The fourth edition of the International Pakistan Prestige Awards kicked off with a clothing controversy in Istanbul.The star-studded event was held on Sunday and was attended by some of the biggest names from entertainment, including a few Turkish directors, producers and actors. Trophies were handed out in film, television and fashion categories.The red carpet looks this year ranged from traditional to casual.
Farhan Saeed and Feroze Khan decided on hoodies and jeans and most women chose either saris or gowns for the night.But there was some controversy even before the show began.Model Fatima Hasan, who was set to host the show with Mushk Kaleem, arrived at the red carpet only to be told by the organisers that her outfit was “too revealing” or “inappropriate” for the show. Fatima was wearing a black strapless gown accentuated with sequins.
“Got ready and went to the red carpet and was told that my outfit is too revealing and I can’t shoot or be broadcast on HUM TV in this,” Fatima told her followers in Instagram stories from the venue. “No one had asked me or given me any guidelines, nothing.”According to Fatima, she had shared her outfits with the production prior to the awards and they had approved the one she had chosen.The model then informed her followers that she had found a sweater and was going to use it as a makeshift shrug.Fatima wished, however, that the organisers had provided her proper guidelines earlier so that it wouldn’t lead to “humiliation”.
She has extended her gratitude to everyone who sent her supportive messages. She will post separate videos for them too.The IPPA awards were attended by Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain, Aiman Khan, Sonya Hussyn, among others. Hira Mani was declared Star of the Year, Osman Khalid Butt bagged Best Actor for Baaji, and Ahsan Khan received the Host of the Year award.
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