Model Town Music presents ‘Ti Ho Chahiye’ by Nida Hussain, a song that fills our ears with her melodious voice and features Sadaf Kanwal and Azfar Rehman and a special appearance by Hira Faisal.
‘Tu Hi Chahiye’ evolves into a love story that unfolds in three acts as we witness three songs in one.
Directed and produced by Rameez Anwar and written by Asim Raza this song takes you on a mesmerizing journey filled with love and hope.
Nida Hussain’s vocals add a whole new level of melody and charm to the song audio and video. Her charisma and persona makes the song hit the right beats.
The video also has a very serene and soothing vibe to it. The outdoors and the naturistic views go so well with the song and its vibe.
Nida Hussain shared her views on this song by adding; “I had a wonderful time recording and then shooting this song. It definitely is very close to my heart and the team that I worked with was also phenomenal and helped me make this dream come true”.
The song is available on all digital platforms and it is a must have on the playlists.
You can watch the full music video here:
About Nida Hussain: Nida Hussain is an American Pakistani singer, actress and model. Her list of dramas that she has acted in, include Dil-e-Momin, Teri-Rah-Mein, Shehnai and Jhooti. Her latest song ‘Tu Hi Chaiye’ and her performance in Kashmir Beats Season 2 with Hiba Qadir have all been a complete hit.
Anoushay Abbasi blesses us with her beautiful voice yet again at the Kashmir Beats Season 2 and this time with another power vocal actor turned singer Hassan Hayat Khan.
Din Chareya is an upbeat tune with a touch of old school music and the chemistry between the two singers makes the song even more melodic.
Talking about her latest experience Anoushay Abbasi shared; “this song gives meaning to a very deep connection between two people. I am so glad to be part of the Kashmir Beats again and this time being paired with Hassan Hayat has been great. I think we both did justice to each other’s vocals”.
Anoushay Abbasi is not just breaking barriers by her acting skills and a charismatic persona but now her voice is also being loved and appreciated by everyone in the industry and her very own fans.
Sounds of Kolachi (SOK) is our very own band from Karachi and they have just released their new song Jaag Karachi. We all know that SOK is all about the true spirit and realness of Karachi. Their forte as a band is to bring forward the sociological aspects and fusing them with music.
And that’s exactly why Sounds of Kolachi is never your regular music band making regular music. But rather a mindful and meaningful one.
Their new song ‘Jaag Karachi’ isn’t just the voice of Karachi but a very woke vision that this band holds for their city.
In this song they tell a tale about corruption, hardships, loopholes and the ignorance that prevails coming from the authorities. It is a very raw and real picture painted through their music.
The artists behind this phenomenal audio/visual journey are Paras Masror , Sami Amiri , Ahsan Bari and Nimra Rafiq. This powerhouse and the voices behind it just released something that will have you hooked.
The song is available on Sounds of Kolachi’s official youtube channel and can also be viewed here;
About Sounds of Kolachi: SOK is a South Asian Band from Karachi, a group of vocalists and instrumentalists, blurs raga and Western harmony, counterpoint and South Asian melodic lines, all without losing the groove. which has given us many hits like; Allah Hi Dega from their first album Elhaam & Ill’Allah from Coke Studio Season 11
The 20th edition of ‘Lux Style Awards’ was a star studded evening that honored winners and announced Life-time Achievements for three noteworthy Entertainment and Fashion legends. The much loved event featured celebrities from the Fashion, Music, and Television fraternities. Due to Covid, this year’s submissions did not receive any entries in Film. The 20th year, a milestone for the Lux Style Awards, that has hosted many glittering gala evenings, was celebrated exclusively with limited presence of media, nominees and performers, adhering to government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs). To assure this, the recorded show was an all-day production and was divided into multiple dedicated slots.
The hosts for the evening included Mehwish Hayat and Ahsan Khan and the duo of Ahmed Ali Butt and Mansha Pasha. Every bit of the show-flow, was designed around the #LSA4Pakistan and focused on building up and appreciating the Pakistan fashion and entertainment industries. The ‘Lux Style Awards’ are much acclaimed for recognizing both the high achievers and encouraging new emerging talent and in its 20th year, the show stayed true to its ethos of recognizing Pakistan’s varied talent.
The day-long red carpet was magnificent as for the first time it included a live catwalk that was a perfect spot to showcase the many varied fashion hits that strolled down. Hosts Dino and Ayesha Omar plus a plethora of channels, electronic and digital were seen in action as celebrities walked down in momentous outfits. While some rushed towards the show, Asim Azhar shared his first Lux Style Awards experience and music nominees; Bayaan, Baluch Twins and Abbas Ali Khan sang snippets of tracks during interviews.
The TRESquad featuring Hareem Farooq, Nimra Jacob, Maha Tahirani and Sarah Zulfiqar made an appearance at the ‘Lux Style Awards’ red-carpet together while Ali Rehman, Uzair Jaswal, Shahbaz Shigri, and Imran Ashraf entertained the media with their antics.
At the red-carpet we loved the ultra-feminine looks with Mira Sethi in jeweled long gloves by Hussain Rehar, to Mushk Kaleem in a gorgeous trail by Sana Safinaz. the ‘Lux Style Awards’ look was classy and elegant with all the excitement and bonhomie, which was was evident to all.
The night began with the national anthem sung by music veteran, Shehzad Roy. Starting off the show, Amir Paracha, CEO, and Chairman of Unilever Pakistan took over the stage to welcome the audience to the milestone 20th year of glitz and glam. He said; “Lux Style Awards began as a means to spread the message of Lux to the audience via fashion, music, television and film but it has become so much more. It has encouraged entertainers to persevere with their talent and continue to bring joy to their fans. The real meaning of the LSAs is the hope that comes with it and how it has battled during tough times, like natural disasters, political instability, or a pandemic. The LSAs have gone on without breaking momentum, transforming from a LUX platform to Pakistan’s platform internationally. Our hashtag this is year is LSA4Pakistan.”
With that, the show opened with a star-studded Lux Style Awards anthem ‘Sitare, sitare, aasmaan kay tarey, keh raha hai yeh pal, aaj hum hain yahan’, which featured a line-up of celebrities. The anthem was composed by Bilal Maqsood and sung by Aima Baig, Uzair Jaswal, Asim Azhar and the Young Stunners. Many celebrities joined the stage such as Mahira Khan, Meera Jee, Ayesha Omar and couturier Ali Xeeshan and show choreographer Frieha Altaf.
Following this, Ahmed Ali Butt, who has continuously entertained audiences with his quick wit and humour and Mansha Pasha, the versatile actress, hosted the music segment. The segment included awards given to the best singer of the year, the best song of the year, best emerging talent and best music video director. It started with music dynamo Bilal Maqsood and Mira Sethi, wearing Hussain Rehar, presenting the best emerging talent in music award to Aziz Kazi for Shantarum, a meditational track. Friends, Asim Azhar and Uzair Jaswal presented the award of best video director to Hamza Bin Tahir for Teri Tasveer by Bayaan. Recently engaged Aima Baig and Shahbaz Shigri graced the stage to present song of the year to Bayaan for Teri Tasveer and singer of the year to Abbas Ali Khan for Mein Yeh Janoun Na. CEO of Airsial, Ameem Hasan joined them on stage to present the latter.
The Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award was dedicated to Farida Khanum, known as the Queen of Ghazal during her active years. Famously known for her songs, Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo and Woh Ishq Jo Humse Rooth Gaya, Farida Khanum has been a singer with an inner muse who expressed her identity in every song. A dedication of love to her was performed by Mehwish Hayat and Resham to the melodious Punjabi numbers of “Balle Balle” and “Meinay Pairoon Mein Payal Tau Bandhi Nahin”. Both Mehwish and Resham gave the legendary singer a heartfelt tribute through their energetic yet elegant dances, and Unilever Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amir Paracha read out a befitting tribute, standing beside the lovely Mahira Khan on stage. Farida Khanum’s message as she accepted the award was then played out. Ending the segment was the fabulous Tabish Hashmi, a spectacular comedian who has recently rightfully earned fame. Tabish walked down to the audience and roasted some of the nominees, creating moments of laughter.
The second segment of the show starred the Laal Kabootar star Mansha Pasha and the brilliant Mehwish Hayat together. The ladies asked Asima Haq, Director of Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever Pakistan to introduce the ‘Lux Style Awards’ newly initiated Lux Change Makers Award. Asima Haq said, “This award has been created to recognize the change-makers in the industry. As a brand ‘Lux’ has always endorsed a positive attitude towards everything feminine and this award recognizes the female strength of women in the industry that has created change in the world with their art and content.”
Asima Haq then announced the award posthumously for the late Haseena Moin, playwright par excellence, as the first recipient of the award. The iconic Haseena Moin wrote memorable female characters. A tribute to her played out, which featured celebrities like Behroze Sabzwari and Marina Khan who spoke about Haseena Moin’s larger-than-life energy and how she created dreams. She was a woman who knew her worth and wanted to showcase women who carried the same attitude, leading to characters like Dhoop Kinaray’s Dr. Zoya. Haseena Moin’s award was accepted by her niece Sadaf, who spoke of how her aunt, her father’s sister, inspired so many to live out their lives with courage and independence.
To present the Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion, Safinaz Muneer Co-founder of Sana Safinaz, and Shamoon Sultan, founder of Khaadi were given the honors to award legendary Fashion Designer Banto Kazmi. Banto Kazmi has been an inspiration for many younger than her in the industry, as well as to the girls whose lives she has added much joy into, by bringing color to their bridal dresses and weddings.
Debonair, male model, Hasnain Lehri and chic female model, Mushk Kaleem came on stage to start off the awards in the fashion category; best emerging talent and best hair and makeup artist. The best emerging talent in fashion was bagged by a promising model, Sarah Zulfiqar.
Salman Ahmed, musician, famously known for band Junoon and actress, Azekah Daniyel continued the segment and went on to award best fashion photographer and achievement in fashion-pret. Achievement in fashion pret was won again by Generation who wanted to thank their customers, adding that every time somebody wears a generation outfit, they add a sentence to their colorful story.
Ahsan Khan, the host for the second bit of the fashion segment, joined Mehwish Hayat and invited two former LSA winners’ Nadia Hussain and Fouzia Aman to present the Best Menswear Designer award to Ismail Farid. The gorgeous Sunita Marshall and high-end designer Hasan Sheharyar Yasin (HSY) announced model of the year (female) and this award was won by Mushk Kaleem, who was dressed in an extravagant stand-out hot pink gown. Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman were welcomed onto the stage to present the model of the year (male) award to Sachal Afzal. Ayesha Omar looked stunning in an all-gold, gemmed body-hugging dress.
Achievement in fashion-luxury and bridal were announced by Emaad Irfani and Saboor Ali. Tabish Hashmi roasted some of the fashion category nominees and the breaks of entertainment were appreciated.
The last segment of the show was hosted by Ahmed Ali Butt and Mansha Pasha. The elegant Youmna Zaidi announced the best emerging talent award, followed by dapper Imran Ashraf announcing Best Writer and Best Television Director. To no surprise to the audience, Umera Ahmed won the best writer award for Alif, an artistically pleasing drama and Farooq Rind won the award of best television director for Pyar Ke Sadqay.
A heart-tugging performance by Asim Azhar in the middle of the awards made the audience emotional as he sang “Nimmi Nimmi” an original by the late Farhad Humayun, the Overload vocalist who was remembered for leaving this world too soon. An obituary video played behind Asim as he sang, featuring industry stalwarts who were no more. Tweets by celebrity friends were also shared on screen.
Television’s biggest night was swept by the two Hum television serials Ehd e Wafa and Pyaar Kay Sadqay, with Ehd e Wafa walking away with Best television serial and Yamna Zaidi sweeping the Best Actress Awards for Critics and Viewer’s Choice categories. For the men, it was Bilal Abbas for Pyar Kay Sadqay and Danish Taimoor for Geo’s Deewangi.
The grand finale featured a plethora of power-packed performances by the Parey Hut Love stars Mahira Khan, Meera and Sheheryar Munnawar for the perfect finale. Director Asim Raza and Producer Fizza Ali Meerza talked about how 2020 ruined the film industry by shutting down cinemas and halting projects. While no films were made, the desire to make films lives on, and as everybody knows music and film go hand in hand.
Mahira Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Ahmed Ali Butt, and Meera jee, performed on the lively songs that stayed popular all year round and were played multiple times at weddings: Haye Dil Bechara, Ik Pal, and Morey Saiyaan. Each performance looked spectacular because of the graphics behind and the magic created by Nomi Ansari, with every performer’s outfit stitched with intricate detail to be noticeable on stage.
This year’s Lux Style Awards were partnered by Sialkot-run state of the art airline, AirSial as the travel partner, Tresemme as hair partner, Magnum as snack partner, Lipton as beverage partner, Geo Television as media partner and A.F Fergusons as award’s auditors.
The backstage was buzzing with the help of booths put up by sponsors. Celebrities prepared backstage by the Tresemme booths as Tresemme announced two best tressed (dressed) awards for celebrities who exhibited trend and style backstage. Nimra Jacob and Ali Rehman won these titles along with iPhone 12s.
The 20th Lux Style Awards was conceived & directed by Frieha Altaf at Catwalk, show dancing choreography by Nigah, show script by Nabeel, Fizza & Ahmed Ali Butt, television production by Nadeem J, hair & makeup by Nabilas & NGents, event design by Jalal Salahuddin, official photography by Faisal Farooqui at Dragonfly, performance costumes by Nomi Ansari, show styling by Mavi & Rao, team Reactivate for all the content on Lux’s own social media handles and finally Talking Point for awards management, and digital media and print media.
This year’s event was its 20th years since its inception and this make LSA as the first Pakistani Awards Show to reach that milestone! Some of the highlights of this year’s 20th Lux Style Awards are to start from Pakistan’s most sought after face, i.e. Mahira Khan, she was the star of this show with three impeccable and outstanding performances. Her popularity has gone beyond borders and she truly is a superstar of this era and has been associated with Lux for ages.
Apart from regular segments and performances this year’s Lux Style Awards added some uniqueness to their fold by adding an event’s anthem for first time. This star studded anthem feature 20+ celebrities and was another nod to their hashtag #LSA4Pakistan. This anthem was composed by Bilal Maqsood and aimed to commemorate the 20th year of Lux Style Awards. A star studded performance was a tribute to the emerging talent and the many personalities who have performed on the LSA stage
Tabish Hashmi, now a known comedian for his sardonic wit and humor was something not experienced before at an award show. He kept the show alive by dropping in to roast nominees, something that we don’t see enough of in Pakistani shows.
A news award was also initiated, which seemed very important, the Change Maker’s Award for artists who push the envelope for their narrative of those Pakistani women who bring about a change in society
One of other main highlight of this year’s LSA was it being very well-organized with an ample amount of space for everyone present. This very well-organized show with plenty of spread out photo opportunities, at no point people were squished together. This meant nobody was pushing anybody and the air conditioning was at chilled temperatures throughout the show. The show followed proper standard operating procedures (SOP) throughout.
The multi-talented Anoushay Abbasi who has proven her mettle in acting, singing, modelling, and hosting recently did a guest appearance in AUJ’s latest music video for the song ‘Nawazish’ – that was released last week.
Directed by Jalal Roomi, the video features Anoushay Abbasi alongside the band Auj with a story brewing about love and hate. Anoushay Abbasi, with her diverse expressions, perfectly depicts all the different stages of emotions that one goes through in a relationship.
“Working with Auj on this video was so much fun. Nawazish is such a beautiful and evocative song, and I absolutely loved the whole vibe of the music video. I hope everyone loves the video as much as I loved working on it.” commented Anoushay Abbasi.
Anoushay has also made her own singing debut with her first single called ‘Peer Bulavey’, and she has also starred in a short musical film called Bewafa.
You can now watch the full music video here:
About Anoushay Abbasi: This renowned actress, singer, model and host started in entertainment industry as a child star more than a decade ago and has starred in some critically acclaimed dramas including Mere Paas Tum Ho, Prem Gali and Raqs e Bismil. Anoushay has also dabbled in single and recently ventured into cricket hosting when she joined the Kashmir Premier League drafts as a host after a hosting stint on ‘Sports Paaltix’ a digital show for PSL.
The multi-talented and stunner actress Anoushay Abbasi, can now be seen breaking into the singing world on the new show Kashmir Beats with her very first single, ‘Peer Bulavey’ that was released last night.
Anoushay Abbasi along with model turned actor Omer Shahzad melodiously sings the duet ‘Peer Bulavey’ on Kashmir Beats Season One. ‘Peer Bulavey’ music has been composed, mixed, mastered and produced by musical maestro Shani Arshad, who has also penned the lyrics of the song.
“Peer Bulavey gives words to a soulful connection between two people.” Talking about her singing debut, Anoushay Abbasi shared, “I am so excited to be doing this, I just never thought I could sing, and I couldn’t have asked for a between partner then Omer (Shehzad) for my debut as a singer. It’s truly an honour for me to be able to share this platform with so many talented individuals from our industry and croon to the amazing music by Shani (Arshad) Bhai”.
She has also garnered appreciation after breaking into the digital world with See Prime short film ‘Dancing Doll’ and along with her versatile roles in currently on-air drama serials Raqs e Bismil on Hum TV and Prem Gali on ARY Digital.
‘Peer Bulavey’ music video can be video at:
About Anoushay Abbasi: Anoushay Abbasi has proven herself as one of the rising talent of the entertainment industry by her selection of unique roles, dabbling in different genres and interesting characters. She has starred in some critically acclaimed dramas, including Pyaray Afzal, Meray Pass Tum Ho & currently on air Prem Gali & Raqse Bismil.
Taha Gurwara aka Taha-G released his latest song “Chal”. This song is based on a story of his friend, where he speaks about a toxic relationship of a guy with a girl who only approaches the man when she is intoxicated. The man being in love with her doesn’t mind this as he is insanely in love with this woman.
With a passion for song-writing and singing running through his veins from an early age, Taha Gurwara’s fervent lyrics and sparkling R&B melodies expose a truly sensitive artist whose soul-shattering vocals have the power to provoke a profound response.
In an interview Taha said, “This song is dedicated to all those who are in toxic relationship knowingly but couldn’t save themselves because love is and always was blind.”
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