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LSA 2018 predictions:
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The Lux Style Awards (LSA) recently released their nominations for 18 entertainment categories, 12 of which are open for voting. The remaining 10 fashion categories were announced later.

All nominations have been shortlisted and the voting is now closed. Ahead of the prestigious awards, which are scheduled to be held sometime during next month, here’s a list of who we think should win and why.

– FILM –

Best Film:

Who we think should win: Punjab Nahi Jaungi


No surprises here. This Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat-starrer emerged as the biggest movie of 2017 with its strong plot and rock solid, super entertaining story line.



Best Actor

Who we think should win: Humayun Saeed for Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Humayun sure made for a very convincing Fawad Khagga, perfecting the look and accent down to a tee. And let’s not to forget that power-packed moustache!



Best Actress

Who we think should win: Uzma Hassan for Arth – The Destination

Who we think will win: Mahira Khan for Verna

While Uzma was practically the only saving grace in the poorly structured Shaan Shahid directorial, we strongly believe Mahira will be taking the trophy for Best Actress this year.



Best Film Director

Who we think should win: Nadeem Beyg for Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Who we think will win: Nadeem Beyg for Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Nadeem ticked all the right boxes with Punjab Nahi Jaungi and we believe he rightfully deserve this award. With perfect amount of entertainment, emotions and visuals, he surely gave us a treat with this family film.



Best Supporting Actor (Film)

Who we think should win: Ali Rizvi for Chupan Chupai

Who we think will win: Javed Sheikh for Na Maloom Afraad 2

Chupan Chupai was definitely an unexpected surprise. With its fresh cast, brilliant at what they do, we hope to see Ali take this award at LSA. But we do have a strong feeling that veteran Javed might usurp it from him. Guess only time will tell…



Best Supporting Actress (Film)

Who we think should win: Sadaf Kanwal for Balu Mahi

Who we think will win: Urwa Hocane for Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Sadaf proved she was more than just eye candy in the Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri-starrer, Balu Mahi. Surely, the supermodel sure deserves an accolade for holding her own in the movie. However, this just might go in favour of Urwa’s character Durdana from Punjab Nahi Jaungi.



Best Singer Male (Film)

Who we think should win: Sahir Ali Bagga for Murshid Jee in Arth – The Destination

Who we think will win: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for Sawaar De in Arth – The Destination


While all the nominees some very good vocals, we feel Sahir Ali Bagga’s Murshid Jee deserves to win the most. However, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s classical might just take the trophy with Sawaar De. In any case, the win will be for Arth – The Destination. The film needs this as redemption, considering it fared so poorly at the box office.



Best Singer Female (Film)

Who we think should win: Aima Baig for Kaif O Suroor in Na Maloom Afraad 2

Who we think will win: Aima Baig for Kaif O Suroor of Na Maloom Afraad 2

Kaif O Suroor was not only a visual hit (all thanks to Sadaf Kanwal’s moves) but it also managed to introduce people to Aima’s powerhouse vocals. We think this number will definitely do well at the Lux Style Awards and it rightly deserves to.

– MUSIC –

Album of the Year

Who we think should win: Elhaam by Sounds of Kolachi

Who we think will win: Wajd by Hadiqa Kiyani

We have no doubts that Kiyani’s latest offering is culturally diverse but we think that Sounds of Kolachi deserves this one.

Singer of the Year

Who we think should win: Abid Brohi for The Sibbi Song

Who we think will win: Ali Hamza, Ali Sethi and Waqar Ehsan for Tinak Dhin

The Sibbi Song and Tinak Dhin were the biggest hits of 2017. Hailing from a small town, Abid truly deserves this award since his song went viral. However, Tinak Dhin, being from Coke Studio, could easily take the trophy since everyone is still humming it.



Best Music Video Director

Who we think should win: Qamar Anwer for Kasani

Who we think will win: Taimoor Salahuddin for Chan Kithan

We believe Qamar should bag this title for the very creative street-style video that he directed for Kasani. However, considering Taimoor’s talent and Mira Sethi’s dream sequence in the video, Chan Kithan might just be it.

Best Emerging Talent

Who we think should win: Badnam for Khwaja ke Diwani

Who we think will win: Kashmir for Kaghaz ka Jahaz

Pepsi Battle of the Bands finalists, Badnaam and Kashmir are our picks for the category of Best Emerging Talent. While Badnaam may have a more local flavour, Kashmir just might be the more modern sound, and that’s what might make them take the accolade home!

– TV –

Best TV Play

Who we think should win: Sang E Mar Mar

Who we think will win: Baaghi

Sang E Mar Mar broke social taboos in the best way possible, hence we think it should be named as the best TV play. However, Saba Qamar’s Baaghi just might take the edge with its massive TRPs and the Qandeel Baloch controversy backing it up.

 

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Best TV Actor

Who we think should win: Adnan Siddiqui in Sammi

Who we think will win: Ahad Raza Mir in Yakeen ka Safar

We love anything and everything Adnan Siddiqui and are rooting for him. But Ahad Raza Mir might emerge as the clear choice. May the best man win…



Best TV Actress

PHOTO: FILE

Who we think should win: Saba Qamar in Baaghi

Who we think will win: Saba Qamar in Baaghi

Come on… there are simply no questions here.



Best TV Director

Who we think should win: Ahsan Talish for Alif Allah Aur Insan

Who we think will win: Farooq Rind for Baaghi

In a very subtle manner, Alif Allah Aur Insaan has managed to touch many important subjects and we have Ahsan to credit for that. However, Baaghi, again, might just pull a clean sweep.



Best Writer

Who we think should win: Mustafa Afridi for Sang E Mar Mar

Who we think will win: Qaisara Hayat for Alif Allah aur Insan

Sang E Mar Mar had a flawless write up which revolved around revenge, grudges and hatred. But we think Qaisara from Alif Allah Aur Insan can end up winning for its brilliant plot.



Best OST

Who we think should win: Sahir Ali Bagga for O Rangreza

Who we think will win: Shuja Haider for Baaghi

Sahir Ali Bagga’s soulful voice for Saba Qamar’s recent venture Baaghi is powerful, emotional and ticks all the right boxes. However, Shuja Haider can emerge as the winner for the night with his OST for Bilal Abbas and Sajal Aly starrer, O Rangreza.



– FASHION –

Model of the Year (Female)

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/SADAF KANWAL

Who we think should win: Sadaf Kanwal

Who we think will win: Sadaf Kanwal

The timeless model continues to ravage runways and magazine covers alike, with her extremely original style and signature brows.



Model of the Year (Male)

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/HASNAIN LEHRI, SHAHZAD NOOR

Who we think should win: Shahzad Noor

Who we think will win: Hasnain Lehri

The hunk just happens to have the avant-garde wow factor that is scarce in Pakistani male models. He happens to effortlessly ace desi as well as angraizi looks with finesse. A two-time LSA winner has what it takes!



Achievement in Fashion Design – Pret

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/KHAADI 2,GENERATION

Who we think should win: Chapter 2 by Khaadi

Who we think will win: Generation

Brimming with innovation, this brand by Khaadi speaks to the youth of Pakistan. From bright tones to lax fitting, Chapter 2 is trendy while being ultra comfy.

Achievement in Fashion Design – Luxury Pret

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/MISHA LAKHANI/ELAN

Who we think should win: Misha Lakhani

Who we think will win: Elan

Fusing minimal aesthetic to classy silhouettes, Misha’s offerings are all about understated elegance.

Achievement in Fashion Design – Bridal

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/FARAZ MANAN

Who we think should win: Faraz Manan

Who we think will win: Faraz Manan

Fearless with his cuts and designs, this experimental designer has managed to bag a Bollywood fan base too.

Achievement in Fashion Design – Lawn

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/SANA SAFINAZ, ELAN

Who we think should win: Sana Safinaz

Who we think will win: Elan

The designer duo whose been there, done that for years now seems to have grasped exactly what the consumer requires to look polished, yet feminine.

Best Menswear Designer

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/HSY, AMIR ADNAN

Who we think should win: HSY

Who we think will win: Amir Adnan

HSY is the flag bearer of contemporary fashion and his androgynous styles are exactly what the doctor ordered.

Best Emerging Talent

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/SAHEEFA JABBAR KHATTAK

Who we think should win: Saheefa Jabbar Khatak

Who we think will win: Saheefa Jabbar Khatak

A source of inspiration to countless, this up-and-coming model is not just fit for fashion campaigns but is a success story every commoner could learn from.

This piece is complied by:

FILMS: Rahul Aijaz

TV: Rida Lodhi

Music: Shaheera Anwar

Fashion: Manaal Khurram

 

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Who do you think should win at LSA 2018?

The Lux Style Awards (LSA) released their nominations for 18 entertainment categories, 12 of which are open for voting. The remaining 10 fashion categories were announced later.

All nominations have been shortlisted and the voting is now closed. However, we would like to get your opinion on the awards which are to be held in Lahore on February 20.

 

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47% of our readers believe Yakeen Ka Safar deserves to be on Netflix
In our 'alternate' LSA survey, we dug into what our readers really thought about the hits and flops of 2017


Awards like Best Actor, Best Director and Best Writer are covetable awards, but do they really sum up the year in entertainment?

On the morning of the annual Lux Style Awards where we'll see 2017's best films and TV dramas get some well-deserved appreciation, we bring you the results of our 'alternate' LSA survey -- which dug into what our readers really thought about the hits and flops of the past year!

Which dance sequence did you find the weirdest? Who was the most annoying TV character? Over 800 readers weighed in. Find out what they thought here...

Film You Won't Mind Watching Again
Reader's choice: Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Our choice: Punjab Nahi Jaungi

While we thoroughly enjoyed Chupan Chupai, we were disappointed to learn that its script is plagiarised, so Punjab Nahi Jaungi is our choice of must-rewatch for its actually funny script, progressive ethos and really memorable characters. We want to see Humayun plead 'Help me, Durdana' again!

The Most Regressive Film
Reader's choice: Chain Aye Na

Our choice: Chain Aye Na

We don't want to keep hating on Chain Aye Na, but the film's anachronistic take on romance and relationships still makes us want to puke. It may have worked in the '90s (it really shouldn't have though) but not anymore.

Most WTF Dance Sequence in a Film
Reader's choice: Sahir Lodhi and Abeer Rizvi in Raasta

Our choice: Adil Murad and Dolly in Chain Aye Na



Enough said.

Most Quotable Dialogue in a Film
Reader's choice: 'Help me Durdana' in Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Our choice: 'Can I kiss?' in Chain Aye Na

Call us ridiculous, but we derive an odd kind of pleasure in recalling the most WTF-est of dialogues from the Chain Aye Natrailer.

Most Offensive Slap in a Film
Reader's choice: Rayan slapping (thrice!) the object of his obsession Ruba in Chain Aye Na

Our choice: Aami slapping his rape survivor wife Sara in Verna

Given that Sara (Mahira Khan) had already gone through an immense ordeal in Verna, seeing Aami (Haroon Shahid) unleash more aggression on her was a tough ask for the audience. There were other ways for Aami to communicate his anguish and we're uncomfortable with the idea that the slap was just added in for shock value or dramatic effect.

Best Use of Pakistan in a Film
Reader's choice: Chalay Thay Saath

Our choice: Chalay Thay Saath

Have you seen the trailer?

Side Character Who Deserves Their Own Spin-off Film
Reader's choice: Durdana (Urwa Hocane) in Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Our choice: Sharmeen (Sadaf Kanwal) in 'Balu Mahi'

While Durdana definitely made an impression on every PNJviewer, we're rooting for Sadaf Kanwal making a comeback on the big screen as the sultry Sharmeen who didn't shy away from telling a man that she wants him.

Most Annoying TV Character
Reader's choice: Suhana of Teri Raza

Our choice: Suhana of Teri Raza

Suhana, played by Sanam Baloch, is this year’s bholiest larki. A wealthy, educated girl who marries a man she has zero interest in and starts an affair with her college boyfriend. After a lot of circular arguments, a divorce and sad game of musical beds, she eventually realises how much she loves her first husband Imtiaz’s money and his talent for agreeing with her. (Dear Sanam Baloch, you are one of the most talented actors of our industry, don’t waste yourself like this again.)

Most Dateable TV Character
Reader's choice: Dr Asfandyar (Ahad Raza Mir) in Yakeen ka Safar

Our choice: Dr Asfandyar (Ahad Raza Mir) in Yakeen ka Safar

We have a feeling that if we don’t say Dr Asfandyar aka Ahad Raza Mir, there will be a public outcry. So let's run with the noble doctor, with the gruff attitude and film star looks.

Best TV Couple
Reader's choice: Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly in Yakeen Ka Safar

Our choice: Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly in Yakeen Ka Safar

Now, this is the hardest category of all because there were so many cute couples this year. The biggest buzz this year was for Dr Zubia and Dr Asfandyar, as in Sajal Aly and Ahad Mir, so we give them that nomination.

Most Catchiest TV OST
Reader's choice: O Rangreza

Our choice: Teri Raza

Ali Sethi's soulful voice gives Teri Raza's OST its edge.

Most Hyped Drama That Didn't Deliver
Reader's choice: Teri Raza

Our choice: Khaani

We so want to say Teri Raza but Khaani deserves this crown so much more. This super hyped drama is the new Mann Mayalwith its weak script, two-dimensional characters and regressive ideas. So what makes it popular? The answer is the charismatic leads Sana Javed and Feroze Khan who are making this unbearable story watchable.

Best TV Villains
Reader's choice: Tora Khan (Sange Mar Mar)

Our choice: Tora Khan (Sange Mar Mar)

Our pick has to be the magnetic Tora Khan. Full credit to Mustafa Afridi’s amazing writing for creating this Shakespearian character for whom the audience felt an almost equal mixture of pity, hate, empathy and disgust. Paras Masroor’s magnificent handling of this complex, many layered character sealed the deal.

Most Netflix-worthy TV Drama
Reader's choice: Yakeen Ka Safar

Our choice: Sange Mar Mar

If any drama deserves to be on Netflix, it is Sange Mar Mar. Raw, authentic and gripping, this drama will not let you go once you start.

TV Drama with the Best Social Message
Reader's choice: Yakeen Ka Safar

Our choice: Yakeen Ka Safar

For us, it's also Yakeen Ka Safar. This drama presented every angle of honour culture wrapped in a sweet romance. This story touched on rape, sexual assault, victims' rights, honour killings and even the consequences of a false accusation without missing a beat.

 

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Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?


It's Pakistani style and entertainment's biggest night and the winners are out

Punjab Nahi Jaungi or Na Maloom Afraad? Saba Qamar or Sajal Aly?

These were the questions swirling in our minds as we awaited the results of Lux Style Awards 2018.

The awards took place at Lahore's Expo Centre last night and saw a big attendance at a ceremony that was intended to be muted yet meaningful. Sahir Ali Bagga sang a qawwali, Frieha Altaf's #MeinBhi campaign for human rights was launched and the show ended with a powerful orchestral performance that was 76 musicians strong. But we'll leave those highlights for later.

Here's who won at LSA 2018 (winners are highlighted in bold):

FILM
Punjab Nahi Jaungi swept the film category by bagging four of five major awards, with Mahira Khan stealing away Best Actress for Verna. The question of everyone's mind's, though: Did she deserve it?

Best Film
Balu Mahi

Chupan Chupai

Na Maloom Afraad 2

Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Verna

Best Actor
Ahsan Khan in Chupan Chupai

Fahad Mustafa in Na Maloom Afraad 2

Humayun Saeed in Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Mohsin Abbas in Na Maloom Afraad 2

Osman Khalid Butt in Balu Mahi

Best Actress
Ainy Jaffri in Balu Mahi

Mahira Khan in Verna

Mehwish Hayat in Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Uzma Hasan in Arth 2

Neelum Muneer in Chupan Chupai

Best Film Director
Haisaam Hussain for Balu Mahi

Mohsin Ali for Chupan Chupai

Nabeel Qureshi for Na Maloom Afraad 2

Nadeem Baig for Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Shoaib Mansoor for Verna

Best Supporting Actor
Ali Rizvi in Chupan Chupai

Faizan Khawaja in Chupan Chupai

Sohail Ahmed in Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Javed Sheikh in Na Maloom Afraad 2

Gohar Rasheed in Rangreza

Best Supporting Actress
Durdana Butt in Balu Mahi

Humaima Mallick in Arth 2

Sadaf Kanwal in Balu Mahi

Urwa Hocane in Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Zhalay Sarhadi in Chalay Thay Saath

Best Singer (Male) - Film
Adnan Dhool for 'Sadqa' from Chupan Chupai

Haroon Shahid for 'Sambhal Sambhal' from Verna

Mohsin Haider Abbas for 'Heeray' from Na Maloom Afraad 2

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for 'Sawaar De' from Arth 2

Sahir Ali Bagga from 'Murshid Jee' of Arth 2

Best Singer (Female) - Film
Aima Baig for 'Kaif O Soroor' from Na Maloom Afraad 2

Aima Baig for 'Sadqa' from Chupan Chupai

Jonita Ghandi for 'Baqiya' from Rangreza

Nirmal Roy for 'Raunaq-e- Aashiqui' from Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Sana Zulfiqar for 'Aadat' from Arth 2

MUSIC
LSA 2018 saw Hadiqa Kiani get her first LSA (about time!), while popular tracks such as 'Tinak Dhin' and 'The Sibbi Song' earned some well-deserved recognition.

Album of the year
36 by Sikander ka Mandar

600 Saal by E Sharp

Elhaam by Sounds of Kolachi

Fanoos by Zohaib Kazi

Wajd by Hadiqa Kiani

Singer of the Year
Abid Brohi for 'The Sibbi Song' from Patari

Ali Azmat and Qurat ul Ain Baluch for 'Chal Diye' from Cornetto Pop Rock

Ali Hamza, Ali Sethi and Waqar Ehsan for 'Tanak Dhin' from Coke Studio

Lyari Underground for 'Players of Lyari' from Patari

Riaz Qadri and Zohaib Kazi for 'Takht Hazar' from Fanoos

Best Music Video Director
Qamar Anwer for 'Kasani'

Raza Shah for 'The Sibbi Song'

Sana Jaffri for 'Madam'

Taimoor Salahuddin for 'Chan Kithan'

Waleed Ahmed for 'Super Cat'

Best Emerging Talent
Abdullah Siddiqui for 'Fiction'

Badnaam for 'Khwaja Ke Diwani'

Kashmir for 'Kaghaz Ka Jahaz'

Keeray Makoray for 'Island in the City'

Roots for 'Pagal Sa'

TELEVISION
Baaghi and Sange Mar Mar were the big winners in TV, overshadowing strong contenders like O Rungreza and Alif Allah Aur Insan.

Best TV Play
Alif Allah Aur Insan

Muqabil

O Rungreza

Sang E Mar Mar

Baaghi

Best TV Actor
Adnan Siddiqui in Sammi

Ahad Raza Mir in Yakeen Ka Safar

Imran Abbas in Khuda Aur Mohabbat

Mohsin Abbas in Muqabil

Noman Ijaz in Pinjari

Best TV Actress
Bushra Ansari in Seeta Bagri

Kubra Khan in Muqabil

Saba Qamar in Baaghi

Sajal Aly in Yakeen Ka Safar

Sajal Aly in O Rungreza

Best TV Director
Ahsan Talish for Alif Allah Aur Insan

Farooq Rind for Baaghi

Kashif Nisar for O Rungreza

Saife Hassan for Sammi

Saife Hassan for Sang E Mar Mar

Best TV Writer
Mustafa Afridi for Sang E Mar Mar

Noor ul Huda Shah for Sammi

Qaisara Hayat for Alif Allah Aur Insan

Saji Gul for O Rungreza

Zafar Mairaj for Muqabil

Best Original Sound Track
Adnan Dhool and Sana Zulfiqar for 'Bay Khudi'

Jimmy Khan for 'Tumharay Hain'

Nabeel Shaukat for 'Woh Ek Pal'

Richi Robinson for 'Shayad'

Shuja Haider for 'Baaghi'

FASHION
Amna Babar finally won her first LSA, Hasnain Lehri picked up his second, Sana Safinaz continues its winning streak...

Model of the Year (Female)
Amna Babar

Anam Malik

Hira Shah

Sadaf Kanwal

Zara Abid

Model of the Year (Male)
Aimal Khan

Champ Imi

Hasnain Lehri

Omer Shahzad

Shahzad Noor

Achievement in Fashion Design - Pret
Chapter 2 by Khaadi

Cross Stitch

Generation

Sana Safinaz

Sapphire

Achievement in Fashion Design - Luxury Pret
Elan

Mahgul

Misha Lakhani

Sania Maskatiya

Shamaeel Ansari

Achievement in Fashion Design - Bridal
Ali Xeeshan

Elan

Faraz Manan

Mahgul

Sana Safinaz

Achievement in Fashion Design - Lawn
Elan

Mahgul

Sana Safinaz

Shehla Chatoor

Zara Shahjahan

Best Menswear Designer
Amir Adnan

Deepak and Fahad

Deepak Perwani

HSY

Republic by Omar Farooq

Best Hair & Make-up Artist

Fatima Nasir

Hannan Siddique

Qasim Liaqat

Saima Rashid

Shoaib Khan

Best Fashion Photographer
Abdullah Haris

Alee Hassan

Nadir Firoz Khan

Rizwan ul Haq

Shahbaz Shazi

Best Emerging Talent
Fahmeen Ansari - Model

Hussain Rehar - Designer

Javeria Hanif - Model

MHM Photography - Photographer

Saheefa Jabbar Khatak - Model

Best Dressed (Male): Abrar ul Haq
Best Dressed (Female): Nabila
Lifetime Achievement Award: Frieha Altaf