Na Maloom Afraad predictably dominated the Film category with the only non NMA award going to Saleha Aref for her role in Dukhtar. The music category was a mixed bag, with popular acts picking up the trophy.
Cheeky! Hamza Ali Abbasi, who openly opposes the objectification of women, was asked to present the prize for Best Model (female). Surely that merits a status update!
It was reassuring to see two female vocalists – Zoe Viccaji and Sara Haider – on the list of winners. Fashion delivered very ‘Karachi-centric’ results with all trophies staying in the city. Brand Sana Safinaz emerged biggest winners as they picked up three trophies, and Nabila won her 9th LSA for Hair and Makeup. Last but not the least, TV Awards were swept clean by Pyare Afzal, spearheaded by the handsome albeit controversial Hamza Ali Abbasi, who actually let off a very positive vibe all evening.
The complete list of winners
FILM
Best Film      Na Maloom Afraad
Best Director Nabeel Qureshi
Best Actor    Javed Sheikh
Best Actress  Saleha Aref
MUSIC
Best Album   Dareeche By Zoe Viccaji
Best Music Video Director    Adnan Kandhar – ‘Dil Main’
Best Original Sound Track   ‘Billi’ – Na Maloom Afraad by Fizza Ali
Best Emerging Talent – Sara Haider
Song of the year     ‘Roiyaan’ By Farhan Saeed
Hatrick! Sana Safinaz and their designers Ather Hafeez and Mohsin Ali were on cloud nine after bagging Best Pret, Luxury Pret and Lawn. That’s quite a win!
FASHION
Model of the Year (Female)Â Amna Ilyas
Model of the Year (Male)Â Â Â Â Shehzad Noor
Best Fashion Photographer  NFK Photography
Best Hair and Make-up Artist         Nabila
Achievement in Fashion Design – Pret       Sana Safinaz
Achievement in Fashion Design – Luxury Pret       Sana Safinaz
Achievement in Fashion Design – Menswear        Ismail Farid
Achievement in Fashion Design – Lawn     Sana Safinaz
Achievement in Fashion Design – Bridal     Nomi Ansari
Best Emerging Talent Sadaf Kanwal
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Winning streak: Aamna Ilyas picked up the award for Best Model (female) leaving at least two of her fellow nominees in tears. While her win was welcome, what made it more valuable was her acceptance speech and support for all dark-skinned girls.
TELEVISION
Best TV Actor  Hamza Ali Abbassi
Best TV Actress    Aiza Khan
Best TV Play  Pyare Afzal
Best Writer   Khalil ur Rehman
Best Director Nadeem Baig
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS
Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Syed Noor
Lifetime Achievement Award (Fashion) – Masarrat Misbah
