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14th Lux Style Awards
The 14th Lux Style Awards ceremony, presented by Lux to honor the fashion, music, films and Pakistani television of 2014 was held on 30 September 2015 beginning at 8:30 p.m PST. For this year ceremony no nominations were made for terrestrial and satellite categories in Television section as no satisfied entries for respective portfolios were submitted. Winners and Nominees Following are the nominees announced by LUX on 16 July 2015 in 24 categories. Due to huge criticism and outrage on the awards, the nominations were revised and reannounced. '' Pyaray Afzal'' leads with total of seven nomination in five categories of Television section. Saleh Araf became the youngest winner of Best Actress category, as well as ''Pyare Afzal'' won a record breaking television awards in all of its categories for which it was nominated. Winners are listed first in boldface: Film Television Retrieved and New Nominations After the announcement of nominations Hum TV deducted it's nominations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fawad Khan
Fawad Afzal Khan (born 29 November 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer, screenwriter, songwriter and singer known for his work in films and television. Khan is a recipient of several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, two Lux Style Awards, and six Hum Awards. Khan began his acting career on the television sitcom, ''Jutt and Bond''. He formed an alternative rock band, Entity Paradigm, with the show's co-stars and began his music career as its lead singer. The band appeared on the finale of '' Pepsi Battle of the Bands'' in 2002 and Khan became known for its 2003 debut album, '' Irtiqa''. After about 250 performances, he left the band to pursue a film career. Khan made his film debut with a supporting role in the social drama, '' Khuda Kay Liye'' (2007), one of Pakistan's highest-grossing films. He had his first success in television period drama, '' Dastaan'' (2010), for which he received the Best Male Actor Award at the Pakistan Media Awards. Khan played a lead role i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dukhtar
''Dukhtar'' (; ) is a 2014 Pakistani drama-thriller film directed by Afia Nathaniel. The film stars Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleha Aref, Asif Khan, Ajab Gul and Samina Ahmad. The film is Afia Nathaniel's feature directorial debut; she also wrote and produced the film. It is the story of a mother and her ten-year-old daughter, who leave their home to save the girl from an arranged marriage to a tribal leader. The film was premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September. Geo Films released the film in Pakistan on 18 September 2014. It was selected as Pakistan's Official entry in the category Best Foreign Language Film for the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. It becomes Pakistan's second consecutive submission to Oscars and accepted as per the first one was '' Zinda Bhaag'' in same category. Plot At the age of fifteen, Allah Rakhi ( Samiya Mumtaz) was given in marriage to the much older tribal chieftain Daulat Khan (Asif Khan), who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geo TV
Jang Media Group (), also known as Geo Group, is a Pakistani media conglomerate and a subsidiary of Dubai-based company Independent Media Corporation. It has headquarters in Printing House, Karachi. It is the publisher of the Urdu language newspaper the ''Daily Jang'', ''The News International'', ''Mag Weekly'', and operates Geo News and Geo TV channels.The War on Jang on Newsweek (Pakistan) website Published 26 November 2014, Retrieved 24 October 2019 Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman is the current Editor-in-Chief. History Mir Khalil ur Rehman, a businessman of Kashmiri descent, founded the Jang Group at the end of World War II. As of 2011, his eldest son, Mir Javed ur Rehman, is the group chairman and the executive directo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aasmanon Pay Likha
''Aasmanon Pay Likha'' () (meaning '' Written on skies'') is a TV show that aired on Geo Entertainment television. It stars Sajal Aly and Sheheryar Munawar in lead roles. Plot Qudsia is a middle-class girl who dreams of a simple married life. Unfortunately, her in-laws demand a hefty sum of dowry. Qudsia's family was not able to pay the dowry. Her father eventually has a heart attack after getting insulted. Aaliyan, who has come to attend his employee's daughter's wedding, ends up marrying Qudsia. Qudsia marries Aaliyan, who doesn't believe in the nikkah as he only sees it as a deal to protect her and is still adamant about marrying his longtime fiancée, Natasha. Aaliyan's family bursts on him for marrying such a girl without informing them. Aaliyan is close to his Dadi. Aaliyan tells his Dadi about the drama. His Dadi says that she'll try to resolve the matter. She goes to Qudsia's house to talk, but she realises that Qudsia's father will not survive her divorce. He says ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chup Raho
''Chup Raho'' () is a Pakistani drama series that originally stated airing on ARY Digital from 19 August 2014. The series was directed by Yasir Nawaz, written by Samira Fazal, and produced by Six Sigma Entertainment. It stars Sajal Ali, Syed Jibran, Yasir Nawaz, Arjumand Rahim, and Feroze Khan. Plot The story revolves around Rameen, who comes from Islamabad to Karachi along with her parents to meet her sister Minal and brother-in-law Numair, who have lustful eyes upon her. He rapes her and forcefully makes her remain silent. Azar, a cousin of Numair, is keen to marry Rameen. After being raped by Numair, she is reluctant to marry Azar, as she thinks he might be the same as Numair. Rameen discloses to her parents that Numair harasses her, to which her mother asks her to keep it a secret as it could affect her sister's marital life. Numair attacks his father-in-law as he discovers the truth. Rameen's father suffers from a heart attack and passes away. Rameen then agrees to marr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urwa Hocain
UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain, better known by her stage name Urwa Hocane (born 2 July 1991) is a Pakistani actress, model and media personality. She made her acting debut with '' Khushboo Ka Ghar'' as Rukhsana in 2012. Hocane is best known for portraying Meera in ''Udaari'' which earned her Hum Awards for Best On-screen Couple shared with Farhan Saeed and a nomination in the Hum Awards for Best Actress Popular. She played the role of Guddi in Momina Duraid's ''Mushk'' which earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Actress Critics nomination. She made her film debut with Nabeel Qureshi's romantic comedy ''Na Maloom Afraad'' and later appeared in ''Punjab Nahi Jaungi'', directed by Nadeem Baig. In 2022, she is all set to make her debut as a producer with the romantic drama ''Tich Button''. Early life and career Hocane was born in Karachi, but she grew up in Islamabad, where she completed her education at Bahria College, Islamabad. She is the elder sister of another television actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samiya Mumtaz
Samiya Mumtaz () (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas. Her accolades include two Hum Awards and three Lux Style Awards nominations. Early life Mumtaz was born to Khawar and Kamil Khan Mumtaz. Her mother is a prominent women's rights activist, while her father is an architect. Career Earlier appeared in several musicals shows and in recurring roles in television serials of Pakistan Television Corporation, Mumtaz had her major role as an adult in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial '' Zard Dopehar'' aired in 1995. While hosting a talk show, she was noticed by Umera Ahmed who choose her as the lead of the television adaptation of her book ''Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishaan''. Mumtaz played the role of an ill-fated woman in the eponymous series which aired from 2009–10 on Geo Entertainment , and earned her a nomination of Best Television Actress at the 10th Lux Style Awards. She is also notable for her perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayub Khoso
Ayub Khoso (; born 1959) is a Pakistani actor of film and TV. With a career spanning more than three decades – mostly in television – Khoso is a well-known name in Pakistan. He is known for his roles in films like '' Khuda Kay Liye'' (2007). Outside Urdu, he has also performed in Balochi and Pashto plays. Early life and education Khoso was born in Khuzdar, Balochistan to a Pashtun mother and a Baloch father. He is a graduate of the University of Balochistan. He is fluent in Balochi, Pashto, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu and English. Acting career He began his acting career in school, and became a professional actor in 1984. His first appearance on TV was the drama ''Chaon'' that was telecast from PTV Quetta Centre. Political career Ayub Khoso contested on a Pakistan Peoples Party ticket from the PS-101(Karachi East-III) seat in the 2018 Pakistan general elections. In the election, he secured 5121 votes and lost from Firdous Naqvi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Public i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salman Shahid
Salman Shahid () is a Pakistani film, theatre, television and voice actor. The son of producer Saleem Shahid and the late veteran actress Khursheed Shahid, he has worked in Lollywood, Bollywood as well as in theatre and television.Rebel with a definite cause (profile of actor Salman Shahid) Dawn (newspaper), Published 6 June 2010, Retrieved 26 December 2019 He has appeared in the Pakistani television ( PTV) TV programme ''Such Gup'' (1975), the TV shows ''Taal Matol'' (1975), '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohsin Abbas Haider
Mohsin Abbas Haider () is a Pakistani actor, singer-songwriter, music composer, poet and television presenter. He is the recipient of a Lux Style Award from five nominations. Haider is best known for his acting roles in the successful films ''Na Maloom Afraad'' (2014), and '' Baaji'' (2019), and in the television productions '' Mazaaq Raat'' (2013–2019) and ''Meri Guriya'' (2018). As a writer, he has co-written the script of the film ''Load Wedding'' (2018), has written and sung several of his films songs, and has also contributed his vocals for the song ''Uddi Jaa'', that he wrote and also composed, for the musical show '' Coke Studio'' (2016). Early life and career Mohsin Abbas Haider was born on 18 August 1986 to a Punjabi Shia family in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Haider started his career as radio jockey at a radio station in Faisalabad, and, in 2005, moved to Karachi in order to learn the art of singing and sharpen his skills at the National Academy of Performing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Salahuddin ( Sindhi: فھد مصطفي; born 26 June 1983), known professionally as Fahad Mustafa, is a Pakistani actor, producer, and television host who works in Urdu films and television. He is regarded as one of the highest-paid actors in the country and is best known as the host of the game show '' Jeeto Pakistan'', which has aired on ARY Digital since 2014 and is described as the biggest game show in Pakistan. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Mustafa is the son of veteran Sindhi actor Salahuddin Tunio. He began his career in the early 2000s and made his acting debut with the television series '' Umrao Jaan Ada''. He rose to fame with popular dramas including '' Main Abdul Qadir Hoon'', '' Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si'', '' Daagh'', '' Kankar'' and '' Dusri Biwi''. His critically acclaimed role in the drama ''Veena'' (2009) earned him a nomination for Best TV Actor at the Lux Style Awards. Early life Mustafa was born to a Sindhi family in Larkana, Pakistan. His father, Salah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javed Sheikh
Jawed Sheikh (also spelled Javaid and Javed; born 8 October 1954) is a Pakistani actor, film director and producer who works in Lollywood and Bollywood. He is best known for working in the Hindi films ''Om Shanti Om'', '' My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves,'' '' Money Hai Toh Honey Hai,'' '' Namastey London'', etc. Early life Jawed Sheikh was born on 8 October 1954 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. Career Pakistan He made his acting debut in the Lollywood film ''Dhamaka'', written by Pakistani writer Ibn-e-Safi released on 14 December 1974. He acted in over 100 films in Urdu, Sinhala and Punjabi. In 2007, he appeared in '' Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga.'' He has also appeared in many television serials which have aired on PTV, Hum TV, Geo Entertainment and A-Plus. Other notable Pakistani productions he appeared in are '' Na Maloom Afraad'' (2014), '' Bin Roye'' (2015), '' Wrong No.'' (2015), ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015), '' Mehrunisa V Lub U'' (2017), '' Na Maloom Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
