LUX Style Awards 2015: Winners and Nominees
The 2015 LUX Style Awards celebrated the pinnacle of creativity across film, television, music, and fashion. Announced on July 16, 2015, the nominations spanned 24 categories, highlighting the most influential artists and productions of the year. While the event celebrated immense talent, it was not without controversy; following significant public criticism and outrage, the nominations underwent a series of revisions and re-announcements to ensure fairness.
Among the standout performers, the television drama Pyaray Afzal dominated the landscape, securing a total of seven nominations across five different categories. The production achieved a record-breaking feat by winning every single category in which it was nominated. In the film sector, Na Maloom Afraad emerged as a powerhouse, securing multiple wins including Best Film.
Another historic moment occurred in the acting categories, where Saleha Aref became the youngest winner ever to take home the award for Best Actress.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Key Facts
- Pyaray Afzal set a record by winning every category it was nominated for in the Television section.
- Saleha Aref made history as the youngest winner of the Best Actress award.
- Na Maloom Afraad won the award for Best Film.
- Nominations were revised after the initial announcement due to widespread public criticism.
- Hum TV withdrew several of its nominations, leading to the inclusion of new nominees in the revised list.
Film Awards
The film category saw a strong showing from Na Maloom Afraad, which swept the top honors. The competition was fierce, with acclaimed titles like Dukhtar and O21 also receiving recognition for their directorial and acting contributions.
| Category | Winner | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Best Film | Na Maloom Afraad | Na Maloom Afraad |
| Best Director | Nabeel Qureshi | Na Maloom Afraad |
| Best Actor | Javed Sheikh | Na Maloom Afraad |
| Best Actress | Saleha Aref | Dukhtar |
Television Awards
Television was the most competitive segment of the awards. Pyaray Afzal (ARY Digital) proved to be the most successful production, sweeping the awards for Best Television Play, Best Television Director (Nadeem Baig), Best Television Actor (Hamza Ali Abbasi), and Best Television Writer (Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar).
Revised Nominations
Following the withdrawal of nominations by Hum TV, the LUX Style Awards revised the list. New additions included Aasmanon Pay Likha for Best TV Play, Faysal Quraishi and Azfar Rehman for Best TV Actor, and Zanjabeel Asim Shah for Best TV Writer.
Conversely, several entries were removed, including Sakina Samo, Mekaal Zulfiqar, Noman Ijaz, Sarmad Sehbai, and Momina Duraid.
Music and Fashion
The music category recognized a diverse range of talent, from the album Dareeche by Zoe Viccaji to the song "Roiyaan" by Farhan Saeed. The awards also highlighted emerging talents such as Sara Haider and the Young Stunners.
In the fashion industry, Sana Safinaz dominated the design categories, winning for Luxury Prèt, Prèt, and Lawn. The awards also recognized excellence in photography and makeup, with NFK Photography and Natasha Khalid taking home honors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which television show had the most success at the 2015 LUX Style Awards?
Pyaray Afzal was the most successful, receiving seven nominations across five categories and winning every single one of them.
Who is the youngest Best Actress winner in the history of the awards?
Saleha Aref became the youngest winner of the Best Actress category for her role in the film Dukhtar.
Why were the nominations revised after the initial announcement?
The nominations were revised and re-announced following huge criticism and public outrage regarding the initial selections.
Which film won Best Film and Best Director?
Na Maloom Afraad won both Best Film and Best Director (awarded to Nabeel Qureshi).
Which fashion designer won multiple categories?
Sana Safinaz won across multiple categories, including Luxury Prèt, Prèt, and Lawn.