20th Lux Style Awards
The 20th Lux Style Awards presented by Lux to honor the best in fashion, music, films and Pakistani television of 2020, took place on 9 October 2021 in Karachi. No films were judged this year as there were no threatrical releases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The television broadcast was aired on Geo Entertainment on 21 November 2021. The ceremony was hosted by Dino Ali and Ayesha Omar. '' Pyar Ke Sadqay'' remained the most awarded TV series by winning 4 awards. Winners and nominees The nominations were announced on 26 August 2021. Television Controversy One of the Pakistan's biggest TV channels ARY Digital refused to submit any dramas to the LSAs. Many of the acclaimed dramas like Dushman e Jaan and Ghisi Piti Mohabbat did not get nominated due to ARY Digital's move. Plays from only two channels (Hum TV and 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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karachi Expo Centre
Karachi Expo Center is the convention center where Pakistani products are showcased internationally. The center consists of 6 halls. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan also helps support the exhibitions at the center. IDEAS exhibition Pakistani military arms and equipment exhibitions are held under the theme 'IDEAS' (International Defence Exhibition and Seminar). This is a four-day exhibition. 'My Karachi' exhibition Since 2003, 'My Karachi' themed exhibitions are held annually at Expo Center Karachi where companies and traders of Karachi as well as foreign exhibitors market their products. This three-day long exhibition is organized annually by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). The products are showcased for around one million visitors. This will provide a platform for business-to-business and business-to-consumer meetings. Importance of this exhibition is emphasized as city of Karachi is considered the economic and financial hub of Pakistan. 'D ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Bilal Abbas Khan
Bilal Abbas Khan (born 4 June 1993) is a Pakistani film and television actor. Known for his portrayal of characters fitting the boy next door prototype, he features among the list of the nation's popular personalities and is the recipient of three Lux Style Awards. Khan first received attention as a second lead in the romantic thriller ''Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq'' (2016) and rose to prominence with the romantic drama '' O Rangreza'' (2017), the thriller ''Balaa'' (2018), the revenge drama ''Cheekh'' (2019) and the military action telefilm '' Laal'' (2019). His career progressed further with the comedy drama '' Pyar Ke Sadqay'' (2020), the romance '' Dobara'' (2021) and the historical film '' Khel Khel Mein'', winning three Lux Style Awards for Best Actor. He also played against type in the mystery thriller '' Dunk'' (2020) and had a starring role in the comedy ''Kuch Ankahi'' (2023). Khan established himself with the light-hearted romance '' Ishq Murshid'' and received further ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kahin Deep Jaley
''Kahin Deep Jaley'' () is a 2019 Pakistani dramas, Pakistani television series produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under their production banner 7th Sky Entertainment. It features Neelam Muneer and Imran Ashraf. From 3 October 2019, it aired every Thursday night on Geo Entertainment, ending on 14 May 2020. Plot Rida is a young girl who is raised with three brothers: Faham is the oldest and raised his younger siblings after his father's death; Hatim, the second oldest, is also responsible, but he thinks more with his heart than his head and lives in America; and Asim is the youngest brother who loves to tease his sister. Shamila is Faham's wife who dislikes Rida and gets jealous of her as her brother does not love her as much as Rida's brothers do. Zeeshan's dad dies in an accident and a greedy business partner snatches everything from him. His uncle then gives him a job working with Hatim and a house. Zeeshan is invited to Faham's wedding where he stops Rida's scar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Imran Ashraf
Imran Ashraf Awan (born 11 September 1989) is a Pakistani actor, screenwriter, and host. Ashraf has been noted for his acting in television serials such as ''Dil Lagi'' (2016), '' Alif Allah Aur Insaan'' (2017–2018), and ''Raqs-e-Bismil'' (2020–2021). He is best known for portraying mentally challenged 'Bhola' in '' Ranjha Ranjha Kardi'' (2018–2019) for which he won the Best TV Actor award at the 19th Lux Style Awards. Early and personal life Imran Ashraf was born on 11 September 1989 in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His father was a banker, while the family roots lie in Sialkot, Punjab. In 2018, he married Kiran Ashfaq. The couple has a son, Roham Ashraf. They divorced in 2022. Career Actor After starring as a child in ''Boota'' from ''Toba Tek Singh'' in 1999, he made his debut as an adult with ''Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq'' in 2011, having moved to Karachi in 2010 following the failure of the family business''.'' Further, in 2017, he appeared as a transgende ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ahad Raza Mir
Ahad Raza Mir (; born 29 September 1993) is a Pakistani-Canadian actor who primarily works in Urdu-language television. Mir is the recipient of several awards, including four Hum Awards and a Lux Style Award. The son of actor Asif Raza Mir, Mir pursued Fine Arts at the University of Calgary. He subsequently worked as an actor in several theatre productions in Canada made his acting debut with a supporting role in the social-based '' Sammi'' (2017). He rose to prominence with the romantic drama '' Yaqeen Ka Safar'', which proved to be a breakthrough for him, earning him critical acclaim and a Lux Style Award for Best Actor. The following year he starred in the commercially successful aerial combat-war film '' Parwaaz Hai Junoon''. His performances in the ISPR-based ensemble drama ''Ehd-e-Wafa'', the thriller '' Yeh Dil Mera'' (both 2019) and the comedy '' Hum Tum'' (2022), earned him Lux Style Award for Best Actor nomination. Mir has since starred in the Indo-Pak conflict ba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Danish Taimoor
Danish Taimoor (; born 16 February 1983) is a Pakistani actor, producer, host and former fashion model. Beginning his acting career in 2005, Taimoor is known for his roles portraying a form of toxic masculinity in Urdu television series, especially since his antihero avatar with the 2018-2019 drama '' Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai''. He has also worked in cinema. His notable dramas include ''Rehaai'' (2013), '' Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai'' (2018-2019), '' Deewangi'' (2019-2020), ''Ishq Hai'' (2021) and '' Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi'' (2022). Early life and education Born on 16 February 1983 in Karachi, Taimoor earned his MBA from the University of Karachi. Career Actor Taimoor was a fashion model before becoming an actor. He began his acting career on television in 2005 with the horror drama ''Mystery Series'', featuring in two episodes, ''Do Saal Baad'' and ''Dracula'', which were aired on Indus Vision. He made his film debut with Yasir Jaswal's thriller '' Jalaibee' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saife Hassan
Saife Hasan is a Pakistani TV director and actor. He is best known for the drama serial ''Dil ki Madham Boliyan'' (2005) and ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' (2019). He has directed the drama serial '' Bari Aapa'' for which he was nominated for the Hum Award for Best Director Drama Serial at 1st Hum Awards ceremony and ''Ru Baru''. Career Actor Even if he's better known for his work in television, Hassan initially began as a theatre actor, working extensively with Sheema Kermani's Tehrik-e-Niswan among other theatrical groups. On television he mainly plays supporting roles. Director Hassan has worked as a director for more than ten years at Hum TV Hum TV HD is a 24-hour Urdu general entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). Hum Net ..., and since 2003 has directed television ventures for television channels. He directs exclusivel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Haseeb Hassan
Haseeb Hassan (alternatively spelled Haseeb Hasan; ) is a Pakistani television drama and film director. He is known for his dramas ''Alif'', ''Dhoop Ki Deewar'', '' Mann Mayal'', ''Ahista Ahista'', '' Dayar-e-Dil'', and ''Bol Meri Machli''. Early life and career Hassan was born on 8 January 1977 in Karachi, Pakistan. He is known for multiple award-winning projects including '' Dayar-e-Dil'', ''Nanhi'', '' Mann Mayal'', ''Bol Meri Machli'', and '' Parwaaz Hai Junoon''. After working in the movie industry, he produced the web series ''Dhoop Ki Deewar'', which is now being aired on Zee5. The series is written by Umera Ahmad Umera Ahmed ( Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani writer, author and screenwriter. She is best known for her novels and plays '' Shehr-e-Zaat'', '' Pir-e-Kamil'', ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai'', ''Alif'', '' Durr-e-Shehwar'', ''Daam'', '' Man-o-Salwa'', '' Qaid- ..... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Hassan, Haseeb Living people Pakistani film directors 1977 births ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Siraj-ul-Haque
Siraj-ul-Haque Satti is a Pakistani television director. He is best-known for the 2022 serial Tere Bin (2022 TV series), ''Tere Bin''. Early life Siraj-ul-Haque Satti is a native of Hyderabad, Sindh. Career Television direction Siraj-ul-Haque began his career as an assistant director at Combine Production. Literature Siraj-ul-Haque has written short stories for Urdu magazines in both Pakistan and India. In 2022, he released a novel, ''An Unconventional Visit'', which has been described by writer Taha Kehar as "a sizzling tale that combines the ugliness of political intrigue in rural Pakistan with the splendor of new discoveries in foreign land." Filmography Television serials Short films Awards and nominations References External links * Living people Mass media people from Karachi Pakistani male television actors Pakistani film directors Year of birth missing (living people) {{Pakistan-media-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Farooq Rind
Farooq Rind is a Pakistani television director, he is best known for his drama serials ''Sanjha'', ''Hum TV, Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se'', ''Mere Meherbaan'' and telefilm ''Nao Main Darya'' which earned him several awards and nominations. He won Hum Award for Best Director Drama Serial for the serial ''Sanjha''. Filmography Dramas * ''Saraab'' * ''Qurbat'' * ''Besharam (TV series), Besharam'' * ''Diya Jalaye Rakhna'' * ''Sanjha'' * ''Laa (TV serial), Laa'' * ''Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se'' * ''Mere Meherbaan'' * ''Mandi'' * ''Jugnoo (TV series), Jugnoo'' * ''Gul-e-Rana (TV series), Gul-e-Rana'' * ''Baaghi (TV series), Baaghi'' * ''Pukaar (Pakistan TV series), Pukaar'' * ''Ishq Zahe Naseeb '' * ''Pyar Ke Sadqay'' * ''Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai'' * ''Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay'' * ''Ishq Murshid'' Short films * ''Kaan Ras'' (2005) * ''Chaand Aein Mani'' (2006) * ''Insanon Jaise Log'' (2007) * ''Daani'' Telefilms * ''Saans Le Aey Zindagi'' * ''Nao Main Darya'' (2007) * Aseen Manhu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alif (TV Series)
''Alif'' () is a 2019 Pakistani drama, Pakistani Spirituality, spiritual-Romantic drama, romantic TV series created by Sana Shahnawaz and Samina Humayun Saeed under their then newly-formed production house, Epic Entertainment. It was written by Umera Ahmad and based on her novel of the same name. It was directed by Haseeb Hassan and starred Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan, and Ahsan Khan in leading roles. The drama serial premiered on Geo TV in Pakistan on 5 October 2019. The serial received critical acclaim praising its direction, writing, performances, and cinematography. At the 20th Lux Style Awards, the series won Best Television Writer for Ahmad out of nine categories. Plot ''Alif'' follows Momina Sultan, a struggling actress, and Qalb-e-Momin, a successful filmmaker, on their respective journeys with their careers, families, and religion. Simultaneous to the story of Momin and Momina is that of the tragedy of deceased starlet Husn-e-Jahan. The serial layers both ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |