A controversy had surrounded the event with ace designer and choreographer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin suddenly distancing himself from the show citing reasons that read, “budget considerations against his creative vision”. Despite that, Team Lux executed a star-studded night, rich in performances, awards handout ceremony and various tributes.
STRENGTHS: Despite hurdles as faced by many event organisers, Lux has kept it an annual tradition of holding their event. They have managed not to miss out a single year and have now set a precedent in how entertainment and lifestyle awards should be held.
The survival kit coupled with delicious mouth-watering delicacies being served throughout the event, kept the audience, especially the first four rowers, full. The items were exquisitely prepared to perfection and were served in little portions every 10 minutes.
The evening began with a rendition of classical music and dance, and since it was a very unique concept, it stayed with the audience. Actress Mahira Khan was the narrator for the opening act.
One of the highlights of the event was when Wasay Chaudhry and Ahmad Ali Butt, held an accountability segment, where they called upon the leading actors and asked them questions regarding both their personal and professional lives. Actress Mawra Hocane, actor and filmmaker Humayun Saeed, veteran actor Nauman Ejaz and Mahira Khan were just some of the celebrities they called over. It was a hilarious and a much-needed Q&A session, that kept everyone highly entertained.
The second opening act, featured a dance performance by acclaimed actor Ahsan Khan and model-turned-actress Amna Ilyas, flanked by a lot of children. They danced on a track by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, composed by the legendary AR Rahman. The segment aimed at highlighting the issue of child abuse in Pakistan.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to choreographer and entrepreneur Frieha Altaf, who thanked veteran designer Maheen Khan was standing with her through thick and thin and also lauded the efforts of women rights activist Mukhtara Mai, who was present on the occasion and had handed out Frieha Altaf’s award to her.
Another well-deserved awards were given out to drama serial ‘Baaghi’ and romantic comedy ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’. The track ‘Tinak Dhin’ also won much to our cheer and applause, the LSA for Best Singers – Ali Hamza, Ali Sethi and Waqar Ehsan.
Although, the who’s who of the event had turned out, some prominent media did remain absent.
Top model Rabia Butt, got on stage to present the award for Achievement in Fashion Design – Bridal. Right before she announced Sana Safinaz as winners, she said, “Should I announce the deserving winner or the one written on the card?” A moment, that became quite awkward, Rabia Butt did not stop there. While handing out the award, she said to the designer duo, “You so deserve this.”
The event lacked dance performances which are enough to entertain the audience for a long time. Perhaps some lame skits could have been avoided and replaced by dance performances.
FILM
Best Film – Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Best Actor – Humayun Saeed in Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Best Actress – Mahira Khan in Verna
Best Film Director – Nadeem Baig for Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Best Supporting Actor – Javed Sheikh in Na Maloom Afraad 2
Best Supporting Actress – Urwa Hocane in Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Best Singer (Male) Film – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for ‘Sawaar De’ from Arth 2
Best Singer (Female) Film – Aima Baig for ‘Sadqa’ from Chupan Chupai
MUSIC
Album of the year – Wajd by Hadiqa Kiani
Singer of the Year – Ali Hamza, Ali Sethi and Waqar Ehsan for ‘Tinak Dhin’ from Coke Studio
Best Music Video Director – Raza Shah for ‘The Sibbi Song’
Best Emerging Talent – Kashmir for ‘Kaghaz Ka Jahaz’
Best TV Play – Baaghi
Best TV Actor – Ahad Raza Mir in Yakeen Ka Safar
Best TV Actress – Saba Qamar in Baaghi
Best TV Director – Saife Hassan for Sang E Mar Mar
Best TV Writer – Mustafa Afridi for Sang E Mar Mar
Best Original Sound Track – Shuja Haider for Baaghi
Model of the Year (Female) – Amna Babar
Model of the Year (Male) – Hasnain Lehri
Achievement in Fashion Design – Pret – Sana Safinaz
Achievement in Fashion Design Luxury Pret – Sania Maskatiya
Achievement in Fashion Design Bridal – Sana Safinaz
Achievement in Fashion Design Lawn – Elan
Best Menswear Designer – Republic by Omar Farooq
Best Hair & Make-up Artist – Qasim Liaqat
Best Fashion Photographer – Rizwan ul Haq
Best Emerging Talent – Saheefa Jabbar Khatak – Model
Lifetime Achievement Award – Frieha Altaf
Published in Daily Times, February 22nd 2018.
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