Fawad Khan, Wahaj Ali spotted at star-studded National Icon Awards

The National Icon Awards 2023 were held on Sunday with the top celebrities of Pakistan in attendance to watch their colleagues be honored for contributions to the field of arts and culture.

Popular A-listers like Mawra Hocane, Wahaj Ali and Fawad Khan were present at the ceremony.

Actor Wahaj Ali received the National Icon Award 2023, while veteran actors Meera and Resham watched on along with the outgoing Minister for Information, Marriyum Aurangzeb.

Nadia Jamil shared a clip of the outfit she wore to the awards, thanking Marriyum Aurangzeb for recognising an industry that had been aching for the respect and support of the state.

I don’t dress up a lot. And I never go to award ceremonies.
But could not refuse Sultana Siddiqui Apas invite and decided to attend an award ceremony and enjoy spending some time amongst our industries most dazzling stars.
Was humbling to meet the foundations of our industry.… pic.twitter.com/h8jlYhrNVb

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) August 12, 2023

The actress also lauded producer Zulfikaar’s comments on the need for smaller cinemas which are cheaper, since bigger cinemas charge around Rs 1500-2000 per person to watch a film.

Most important comment I heard tonight at the ceremony at Gov House was from pioneering producer of the industry Zulfikar Sahab about how the need of the day is small cinemas all
Around the country. The big cinemas are expensive with tickets worth 1500-2000 rps.
We need smaller…

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) August 12, 2023

Producer and actor Humayun Saeed called it a “privilege and honor” to be acknowledged by the state, and praised them for implementing the Film and Music Legislation which will help revive the film industry.

A privilege & honour to be acknowledged by the state. Thank you Government of Pakistan for not just the Icon Award but also for finally implementing the long awaited Film & Music Legislation facilitating the film industry in more ways than one @GovtofPakistan @Marriyum_A pic.twitter.com/JZ03VoNfsG

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) August 13, 2023

Actor Fawad Khan spoke about hoping that the film industry becomes independent to the point that it doesn’t need to rely on the government for support.

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