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ARY Digital hails “successful” ARY Film Awards

ARY Film Awards 2016
ARY Film Awards 2016

ARY Digital Network, one of the major contributors in shaping Pakistan’s entertainment and media landscape for over a decade, has hailed its ARY Film Awards 2016 (AFA16) a successful event.

The ARY Film Awards 2016 were conducted in Dubai Madinat Jumeirah at the Madinat Arena on 16th April. Instead of a red carpet, AFA16 boasted an orange carpet styled in the theme color of the presenting sponsor, Tang. The orange carpet itself turned into an indulging affair in the breezy April evening, as the top celebrities mingled with the media and the cream of Dubai.

Speaking about the event, Mr. Salman Iqbal, Founder and President, ARY Digital Network said that he is proud to see Pakistani talent performing on an international stage as it was always his belief that Pakistan has immense talent and just needs to be given the right platform.

The AFA16 was hosted by the charismatic Fahad Mustafa and the stunning Sana Bucha. The mischievous Ahmed Butt had several entries throughout, spicing things up in between the formalities of the event. Highlight of Ahmed’s performance was the hilarious mimic session of singer Taher Shah�۪s ‘Angel’ and the funny candy awards he distributed among Hamza Abbasi, Humayun Saeed, Wiqar Ali Khan and others.

The performances of the night took everybody by storm, as the crowd was not expecting such beautifully choreographed numbers along with huge screens throwing a wild spectrum of colors in the background. Sohai Ali Abro, Humayun Saeed and Wasay Chaudary performed on the songs of their movie ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani’. Fahad Mustafa paid tribute to Waheed Murad by performing on the songs originally done by the legend himself. Mehwish Hayat, Faisal Qureshi and Sumbul gave stunning performances on Pakistani songs.

One of the highlights of the awards was that it was a true Pakistani event utilizing celebrity talent of Pakistan only. Conforming to ARY’s ‘Made in Pakistan’ slogan, once again it was proved that Pakistan has world class talent and it only needs a better platform to make their stars shine brighter.

The ARY Film Awards 2016 is proudly presented by Tang, powered by L’Oreal Paris and Oye Hoye. Ecostar and Star Marketing are there as the main sponsors.

For full list of winners of ARY Film Awards 2016, click here.