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2nd Lux Style Awards
The 2003 Lux Style Awards, officially known as the 2nd Lux Style Awards ceremony, presented by the Lux Style Awards honours the best films of 2002 and took place 22–24 February 2003. This year, the city of Pakistan played host to the Pakistani Film Industry. The official ceremony took place on 24 February 2003, at the Expo Centre, in Karachi. During the ceremony, Lux Style Awards were awarded in 27 competitive categories. The ceremony was televised in Pakistan and internationally on ARY Digital. Actor Reema Khan hosted the ceremony. Background The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and honour the country's best talents in film, television, music, and fashion. Around 30 awards are given annually. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Special awards LUX Icon of Beauty Award Babra Sharif LUX Woman of Substance Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi Expo Centre
Karachi Expo Center is the convention center where Pakistani products are showcased internationally. The center consists of 8 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] |
Zara Sheikh
Zara Sheikh (Punjabi, ur, ) is a Pakistani model and actress. Sheikh has acted in films such as ''Tere Pyar Mein'' (2000), ''Salakhain'' (2004) and '' Laaj'' (2003). She won the Nigar Award for Best Actress for her performance in film ''Tere Pyar Mein'' and Lux Style Award for Best Actress for her performance in ‘''Laaj''’. Career Modelling Zara Sheikh started her more than a decade long modelling career even before stepping into movies at a very young age. She started out with photographer Khawar Riaz, and till date, is named as one of his most successful models. Due to her unconventional looks, slender frame and height, Zara was an instant favourite for all leading designers. She has graced the covers of almost all Pakistani magazines, and appeared in campaigns for almost all leading brands, including Deepak Perwani, Aasia Saail, Salina Wardah, Nee Punhal, Dawn Bread, Mobilink, Rite Biscuits, Golden Chips, Coca-Cola, Head & Shoulders, Dabur Amla, 7up, Meezan, Gul Ahme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadia Jamil
Nadia Jamil ( ur, نادیہ جمیل) (Born: October 19, 1975) (also known as Nadia Fazal Jamil) is a Pakistani actress and host who is known for ''Balu Mahi'', ''Behadd'' and ''Damsa'', a story about child trafficking. Early life and education Jamil was born in London on October 19, 1975 but moved to Lahore when she was nine. She attended the school of Convent of Jesus and Mary, Lahore. She holds a Masters of English degree in Literature. Jamil completed a Bachelor’s in Drama and Creative Writing at Hampshire College, USA. She also studied at Allegheny College . She completed her International Fellowship at the Globe Theatre, London. Career Jamil has been a Pakistani actress and host for the past two decades. Jamil started her career in the 1990s. Jamil is a trustee of Sunjan Nagar, which is Raza Kazim’s school for financially-deprived girls. She performed a theatre project with them at Al-Hamra. She also serves as an ambassador for Girl Rising, a project which ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faryal Gohar
Faryal Gohar is a Pakistan actress, television writer and human rights activist. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Waris'', ''Uraan'', ''Chaandni Raatain'', ''Chand Grehan'', ''Wisal'' and ''Mohini Mansion Ki Cinderellayain''. Early life Faryal was born on 18 December 1959, in Lahore, Pakistan. She attended Lahore American School, she enjoyed playing sports and she played softball eventually she became the captain of softball in her school. Then she went to Kinnaird College there she took part in sports. Later she went to Canada to study political economy and studied at McGill University. After graduating from McGill University, she went to America and she attend University of Southern California at Los Angeles and she studied film documentary. Career Faryal made her debut as an actress on PTV in 1979. She appeared in drama ''Traffik'' with her husband Jamal Shah. Then she appeared in dramas ''Uraan'', ''Chand Grehan'' and ''Chaandni Raatain''. In 1984, she established the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amna Haq
Aaminah Haq ( ur, ), also variously spelled as Aamina Haq and Amna Haq) is a Pakistani model and actress. Haq has modelled for magazines including '' She'', ''Libas'', ''Visage'', ''Women's Own'', ''Fashion Collection'' and '' Newsline''. She also hosted three seasons of ''Lux Style ki Duniya'', and hosted a chat show for Aag TV, called the ''Aaminah Haq Show''. Haq has acted in a number of Urdu TV dramas such as ''Chaandni Raatain'' and ''Ghulam Gardish''. She also appeared in the TV drama ''Mehndi: The Color of Emotions''. Personal life Aaminah Haq is a cousin of Hina Rabbani Khar, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan. Haq and fashion designer Ammar Belal were married in 2009. she is daughter of former chief minister punjab Ghulam Mustafa Khar Television serials * Aina * Chupke Chupke * ''Doorian'' * Aap Jaisa Koi * ''Haal e Dil'' Music videos *''Fraudiye'', by Awaz *''Ankhoon Ko Ankhoon Ne'', by Junaid Jamshed *''Channa Ve Channa'', by Rahim Shah *''Mahive'', by Faakhir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humayun Saeed
Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Film Awards. Primarily known as an actor, Saeed also runs the Six Sigma Plus media production house which produces television drama serials and commercial movies. Early life and family Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into “a liberal and well-educated Punjabi family.” Saeed attended Nasra School in Karachi where he excelled in his studies and earned the distinction throughout his academic career until matriculation. Later he enrolled himself at a prominent institution St. Patrick's college in Karachi and earned a bachelor's degree in commerce. Saeed stated he was happily employed at a garments factory, as a general manager, before he got into the showbiz. He described himself as "shy" when growing up. He said in an int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faysal Quraishi
Faysal Quraishi ( ur, ; born October 26, 1978) is a Pakistani actor, producer and television host. He appears in Pakistani television dramas, reality shows and films, and is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors. He is the recipient of more than 20 nationally recognised awards. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in television series ''Boota from Toba Tek Singh'' (1999) and has now been a part of more than 200 projects. He hosted a morning show "Muskurati Mornings with Faisal Qureshi" from 2010 to 2014 on TVOne. From 2016 to 2019, he hosted the morning show ''Salam Zindagi'' on ARY Zindagi. He was also the host of a game show "Jeet Ka Dum" on HUM TV and is currently hosting another game show "Khush Raho Pakistan" on BOL TV. He also turned producer in 2017 with the production house ''Connect Studios'' and also owns a film production house "Faysal Quraishi Films". Early life Quraishi was born in Lahore, Pakistan. His father belonged to Urdu Speaki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faisal Rehman
Faisal Rehman commonly known as Faisal is a Pakistani film and television actor, writer and director. He has worked in 36 films and many television shows. Biography Faisal Rehman's ancestors hail from Afghanistan with roots in the Mohammadzai clan of Kabul belonging to Barakzai branch of the Durrani confederacy. His ancestors moved to India in 1905 during British Raj. He is a nephew of noted Bollywood actor, Rehman, and his brother Fasih Ur Rehman is a classical dancer, their father is cinematographer Massud-ur-Rehman. Faisal did his secondary schooling at St. Anthony High School Lahore. He was only a 14-year-old boy when he landed his first role in Nazar-ul-Islam's film Nahi Abhi Nahi, also starring famous film actress Shabnam. Career He is also one of the founding members of "The Actors' Collective (ACT)", an association of actors, including film, theatre and televisions artists in Pakistan, established in 2009 and based in Lahore. Filmography Films *1980: ''Nahin Ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akbar Subhani
Akbar Subhani is a Pakistani veteran actor of film and television. Known for his supporting roles, he is best recognized in PTV most acclaimed serials such as ''Sitara Aur Mehrunissa'' and ''Uncle Urfi'' and has worked in critically acclaimed films '' Josh: Independence Through Unity'' and ''Manto'' for which he received ARY Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role nomination at 2nd ARY Film Awards. Filmography Films * '' Josh: Independence Through Unity'' * ''Manto'' * '' Arifa'' * ''Moor'' Television * ''Sitara Aur Mehrunissa'' * ''Uncle Urfi'' * ''Meharun Nisa'' * ''Moorat'' * ''Mahnoor'' * ''Riyasat'' * ''Sabz Qadam'' * ''Dil-e-Nadaan'' * ''Dhoop Main Sawan'' * '' Shama'' * ''Akhri Joint Family'' * ''Uroos Paroos'' * ''Hum Pe Jo Guzarti Hai'' * ''Colony 52'' * '' Rozi'' * ''Bay Iman'' * ''Muhabbat Kaun Rookay'' * ''Kachra Kundi'' * ''Perfume Chowk'' * ''Aitbaar'' * ''Chaap Tayar Hai'' * ''Ishq Zahe Naseeb'' * ''Malaal E Yaar'' (Cameo Role) * '' Tarap'' Awards and nomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaandni Raatain
''Chandni Raatein'' (also spelled ''Chaandni Raatain'') is a Pakistani drama centered on certain South Asian cultural backgrounds, and issues such as polygamy, motherhood and the distanced mother and daughter-in-law bond. The show aired on Pakistan Television Corporation, Pakistan Television in 2002, and repeat-telecasted from the same channel in 2008. Plot Head of her family, Bee Jan (Safia Khairi) has her own strict set of rules and cultural values, which she enforces in her home with zeal and zest. The all-mighty but too traditional mother has two sons, Aamir (Javed Sheikh), who is married to Abginey (Faryal Gohar); and Aasim (Humayun Saeed), who is unmarried. Aamir and Abginey are childless, despite eight years of happy marriage. Seeing how Abginey can not bear a child, Bee Jan decides to marry her elder son off to a younger, prettier girl. A submissive son with an almost scary mother, Aamir can not stand up and fight for Abginey. The result is his marriage to Maha (Mahno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indus Vision
Indus Media Group (also abbreviated as, IMG) is a Pakistani company broadcasting a mix of free-to-air news and entertainment channels via satellite. IMG owns and operates the Indus brand of television channels in various global markets. It owns and operates the channels "Indus Vision", "Indus Music" and "Indus Plus".Profile of Indus Media Group on WorldNews (WN) Network Retrieved 27 July 2020A concise overview of the media's role in Pakistan since 1947 Dawn (newspaper), Published 23 June 2012, Retrieved 27 July 2020 Company Indus Media Group (IMG) owns and operates Indus TV Network (Private) Limited and the ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore. Background Historical context The idea of establishing a media and television industry was conceived in late 1956 and created by the privately set up national education commission, with the support of President Ayub Khan in 1960. Retrieved 13 January 2016. In 1961, the private sector media mogul and industrialist Syed Wajid Ali launched a television industrial development project, bringing the role of Ubaidur Rahman, an electrical engineer in the Engineering Division of Radio Pakistan, as the project director of the first television station in Lahore. Ali reached a milestone in 1961 after establishing a private television broadcasting company with the cooperation of Nippon Electric Company (NEC) of Japan and Thomas Television International of the United Kingdom. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
