The prestigious 23rd Lux Style Awards went digital this year, and though the ceremony lacked a physical red carpet, the excitement remained unmatched. Renowned director and actor Sarmad Khoosat took the spotlight as he announced the winners through a virtual ceremony, celebrating outstanding talent across Pakistan’s fashion, film, and television industries.
As always, the Lux Style Awards recognized brilliance in both critics’ and viewers’ choice categories, making it one of the most anticipated entertainment events of the year.
🎭 Television Awards
Critic’s Choice Winners:
- Best Director: Kashif Nisar – Kabli Pulao
- Best Ensemble Play: Kabli Pulao
- Best Emerging Talent TV: Mamya Shajaffar – College Gate
- Best TV Actor (Female): Sabeena Farooq – Kabli Pulao
- Best TV Actor (Male): Ehteshamuddin – Kabli Pulao
- Best TV Play Writer: Zafar Mairaj – Kabli Pulao
Popular Choice Winners:
- Best TV Long Serial: Mayi Ri
- Best OST: Kya Hoti Hai Bewafai – Tere Bin
- Best TV Actor (Female): Yumna Zaidi – Tere Bin
- Best TV Actor (Male): Wahaj Ali – Tere Bin
- Best TV Play: Tere Bin
These winners truly represent the passion and storytelling excellence thriving in Pakistan’s drama industry today. Tere Bin and Kabli Pulao dominated with fan-favorite performances and compelling narratives.
🎬 Film Awards
This year’s film category showcased diverse cinematic achievements, with both emerging and established stars earning their spotlight.
- Film of the Year: Gunjal
- Best Film Director: Shoaib Sultan – Gunjal
- Best Film Actor (Male): Wahaj Ali – Teri Meri Kahaniyaan
- Best Film Actor (Female): Romaisa Khan – John
- Best Playback Song: Kahaniyaan – Teri Meri Kahaniyaan
- Production House of the Year: Adur Productions – Gunjal
👗 Fashion Awards
The fashion category highlighted boundary-pushing creativity and fresh faces making their mark.
- Best Emerging Talent: Maleena Mansoor
- Fashion Model of the Year: Jaweria Ali
- Best Fashion Stylist: Hussain Ejaz
- Hair & Makeup Artist of the Year: Shainal Parwaiz
- Fashion Forward Brand of the Year: Hussain Rehar
- Fashion Photographer of the Year: Aleena Naqvi
- Fashion Videographer of the Year: Omer Khalid Butt (OKB Films)
Final Thoughts
The 23rd Lux Style Awards successfully upheld its tradition of recognizing artistic brilliance, even in a digital format. From powerful TV serials to inspiring fashion icons and groundbreaking films, this year’s winners reflect the evolving face of Pakistani entertainment and style.
