Last night, as Karachi welcomed a pleasantly cool evening, the iconic Mohatta Palace buzzed with glamour for the 24th edition of the much-anticipated Lux Style Awards (LSA) 2025.

Beyond the fashion statements that lit up the event, actors Hania Amir and Fahad Mustafa stole the show with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (KMKT), while Yumna Zaidi made history by adding another LSA to her growing collection.

This year, the Lux Style Awards took a more intimate approach, moving away from the grandiose productions of previous editions. Instead of a large-scale extravaganza, organisers curated a cozy gathering of celebrities, nominees, media professionals, and select influencers.

A total of 28 categories were presented, spanning television, film, music, fashion, and an expanding slate of digital-first talent. True to tradition, honours were split between Critics’ Choice and Viewers’ Choice awards, capturing both industry insight and public sentiment.

Winners:

Film

Film of the Year: Kattar Karachi
Best Film Director: Umair Nasir Ali (Nayab)
Best Actress (Film): Yumna Zaidi (Nayab)
Best Actor (Film): Samar Jafri (Na Baligh Afraad)

Television

Drama of the Year (Viewers’ Choice): Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Best Drama Serial (Critics’ Choice): Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Best Long TV Serial (Viewers’ Choice): Baby Baji Ki Bahuain
Best Actress (TV): Hania Aamir (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
Best Actor (TV): Fahad Mustafa (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
Best On-Screen Couple: Fahad Mustafa & Hania Aamir (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)

Music

Song of the Year: Jhol

Fashion

Fashion Award (Jury Recognition): HSY
Best Model of the Year: Yasser Dar

Digital Content

Digital Content Creator of the Year: Rehan Nazim & Rabya Kulsoom (Ron & Coco)
Digital Content Creator Award: Aidah Sheikh
Digital Trendsetter: Erica Robins
Beauty Influencer of the Year: Hira Faisal

Special Recognition

Emerging Talent of the Year: Khushhal Khan (Dunyapur)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Abida Parveen

The return of the ceremony carries added significance, coming after years of interruptions. The awards were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the allocated budget redirected to the Akhuwat Foundation to support fashion workers affected by lockdowns.