Nominations Unveiled for the 5th International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA)

The stage is set for a grand celebration of Pakistani talent as the International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) reveals its eagerly awaited nominations for the fifth edition. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2023, at the prestigious Manchester Convention Centre, promising to once again shine a spotlight on the excellence of Pakistani artists on an international stage.

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With a total of seventeen nomination categories, IPPA 2023 is eagerly anticipated by the Pakistani diaspora in the UK, who are looking forward to meeting and cheering for their favorite Pakistani celebrities.

Notably, this year’s IPPA Awards is expected to draw top officials from Manchester City, marking a historic moment as the first Pakistani awards ceremony of such magnitude graces the city. This achievement highlights the resilience and creativity of the Pakistani entertainment industry on a global scale.

Previously, IPPA has successfully been held in London twice, Oslo once, and Istanbul once, showcasing its commitment to recognizing and celebrating outstanding talent in the Pakistani entertainment industry.

The International Pakistan Prestige Awards are organized by Vision Events International in collaboration with Lollywood Entertainment. HUM TV remains the official media partner, and Starlinks PR and Events continues as the official PR and coordination agency.

The nominations for the fifth IPPA Awards are centered on outstanding performances from the year 2022, honoring the best talent in various categories across film, television, fashion, and entertainment. Here is a glimpse of the categories and nominees for the upcoming IPPA ceremony:-

Nominations for the 5th International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA)

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1. Best Film
• Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad
• London Nahi Jaon Ga
• Dum Mastam
• Tich Button
• Ghabrana Nahi Hai

2. Best Director Film
• Nabeel Qureshi Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad
• Nadeem Baig London Nahi Jaunga
• Ehtesham-Uddin Dum Mastam
• Qasim Ali Mureed Tich Button
• Saqib Khan Ghabrana Nahi Hai

3. Best Actor (Male) Film
• Fahad Mustafa Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad
• Humayun Saeed London Nahi Jaon Ga
• Imran Ashraf Dum Mastam
• Farhan Saeed Tich Button
• Syed Jibran Ghabrana Nahi Hai

4. Best Actor (Female) Film
• Mahira Khan Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad
• Mehwish Hayat London Nahi Jaon Ga
• Amar Khan Dum Mastam
• Iman Ali/Sonya Hussain Tich Button
• Saba Qamar Ghabrana Nahi Hai

5. Best Supporting Role Male/Female Film
• Javed Sheikh Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad
• Gohar Rasheed/Sohail Ahmed London Nahi Jaon Ga
• Saleem Miraj Dum Mastam
• Sohail Ahmed Tich Button
• Saleem Mairaj Ghabrana Nahi Hai

6. Best Actor In A Negative Role (Film)
• Nayyer Ejaz Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad
• Asif Raza Mir London Nahi Jaon Ga
• Adnan Tipu Shah Dum Mastam
• Feroze Khan Tich Button
• Nayyar Ejaz Ghabrana Nahi Hai

7. Best TV Serial
• Sinf-e-Ahan – (Produced by Next Level Entertainment & Six Sigma Plus
Productions)
• Meray Humnasheen – (Produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi)
• Sang-e-Mah – (Produced by Momina Duraid)
• Aik Thi Laila – (Produced by Hina Amaan)
• Ishq-e-Laa – (Produced by Momina Duraid)

8. Best Director TV Serial
• Nadeem Baig Sinf-e-Ahan
• Ali Faizan Meray Humnasheen
• Saife Hassan Sang-e-Mah
• Yasir Hussain Aik Thi Laila
• Amin Iqbal Ishq-e-Laa

9. Best Actor (Male) TV Serial
• Shehryar Munawar Sinf-e-Ahan
• Ahsan Khan Meray Humnasheen
• Atif Aslam Sang-e-Mah
• Yasir Hussain Aik Thi Laila
• Azaan Sami Khan Ishq-e-Laa

10. Best Actor (Female) TV Serial
• Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi Sinf-e-Ahan
• Hiba Bukhari Meray Humnasheen
• Hania Aamir and Kubra Khan Sang-e-Mah
• Iqra Aziz Aik Thi Laila
• Yuma Zaidi Ishq-e-Laa

11. Best Actor Supporting Role TV Serial
• Saba Hamid and Ramsha Kanwal Sinf-e-Ahan
• Syed Jibran Meray Humnasheen
• Samiya Mumtaz and Sania Saeed Sang-e-Mah
• Faysal Qureshi Aik Thi Laila
• Adnan Samad Khan Ishq-e-Laa

12. Best On-Screen Couple TV Serial
• Azaan Sami Khan & Yumna Zaidi Ishq E Laa
• Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz & Hania Aamir Sang E Mah
• Atif Aslam & Kubra Khan Sang E Mah
• Ahsan Khan & Hiba Bukhari Mere Humnasheen
• Iqra Aziz & Yasir Hussain Ek Thi Laila

13. Best Model
• Nimra Jacob
• Sona Rafique
• Mushk Kaleem
• Fahmeen Ansari
• Javeriya Hanif

14. Best Designers
• Ali Xeeshan
• Fahad Hussayn
• Umar Saeed Couture
• Nomi Ansari
• Sana Safinaz

15. Style Icon Of The Year (Male/Female)
• Imran Abbas
• Ali Rehman
• Azfar Rehman
• Ayesha Omar
• Sonya Hussain
• Ushna Shah

16. Best Singer
• Aima Baig
• Shiraz Uppal
• Farhan Saeed
• Ali Sethi

17. Rising Star
• Emaan Fatima (Singer)
• Romaisa Khan (Influencer/Actor)
• Hamza Sohail (Actor)
• Syeda Tooba Anwar (Actor)
• Aswad Haroon (Entrepreneur/Actor)

18. Social Media Sensation Of The Year

19. Best Debutant Of The Year

20. IPPA Lifetime Achievement Award

21. IPPA Star Of The Year (Male)

22. IPPA Star Of The Year (Female)

23. Overseas & Pakistan (Arts & Culture)

24. Overseas & Pakistan (Business)

The 5th IPPA Awards promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the exceptional achievements of Pakistani artists and creators. Stay tuned for the much-anticipated event in Manchester City, where the stars will shine even brighter.