Sukooon Kya Drama Hai 2nd Icon Awards, hosted by Mukarram Kaleem, turned out to be a night full of glamour, talent, and unforgettable moments. A renowned journalist Fifi Haroon and actress Sadia Imam added sparkle with their presence, while the esteemed jury panel — Nadia Khan, Marina Khan, and Atiqa Odho — ensured the awards truly celebrated the best of Pakistani drama. The Drama Icon Awards followed a unique and transparent model, where each week the top five dramas were evaluated by expert judges and public polls, allowing audiences to vote for their favorite stars.
Sukooon Kya Drama Hai 2nd Icon Awards concluded in style, honoring the finest talent in Pakistan’s drama industry. From stellar acting to captivating storytelling, the night celebrated creativity, excellence, and audience appreciation. With 20 categories and 148 nominations, the awards showcased a perfect balance between critics’ choice and audience favorites, making it one of the most authentic, unbiased & exciting celebrations of drama this year.
Here’s who stole the spotlight:
Critics’ Choice Winners
Best Drama Serial: Zard Patton Ka Bun (Hum TV)
Best Actor: Faysal Quraishi (Khaie)
Best Actress: Sajal Aly (Zard Patton Ka Bun)
Best Director: Syed Wajahat Hussain (Khaie)
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Khalid Butt (Khaie)
Best Supporting Actor: Ali Tahir (Zard Patton Ka Bun)
Best Supporting Actress: Uzma Hassan (Khaie)
Best Writer: Mustafa Afridi (Zard Patton Ka Bun)
Popular Choice Winners
Best Drama Serial: Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (ARY Digital)
Best Actor: Fahad Mustafa (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
Best Actress: Hania Aamir (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
Best Director: Badar Mehmood (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Saba Hameed (Noor Jahan)
Best Supporting Actor: Ali Raza (Noor Jahan)
Best Supporting Actress: Naeema Butt (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
Best Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum)
This year’s awards highlighted how strong narratives and powerhouse performances continue to shape Pakistan’s drama industry. While Zard Patton Ka Bun dominated the Critics’ Choice, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum swept the Popular Choice categories, cementing their places as standout dramas of the year.
The awards also spotlighted the unsung heroes who bring our favorite dramas to life:
Best Director of Photography (DOP): Jamil Ur Rehman Alvi (Khaie)
Best Assistant Director: Tehseen Sarwar (Khaie)
Best Original Soundtrack (OST): Tera Mera Hai Pyar Amar — sung by Ahmed Jahanzeb (Ishq Murshid)
The special honor of “Icon of the Year” was presented to Sultana Siddiqui, lovingly known as Sultana Apa. A true media mogul, television director, and producer, she is also the proud founder of Hum Network Limited. The award recognized her remarkable contributions and tireless efforts in shaping and uplifting Pakistan’s drama industry.
