1st Hum TV awards held on 12th March, 2013 at Karachi Expo Centre. The entertainment packed ceremony will be remembered for long. Check out exclusive pictures from the event.

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1st Hum TV awards held on 12th March, 2013 at Karachi Expo Centre. The entertainment packed ceremony will be remembered for long. Check out exclusive pictures from the event.

Check out the Winners List ; Check out Official Press Release

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Right from the word go the tempo was set with the red carpet area welcoming the guests and the glitterati and mouth-watering hors d’ ouvres being passed around.

As guests entered the performance area to be seated they were spellbound by the awe-inspiring, massive, and beautifully decorated and lit stage. Hardly had they got over their surprise that the opening act was announced which featured the inimitable Abida Parveen.

Mekaal and Mahira then came in to host the first segment which was of Music Awards. After a visual presentation of HUM’s eight-year journey, nominees of Best Solo Artiste were announced by Asif Reza and Ayaan. The nominees were Abbas Ali Khan, Fakhir, Shehzad Roy, Falak and Hadiqa and the award went out to Shehzad Roy. Since he was out of the country Kami received the award on his behalf. Best Music Video nominees were Maram and Abro, Syed Ali Reza, Ehsan Rahim and Usman Mukhtar and the award went out to Syed Ali Reza. The Best OST Award presented by Alamgir and a sponsor went to Meray Qatil Meray Dildar. Other nominees were Roshan Sitara, Sanjha, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, Nadamat and Maat.

Anwar Maqsood was the very apt choice to present the Lifetime Achievement Award which went out posthumously to Moin Akhter. Although his son was present to collect the award, he missed the announcement and the award was collected by Bushra Ansari, another very apt choice as she formed the third angle in the triangle that was Moin-Anwar-Bushra, bringing many a play to audiences.

The next performance to enthrall audiences was by Humayun Saeed and troupe who performed a premiere dance from his film Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi.

This was followed by Mekaal and Mahira announcing the next category of awards which were of Fashion. Nabila and Tapu announced the nominees for Best Designer Womenswear. The nominees were Asifa and Nabeel, Ali Xeehan, Fahad Hussain, Nomi Ansari and Nida Azwar and the award went to Nomi Ansari. Best Designer Menswear nominees were Arsalan, Emran Rajput, Nauman Arfeen, Zaheer Abbas and Deepak Perwani and the award was bagged by Deepak Perwani.  Best Model (female) nominees were announced by Nadya Husain and a sponsor and included Mehreen Sayed, Ayaan, Neha, Rabia Butt, Fouzia Aman, Nadia Ali and Amna Ilyas, while the award was bagged by Ayaan. Best Model (male) nominees were announced by Vaneeza and a sponsor. The nominees were Abdullah, Iffy, Mohammed, Athar Ameen and Abbas Jafri and the award went to Abbas Jafri.

Much to everyone’s delight LED Butterflies performed next with their light-studded outfits literally lighting up the stage, and marking the entry for the next award segment which was of Special Recognition Awards, hosted by Bushra Ansari.  Duraid Qureshi presented ten awards to the stalwarts of the television screen who have made an immense contribution to television since its inception in Pakistan. The recipients were Nayyer Kamal, Zaheen Tahira, Badar Khalil, Kazi Wajid, Qavi Khan, Talat Hussain, Munawer Saeed, Anwer Maqsood (received by Moin’s son), Shakeel and Abid Ali.

Mahira and Vasay Chaudhry hosted the next segment. They did a hilarious Truth or Dare with some of the celebrity guests present before announcing the next category of awards.  Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role and Best Comedy Sitcom were presented by Ayesha Omer and Immu. The nominees in the first category were Barkat Siddiqui, Ismail Tara, Uroosa Siddiqui and Danish Nawaz           and the award went to Uroosa Siddiqui. The nominees in the second category were Extras, One Way Ticket, Halka Na Lo, Fun Khana, and the award went out to Extras.  Best Host and Best Drama series awards were presented by Farhan Ali Agha and Alishba Yusuf. Fahad Mustafa was the sole nominee and recipient of the first award while Angeline Malik was the sole nominee and recipient for the second award for her series Kitni Girhain Baqi Hai.

Mahvish Hayat and Ahsan Khan brought the house down with their lively performance on a medley, heralding the next segment of awards hosted by Mekaal and Mahira. Best Actor in a Soap (female) Award was presented by Imran Abbas and Sanam Jhang. Nominees were Sumbul, Komal Rizvi, Areej Fatima and Mawra and the winner was Sumbul for Raju Rocket; Madiha collected the award on her behalf. Best Actor in a Soap (male) Award was presented by Angeline and Deepak. The nominees were Imran Aslam, Danish Taimur, Farhan Ali Agha and Junaid Khan and the winner was Imran Aslam for Nikhar Gaye Gulab Saray. Best Soap nominees were Raju Rocket, Mar Jain Bhi Tu Kya, Mujhay Roothney Na Dena and Nikhar Gaye Gulab Saray. Mujhay Roothnay Na Dena bagged the award which was presented by Misbah Khalid and Sajid. Best New TV Sensation Award was presented by Humaima Malik and Adeel Hussain. Nominees were Shahryar Munawar and Suhai Abro and both won the award.

After a hilarious interlude with the legendry Omer Sharif nominees for the Best Actor (female) in a Supporting Role in a serial Award were announced, and presented by Zeba Bakhtiar and Ejaz Aslam. Nominnes were Shagufta Aijaz, Samina Peerzada, Saba Hameed, Sajjal, Hina Dilpazeer and Sadia Imam. The award was shared by Samina Peerzada for Roshan Tara and Shagufta Aijaz for Meray Qatil Meray Dildar. Best Actor (male) in a Supporting Role in a serial Award was presented by Hina Bayat and Asif Reza Mir. The nominees were Mohib Mirza, Kashif Mehmood, Rehan Sheikh, Babar Khan and Imran Aslam and the award went to Mohib Mirza for Shehrezaat.

After a wonderful performance by Fahad Mustafa who also sang the medley, Mekaal and Vasay Chaudhry announced the award for Best Writer Drama Serial. The nominees were Meray Qatil Meray Dildar, Maat, Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai, Shehrezaat, Roshan Sitara, Aik Tamana Lahasil Si, Bilquis Kaur and Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu. Presented by Noor-ul-Huda Shah the award was bagged by Umaira Ahmed for Maat, and was received by Amna Sheikh. Noman Ejaz and Saba Qamar presented the award for Best Director Drama Serial. The nominees were Sarmad Khoosat, Amna Nawaz, Asim Ali, Siraj ul Haq, Farooq Rind, Fahim Burney, Adnan Farooq, Mehreen Jabbar, Saif-e-Hassan and Haissam Hussain. The award was bagged by Farooq Rind for Sanjha. The Best Drama Serial Award was presented by Atiqa Odho and a sponsor. The nominees were Meray Qatil Meray Dildar, Maat, Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai, Shehrezaat,Roshan Sitara and Bari Apa. The award went to Shehrezaat and was received by co-producers Abdullah Kadwani and Momina Duraid.

The award for the Most Challenging Subject was presented by Qavi Khan and Sanam Saeed. The award went to Dastaan and was received by Momina Duraid, Haissam Hussain and Sameera Fazal.

Then came the surprise package that HUM had been keeping from all their guests – a riveting performance by Rabi Shergil. This was followed by a special recognition award – Excellence in the field of Music, which went out to Ustaad Raees and was presented by Jawed Sheikh and Samina Peerzada. Humsafar – the phenomenal serial – had been placed in a separate category where all its team members were awarded for their remarkable contribution in making this play so legendry. The awards were given out by Sultana Siddiqui.

Humaima’s scintillating performance marked the close of the evening heralding the last category of awards.  There were no guesses for the Best On-screen Couple Award which went to Fawad and Mahira for Humsafar, and was presented by Mohib Mirza and Amna Sheikh. The other nominees were Mekaal and Mahira, and Ahsan Khan and Mehwish Hayat. Best Actor (female) Award nominees were Saba Qamar, Mehwish Hayat, Mahira Khan, Sanam Baloch, Bushra Ansari, Saba Qamar, Sawera Nadeem and Amina Sheikh. Presented by Humayun Saeed and a sponsor the award went to Mahira for Shehrezaat. Best Actor (male) was presented by Samina Peerzada and the nominees were Mekaal, Ahsan Khan, Adnan Siddiqui, Imran Aslam and Noman Ejaz. The award was bagged by Noman for his role in Bari Apa, bringing the magnificent event to an end.

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The event started with enthralling performance by Abida Perveen

Later on, Mahira Khan along with Mekaal came on stage as hosts to officially start the event.

Awards for Music category:

First award at Hum TV Awards night was for “Best Solo Artist”
and the award goes to Shehzad Roy

Best Music Video Award goes to Bailiya by Faakhir

Awards for Fashion category:

Best Designer Menswear Award : Deepak Perwani
Best Designer Women’s wear: Nomi Ansari
Best Female Model Award: Ayyan
Best Male Model Award: Abbas Jafri

Awards for Television category:

Best Sitcom Award: Extras (The Mango People)
Best Soap Award: Mujhe Roothne Na Dena
Best Actor Female Soap Award: Sumbul Iqbal
Best Actor Male Soap Award: Imran Aslam
Best Host of the year Award: Yes its definitely to their very own Fahad Mustafa
Best Drama Series Award: Kitni Girhein Baaqi Hain
Best OST of the Year Award: Sohail Haider for Mere Qatil Mere Dildar
Best Supporting Actor Male Award: Mohib Mirza
Best Supporting Actor Female Award: Samina Pirzada & Shagufta Ejaz
Best On-Screen Couple Award: Fawad and Mahira
Best Writer Drama Serial Award: Umera Ahmed for Maat
Best Drama Serial Award: Shehr-e-Zaat
Best Director Drama Serial Award: Farooq Rind for Sanjha
Best Actor Male Award: Noman Ijaz for Barri Aapa
Best Actor Female Award: Mahira Khan for <emShehr-e-zaaat
Best Actor in Comic Role: Uroosa Siddiqui (FunKhana)
Best Male Actor Soap: Imran Aslam

Best New TV Sensations:

Male Award goes to Shehryar Munawer
Female Award goes to Suhaee Abro

and

Life time Achievement Award: Moin Akhter (presented by Anwar Maqsood)

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This year, television audience is going to witness first awards on their tv screens by “HUM NETOWRK”. The sole motive of Hum Awards is to give tribute to our artists who are with us for eight years and especially to hearten and motivate those projects that were on aired from January 2012 to December 2012.

Checkout the award categories and press release for First HUM TV Awards

Press Release

Karachi, February 12, 2013: HUM announced here today at a select gathering of journalists that the Network was launching its own awards to acknowledge and pay tribute to all the various people that have supported the HUM Network these past eight years, and last year in particular.

The press briefing held at the HUM Network building was conducted by GM Public Relations and Publications, Shanaz Ramzi. She shared that the 1st HUM Awards would be a grand event to be held on March 9, and would cover the period between January 2012 and December 2012. In all, there are 32 categories, including fashion, music, television and special.

Out of the 32 categories , seven categories are of Viewers’ Choice. These are:

Television

• Best Drama Serial
• Best Actor- Male
• Best Actor- Female
• Best on Screen Couple

Fashion

• Best model- Male
• Best Model- Female

Music

•  
• Best Solo artist

Voting for viewers’ choice will be done through IVR, SMS & on Website from 20th February – 5th March 2013

Vote for 1st HUM TV Awards

1-      Best On Screen Couple:

Fawad and Mahira from Humsafar

Ahsan and Mehwish from Mery Qatil Mery Dildar

Meekal and Mahira from Shehr e Zaat

2-      Best Drama:

Mery Qatil Mery Dildar

Maat

Shehr e Zaat

Yahan Pyar Nhe Hay

Roshan Sitara

Bari Apa

3-      Best Female Actress:

Saba Qamar from Maat

Mehwish Hayat from Mery Qatil Mery Dildar

Amina Sheikh from Maat

Mahira Khan from Shehr e Zaat

Sanam Baloch from Roshan Sitara

Sania Saeed from Zard Mausam

Saba Qamar from Yahan Pyar Nhe Hai

Savera Nadeem from Bari Apa

4-      Best Male Actor:

Meekal Zulfiqar from Shehr e Zaat

Ahsan Khan from Mery Qatil Mery Dildar

Imran Aslam from Sanjha

Adnan Siddiqui from Mery Qatil Mery Dildar

Noman Ejaz from Bari Apa

Faisal Rehman from Zard Mausam

5-      Best Model Male:

Abdullah

Iffy

Muhammad

Ather Ameen

Abbas Jafri

6-      Best Model Female:

Ayyan Ali

Mehreen Syed

Neha

Rabia Butt

Fouzia Aman

Nadia Ali

Amna Ilyas

7-      Best Solo Artist:

Abbas Ali Khan

Falak

Shahzad Roy

Farhan Saeed

Fakhir

Hadiqa

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This would be the first awards ceremony of this scale organized by the HUM Network with many stars and celebrities in attendance, including Humaima Malik. She will, in fact, be the only film star performing the new TV awards ceremony alongside Mika Singh. No doubt, Humaima’s talent and skills are stranger to the boundaries, but performing in an award ceremony could certainly be the biggest test for this veteran actress till date.

Talking in terms of the event itself, Hum TV General Manager Publications and Public Relations Shanaz Ramzi said,”We have thought to acknowledge the great support that we have received from our viewers. We are now are planning for the first time ever to hold the Hum Awards”.”Awards act like an energy drink for an artist. The awards symbolise that it is time to recognise these artists and celebrate,” Maimona Siddiqui, Vice President Programming Hum TV stated.

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Pakistani Barbie doll, Yes you guessed that right-its Farah Mehmood, who has won the prestigious award of  Mrs. Pakistan World 2013. What could be more valuable, desirable then such pride, for a mother of 4 beautiful children, who still has managed to portray herself as a symbol for many married Pakistani women with a message that life does not end after marriage.

Farah Mahmood‘s perfect face and her Barbie doll looks defiantly attracts a lots but behind Mahmood’s stunning looks and  beauty lies a strong, well-mannered and educated woman. A degree in English literature and with a background in fitness training, Farah was chosen as the new Mrs. Pakistan World 2013, which not only depends upon looks, but participant’s achievements in career. Farah specializes in image consultancy as well.

Mahmood was crowned in January 2013, and thus she has begun her year with a huge responsibility to bring about some positive change in the condition of Pakistani women. She has lot more in her to offer then just a personality, Mahmood’s passion for serving her community as well as representing Pakistan has given her the title of Mrs. Pakistan World 2013.

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Known for her seductive looks with western and eastern blend in her personality, Ayyan has already achieved some big things in her modelling career. some of her noticeable achievements includes, a much acclaimed Calvin Klein’s ‘Beauty of the Year 2010’ award, Lux Style Best Female Model award 2011 and “Best Female Emerging Model” in 2010.

Now she has won “Best Female Model Award”, which ranks her among the some top of the line models, the country has ever produced ,like Vaneeza Ahmed, Mehreen Sayed, Nadia Hussain, Amina Sheikh, and Tooba Siddiqui. Ayyan, after wining the title said,”There’s really no avenue that I haven’t undertaken. So nothing’s a challenge for me anymore. I have proved myself in every quarter and medium. Nobody works like me — I’m very hardworking.”

Previously, Ayyan has worked for some leading multinational companies and brands, which includes Sunsilk, Ufone, SamSung and McDonalds and has appeared  with names such as Sonya Batla. Being a Freelance model, she has worked with almost all leading photographers.

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The brand made quite an impression over their tenure and recently won the Lux Style Award for ‘Achievement in Fashion Design – Lawn’ category. Winning in the country is a big deal but the only bigger deal is being dominant abroad; which the duo was able to do as the clothing brand won Best International Designer Award for this year.

The prize ceremony was held at the fifth annual Masala Awards in Dubai. It should be recalled that Sana Safinaz has been nominated for the Best Designer of the year category before but it was 2012 that managed to be a lucky year for them. However, neither Sana Hashwani nor Safinaz Munir was able to attend the ceremony so Frieha Altaf accepted the award on the emerging brand’s behalf. The award was presented by Sophie Choudry.

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Pakistan Classical Singing icon, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has made up his mind to leave a deep mark across the borders. The news is like, Rahat has now bagged three awards at Lebara Asian Music awards ceremony held in London this month.

Khan was the biggest winner of the evening, the categories in which the classical turned modern singer won were, ‘Best-Selling Download’, ‘Best International Act’ and ‘Best International Act of the Decade’. His song “Teri Meri” from Salman khan’s blockbuster movie Bodyguard, was named the Best-Selling Download.

Started his singing career along side of his legendary uncle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Rahat gave his first public performance at the age of  eleven, when he toured the UK with his uncle in 1985, and performed solo songs in addition to singing with the Qawwali party.

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