# Lux Style Awards

The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony which has been held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The ceremony celebrates "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, such as cinema, television, fashion, music, sports and film industry. Categories have changed over the years, but most are awarded by panels of judges who are experts in the respective industries, with some "people's choice" awards in the film and TV categories.
The ceremonies, which are televised, have usually been held in Karachi, but in some years have taken place in Lahore, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai.

## History

The Lux Style Awards were created and developed in 2002 by Naheed Chowdhry, the female executive who headed the Unilever Lux team at the time, in collaboration with Frieha Altaf, TV and event producer and former model. It is the largest annual awards ceremony held in Pakistan.
The ceremony was postponed in 2008 owing to security concerns and economic conditions, and it was decided to provide annual scholarships to students of the National College of Arts (TV and Film), National Academy of Performing Arts (Music), and to two fashion schools.
Viewer's Choice Awards for best male and female actors had originally been added to engage audiences viewing the show. In 2019, it was decided to add critics' choice awards for these categories as well. The Lux Awards have been televised in most years.
Aminah Haq won Best TV Actress at 3rd Lux Style Awards for her performance in Mehndi. Many thought that Sania Saeed gave a better performance in Thori Si Mohabat that year, and the only reason she lost was that her play was broadcast by a private TV channel (Geo Entertainment). On the other hand, Mehndi was aired on PTV that was widely available all over the country and was more accessible for audiences. So, for 4th Lux Style Awards it was decided that there would be separate acting and play categories for terrestrial and satellite TV channels.
Many celebrities pulled out their nominations from 18th Lux Style Awards in the wake of MeToo movement. Ali Zafar was nominated for Best Film and Best Film Actor that year, many celebrities took to social media to give their support towards Meesha Shafi who previously made sexual harassment allegations against Ali. They urged LSA jury to pull out his nominations. When the jury denied their request many decided not to be a part of the ceremony.

## Ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Lux Style Awards ceremonies since 2002.
| Ceremony | Date | Best Film | Venue |
| 1st Lux Style Awards | 18 February 2002 | Tere Pyar Mein | Naval Base, Karachi |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | 24 February 2003 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 3rd Lux Style Awards | 13 March 2004 | Larki Punjaban | Dubai, UAE |
| 4th Lux Style Awards | 15 March 2005 | Salakhain | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | 21 February 2006 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 6th Lux Style Awards | 24 May 2007 | Majajan | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 7th Lux Style Awards | 29 October 2008 | Khuda Kay Liye | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 8th Lux Style Awards | 12 September 2009 | Ramchand Pakistani | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 9th Lux Style Awards | 28 February 2010 | Nach Ke Yaar Manana | Expo Centre, Lahore |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | 10 March 2011 | Not Awarded | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 11th Lux Style Awards | 16 September 2012 | Bol | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 12th Lux Style Awards | 4 July 2013 | Not Awarded | Expo Centre, Lahore |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | 4 December 2014 | Zinda Bhaag | Mövenpick, Karachi |
| 14th Lux Style Awards | 30 September 2015 | Na Maloom Afraad | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 15th Lux Style Awards | 29 July 2016 | Moor | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | 19 April 2017 | Actor in Law | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | 20 February 2018 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Expo Centre, Lahore |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | 7 July 2019 | Cake | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 19th Lux Style Awards | 17 December 2020 | Laal Kabootar | Digital platform |
| 20th Lux Style Awards | 9 October 2021 | Not Awarded | Expo Centre, Karachi |
| 21st Lux Style Awards | 24 November 2022 | Khel Khel Mein | Expo Centre, Lahore |
| 22nd Lux Style Awards | 6 October 2023 | Kamli (Critics' Choice) Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad (Viewers' Choice) | Expo Centre, Karachi |

## Categories
### Films

* Lux Style Award for Best Film-Viewers' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Film-Critics' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Film Director (Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor-Viewers' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress-Viewers' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor-Critics' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress-Critics' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Film Playback Song (Audience Voted)

### Television

* Lux Style Award for Best TV Play (Audience Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best Ensemble Play (Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Directo(Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor-Viewers' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress-Viewers' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Writer (Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor-Critics' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress-Critics' Choice
* Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in TV (Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Track (Audience Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best TV Long Play (Audience Voted)

### Music

* Lux Style Award for Best Song of the Year (Audience Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best Singer of the Year (Audience Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best Music Youth Icon (Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best Music Producer (Jury Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Best Live Performance (Audience Voted)
* Lux Style Award for Most Streamed Song of the Year

### Fashion (Jury Voted)

* Lux Style Award for Best Fashion Model of the Year
* Lux Style Award for Best Fashion Forward Brand
* Lux Style Award for Best Fashion Photographer/Videographer
* Lux Style Award for Best Fashion Stylist
* Lux Style Award for Best Fashion Makeup & Hair Artist
* Lux Style Award for Most Stylish Musician
* Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Fashion

### Honorary

* Chairperson's Lifetime Achievement Award
* Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion

### Defunct

* Best Supporting Actor in a Film
* Best Supporting Actress in a Film
* Best Male Playback in a Film
* Best Female Playback in a Film
* Best TV Play-Satellite
* Best TV Director-Satellite
* Best TV Actor-Satellite
* Best TV Actress-Satellite
* Best TV Play-Terrestrial
* Best TV Director-Terrestrial
* Best TV Actor-Terrestrial
* Best TV Actress-Terrestrial
* Best Artist of the Year
* Best Album of the Year
* Best Band of the Year
* Best Music Director
* Best Video Director (Jury Voted)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (Menswear)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (Womenswear)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (Prét)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (Luxury Prét)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (Lawn)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (Bridal)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (0–5 Years)
* Best Achievement in Fashion Design (5–15 Years)
* Most Stylish Sportsperson
* Best Fashion Publication
* Best Model of the Year (male)
* Best Model of the Year (female)