Razzle dazzle and heavy doses of star-power!
The 10th edition of the Hum Awards took place recently and staying true to the tradition of hosting events internationally, the show was at the NRG Arena in Houston. Following the success of the ninth edition, this year’s event shone bigger and brighter than ever.
The celebrity attendance was extensive; boasting a list of Pakistan’s most established veterans and most promising newcomers. Among the glittering attendees were Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly, Sonya Hussayn, Kinza Hashmi, Samia Mumtaz, Saife Hassan, Noman Masood, Nadia Jamil, Durefishan Saleem, Danish Nawaz, Yasir Hussain, Noor Hassan, Bilal Ashraf, TikToker Jannat Mirza, Bilal Abbas Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Dananeer Mobeen, Aijazz Aslam, Ali Tahir, Nomi Ansari, Tanveer Hussain, Hania Aamir, Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Jahanzeb, Zarrar Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Ramsha Khan, Ali Haider, Shuja Asad, Hamza Sohail, Hareem Farooq, Bushra Ansari, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Farooq Rind, Adnan Siddiqui, Mustafa Afridi, Sahar Hashmi, Faysal Qureshi, Mahesh Vishwani, HUM Network’s President Sultana Siddiqui and CEO Duraid Qureshi, among many others.
The excitement preceding the event was testament to the power of Pakistani entertainment around the world. Fans crowded around the venue to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrities, who stopped to take selfies and greet them warmly. Inside, stars gave interviews and posed for photographs. The elegant red carpet was hosted by Aniqah Zulfiqar, while digital hosts for the evening were Mahnoor Khan and Uzair Hassan.
The event officially began with Pakistan’s national anthem, followed by a lively hosting lineup featuring Yasir Hussain, Mohib Mirza, Hareem Farooq, and Dananeer Mobeen.
Spectacular musical performances lit up the stage. Ali Zafar and Asim Azhar energized the crowd with their powerhouse vocals, with the audience erupting when they performed a nostalgic medley of classic hits. Later, Ahmed Jahanzeb took the stage, and at Imran Ashraf’s special request, he sang a few lines from one of his most iconic songs.
The night continued with dazzling performances Mehwish Hayat and Humayun Saeed delivered a power-packed act, while Ramsha Khan and Shuja Haider paid tribute to Nazia and Zoheb Hassan through a vibrant medley of their timeless songs.
The winners of the 10th Hum Awards were:
- Best Actor (Male): Bilal Abbas Khan – Ishq Murshid (Jury: Adnan Siddiqui)
- Best Actress (Female): Sajal Aly – Zard Patton Ka Bunn (Popular & Jury)
- Best On-Screen Couple: Bilal Abbas Khan & Durefishan Saleem – Ishq Murshid
- Best Writer: Mustafa Afridi – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Best Director: Saife Hassan – Zard Patton Ka Bunn & Farooq Rind – Ishq Murshid
- Best Drama (Popular): Ishq Murshid (Jury: Zard Patton Ka Bunn)
- Best OST: Ahmed Jahanzeb – Ishq Murshid
- Global Star Award: Hania Aamir
- Best Supporting Actress: Nadia Jamil – Khushbu Mein Basay Khat
- Best Supporting Actor: Ali Tahir – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Most Impactful Character: Syed Tanveer Hussain – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Best Negative Role: Faysal Quraishi – Zulm
- Hum Special Golden Plate Award: Adnan Siddiqui
- Best Performing Soap: Be Rung
- Best Long Serial: Sultanat
- Best Actress Debut: Sahar Hashmi – Zulm
- Best Actor Debut: Zarrar Khan
A Recognition Award was also presented to the film “Love Guru”, received on stage by Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed.
The event’s official partners included Kola Next, Kashmir, and Leather Galleria Luxury Leather Furniture, with TikTok as the Entertainment Partner. Makeup and styling were flawlessly handled by Nabila’s team.
The 10th HUM Awards once again proved that Pakistani entertainment continues to reach new heights celebrating talent, creativity, and the magic of storytelling.
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