International Pakistan Prestige Awards
| International Pakistan Prestige Awards | |
|---|---|
| Latest ceremony: 2023 | |
 IPPA statuette | |
| Awarded for | Achievement in Pakistani film, television, music and fashion |
| Location | Various international locations |
| Country | Pakistan |
| First award | 2017 |
| Website | ippaawards |
The International Pakistan Prestige Awards, commonly known as the IPPA Awards, are Pakistani entertainment awards presented for work in film, television, music and fashion. The awards were launched in 2017 and have been held outside Pakistan, including ceremonies in the United Kingdom, Norway and Turkey.[1][2][3]
History
IPPA was founded by Ali Malik of Vision Events International and Mukhtar Ahmed Chohan of Lollywood Entertainment.[1] The first ceremony was held at the London Hilton on Park Lane in London in September 2017.[4] According to IPPA, around 50 Pakistani entertainment figures, including nominees, guests, presenters, winners and performers, travelled from Karachi and Lahore to London for the ceremony.[4] The inaugural ceremony drew criticism over its organisation and awards process.[5] Actor Adnan Siddiqui later defended the ceremony, saying that Pakistani award shows abroad could give the entertainment industry exposure to foreign media.[6]
The second ceremony was held at Indigo at The O2 in London in September 2018.[7][8] In 2019, the awards were held at X Meeting Point in Oslo, Norway.[9] The 2020 ceremony was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1][10]
The fourth ceremony was held at the Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul on 31 October 2021.[11][12] It was attended by Pakistani and Turkish officials, actors, directors and producers.[3] The fifth ceremony was held in Manchester in 2023, with nominations covering Pakistani film and television work from 2022.[13][14]
Ceremonies
| Edition | Year | Venue | Location | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2017 | London Hilton on Park Lane | London, United Kingdom | [4][5] |
| 2nd | 2018 | Indigo at The O2 | London, United Kingdom | [7][8] |
| 3rd | 2019 | X Meeting Point | Oslo, Norway | [9][15] |
| 4th | 2021 | Haliç Congress Center | Istanbul, Turkey | [3][11] |
| 5th | 2023 | Manchester Central Convention Complex | Manchester, United Kingdom | [13][14] |
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
2017
| Category | Winner | Work | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Drama | Udaari | [16] | |
| Best Film | Actor in Law | ||
| Best Actor | Ahsan Khan | Udaari | |
| Best Actress | Aisha Khan | Noor-e-Zindagi | |
| Best Director | Mohammed Ehteshamuddin | Udaari | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Gohar Rasheed | Mann Mayal | |
| Style Icon Male | Hamza Ali Abbasi | ||
| Style Icon Female | Ayesha Omar | ||
| Star of the Year Male | Humayun Saeed | ||
| Star of the Year Female | Mawra Hocane | ||
| Best Jodi Award – Drama | Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane | Udaari | |
| Outstanding Achievement by a Pakistani Actor on a Global Platform – Male | Adnan Siddiqui | ||
| Outstanding Achievement by a Pakistani Actor on a Global Platform – Female | Humaima Malik | ||
| Legend Award | Javed Sheikh | ||
| Best Singer | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | ||
| Best Model | Neha Ahmed | ||
| Best Designer Couture | Faraz Manan |
2018
| Category | Winner | Work | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Film | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | [8][17] | |
| Best Actress Film | Mehwish Hayat | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | |
| Best Actor Film | Humayun Saeed | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | |
| Best Jodi Film | Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri | Balu Mahi | |
| Best Director Film | Nadeem Baig | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | |
| Best Supporting Actor Film | Urwa Hocane | ||
| Best Singer of the Year | Shiraz Uppal | ||
| Best TV Serial – Jury | Baaghi | ||
| Best TV Serial – Viewers' Choice | Yaqeen Ka Safar | ||
| Best Actor Female TV Serial – Viewers' Choice | Saba Qamar | ||
| Best Actor Female TV Serial – Jury | Sajal Aly | ||
| Best Actor Male TV Serial – Viewers' Choice | Mikaal Zulfiqar | ||
| Best Actor Male TV Serial – Jury | Adnan Siddiqui | ||
| Best Director TV Serial | Syed Ali Raza Usama | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | |
| Best Jodi TV Serial | Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly | ||
| IPPA Style Icon of the Year | Sonya Hussyn | ||
| IPPA Star of the Year Female | Sajal Aly | ||
| Lifetime Achievement | Sultana Siddiqui |
2021
| Category | Winner | Work | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Actor Male in Film | Osman Khalid Butt | [18] | |
| Best TV Presenter of the Year | Ahsan Khan | ||
| Best Supporting Actor in Film | Zara Noor Abbas |
2023
Film
| Best Film | Best Director Film |
|---|---|
| Best Actor Male Film | Best Actor Female Film |
| Best Supporting Role Male/Female Film | |
| Sources:[13][19][20] | |
Television
Reception and criticism
IPPA has been discussed in relation to the wider practice of holding Pakistani entertainment award ceremonies outside Pakistan. Founder Ali Malik said the awards faced criticism in their early years but had become more organised over time.[2]
The awards have also attracted criticism over their organisation and awards process. The inaugural ceremony in 2017 was criticised for being unfamiliar to many invitees before the event and for presenting a large number of awards to attendees.[5] In 2021, the Istanbul ceremony drew controversy after model Fatima Hasan alleged that she was asked to leave the red carpet because her outfit was considered too revealing, despite having shared it with the production team beforehand.[21]
See also
References
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- 1 2 Rehman, Maliha (15 February 2020). "What value do Pakistani award shows abroad bring to our entertainment industry back home?". images.dawn.com. Dawn. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Istanbul dazzled by Pakistan's big screen award ceremony". Hürriyet Daily News. Anadolu Agency. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
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- 1 2 3 Rehman, Maliha (20 September 2017). "Were the IPPAs Pakistan's most meaningless awards show?". images.dawn.com. Dawn. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Give the award show credit for exposing us to foreign media: Adnan Siddiqui defends IPPA". The Express Tribune. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
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- 1 2 "IPPA Awards 2019". IPPA Awards. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Rehman, Maliha (25 September 2020). "The IPPA's plan to go live despite the coronavirus". images.dawn.com. Dawn. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 "IPPA 2021: A look at the celebrities' dazzling fashion choices for the red carpet". The News International. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Pakistani celebrities reach Turkey to attend IPPA Awards 2021". The Nation. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "IPPA Unveils Nominations for the 5th IPPA Awards to be held in Manchester". Daily The Azb. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 Arshad, Moeeza (19 October 2023). "5th International Pakistan Prestige Awards Set to Dazzle Manchester". Hum TV. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Sheraz, Ummara (9 December 2019). "Pakistani Celebrities Take Center Stage at IPPA Awards". ProPakistani. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "International Pakistan Prestige Awards 2017". MAG The Weekly. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "2nd Annual International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) London". MixPlate Magazine. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "The IPPA Awards — a night of glamour, recognition and some clothing controversy". images.dawn.com. Dawn. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 "IPPA Awards 2023: Complete List of Winners". BOL News. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 "IPPA's 5th Edition Steals the Spotlight in Manchester!". Daily The Azb. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Too revealing: Model Fatima asked to leave the red carpet". The Express Tribune. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.