances by Ali Zafar and Mamia Jabar concluded the music section. Later, TV actresses Dulfishan Saleem and Ahmed Ali Butt, who replaced Saba Qamar and Fahad Mustafa as hosts, invited the presenters to discuss the emerging talent of the fashion world, which was acquired by model Abeer Asad. Announced. Next up, Fashion Model of the Year (Male/Female) went to Fashion Photographer/Videographer of the Year (Critics’ Choice) Maha Tahilani, and Fashion, Hair & Makeup. Artist of the Year (Critics’ Choice) Alina Naqvi won the award. was chosen by Sunil Nawab, the LSA Trophy for Fashion Stylist of the Year went to Tabesh Khoja and finally, the Fashion Forward Brand of the Year went to Hussain Lehar.

Saba Kamal’s tribute to renowned film star Reema Khan saw the latter pirouette to popular songs from the film before Reema was presented with the Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Then, in the television category, the award for Best Newcomer (Critics’ Choice) went to Dananeel Mubeen, the award for Best Ensemble Play (Critics’ Choice) went to Simfi Arhan, and the award for Best Television Writer went to Mustafa Afridi. Sang” won the award. -I Ma was won on behalf of director Saifeh Hasan, Best TV Director (Critics’ Choice) was won by Saifeh Hasan, and Best Female TV Actor (Critics’ Choice) went to Bakhtawar’s Yumna Zaidi. was acquired. Finally, the award for Best Male Television Actor (Critics’ Choice) went to Bilal Abbas for his role as Dobara.

Kaifi Khalil then gave a lively performance to two of her biggest hits, ‘Mujhe Pyaar Hoa Tha’ and ‘Kana Yaari’, followed by actress-turned-director and animal rights activist Marina Khan. The Lux Changemakers Award was presented.

The award for Best Original Soundtrack (Viewer’s Choice) went to Mere Humsafar, and the Award for Best TV Drama (Viewer’s Choice) went to Kaisi Teri Khudgarji. Awarded for Best Female Television Actor (viewer’s choice). The Best TV Actor Award (Viewer’s Choice) was won by Yumna Zaidi for ‘Bakhtawar’, while the Best Male TV Actor Award (Viewer’s Choice) was ultimately won by Arsalan Nasir for ‘Paristan’. .

After Farhan Saeed and Maya Ali’s medley performance, LSA trophies were awarded in the film category, with the Best Film (Critics’ Choice) going to Kamri and the Best Film Director (Critics’ Choice). ) was awarded. Sarmad Khoosat for Kamli, Movie Playback Song of the Year (chosen by critics) goes to Peera Rang for Parde Mein Rehne Do, Movie of the Year (chosen by viewers) goes to Quaid I-Azam Zindabad wins Best Female Film Actor (chosen by viewers) Kamli goes to Saba Kamal while LSA Trophy for Best Male Film Actor (chosen by viewers) goes to Tich Button Awarded to Feroze Khan.

Published at Dawn on October 8, 2023