Sunday Special Icon Awards 2026: A Star-Studded Night
Lahore recently hosted the Sunday Special Icon Awards 2026, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most recognisable names from drama, music and digital media.
Organised by Sunday Times and co sponsored by ParkView City, the awards celebrate artists, creators and trendsetters making an impact across the entertainment industry.
From powerful performances to viral digital personalities, the ceremony reflected how much Pakistan’s entertainment scene has evolved.
One of the biggest moments of the evening belonged to Ali Raza, who won Best Actor Male for his performance in the popular drama Iqtidar.
His portrayal earned him recognition from audiences and industry followers, adding another milestone to his rapidly growing career.
Not every memorable performance comes from playing the hero. Nameer Khan proved that compelling villains can leave just as lasting an impression, winning Best Actor Male for a Negative Role for his performance in Qarz e Jaan.
His win recognised the impact of a character designed to frustrate, challenge and sometimes completely dominate the story.
The music category brought another young talent into the spotlight as Samar Jafri won Best OST/Song of the Year for Mai Rahun, featured in the drama Parwarish.
The song became a favourite among viewers and built a strong digital following, with its YouTube release crossing millions of views.
The recognition adds another achievement to Samar’s growing profile as an actor and musician.
The awards also showed that Pakistan’s entertainment industry is no longer limited to television screens and cinemas.
Galaxy Lollywood won Best Social Media Platform for Original Content, recognising its contribution to digital coverage and conversations around Pakistani film and television.
Meanwhile, influencers like Romaisa Khan, Alina Amir, Areeka Haq were nominated for Best TikTok Creator of the Year, highlighting the growing influence of short form creators.
From Ali Raza and Nameer Khan to Samar Jafri, Galaxy Lollywood and Romaisa Khan, the Sunday Special Icon Awards celebrated talent across different generations and platforms.
The winners represented an industry where television, music and social media increasingly overlap.
The night also showed that Pakistani audiences are engaging with entertainment in more ways than ever before. They follow dramas, stream music, discover creators and build communities around their favourite stars.
Lahore recently hosted the Sunday Special Icon Awards 2026, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most recognisable names from drama, music and digital media.
Lahore recently hosted the Sunday Special Icon Awards 2026, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most recognisable names from drama, music and digital media.
Organised by Sunday Times and co sponsored by ParkView City, the awards celebrate artists, creators and trendsetters making an impact across the entertainment industry.
From powerful performances to viral digital personalities, the ceremony reflected how much Pakistan’s entertainment scene has evolved.
One of the biggest moments of the evening belonged to Ali Raza, who won Best Actor Male for his performance in the popular drama Iqtidar.
His portrayal earned him recognition from audiences and industry followers, adding another milestone to his rapidly growing career.
Not every memorable performance comes from playing the hero. Nameer Khan proved that compelling villains can leave just as lasting an impression, winning Best Actor Male for a Negative Role for his performance in Qarz e Jaan.
His win recognised the impact of a character designed to frustrate, challenge and sometimes completely dominate the story.
The music category brought another young talent into the spotlight as Samar Jafri won Best OST/Song of the Year for Mai Rahun, featured in the drama Parwarish.
The song became a favourite among viewers and built a strong digital following, with its YouTube release crossing millions of views.
The recognition adds another achievement to Samar’s growing profile as an actor and musician.
The awards also showed that Pakistan’s entertainment industry is no longer limited to television screens and cinemas.
Galaxy Lollywood won Best Social Media Platform for Original Content, recognising its contribution to digital coverage and conversations around Pakistani film and television.
Meanwhile, influencers like Romaisa Khan, Alina Amir, Areeka Haq were nominated for Best TikTok Creator of the Year, highlighting the growing influence of short form creators.
From Ali Raza and Nameer Khan to Samar Jafri, Galaxy Lollywood and Romaisa Khan, the Sunday Special Icon Awards celebrated talent across different generations and platforms.
The winners represented an industry where television, music and social media increasingly overlap.
The night also showed that Pakistani audiences are engaging with entertainment in more ways than ever before. They follow dramas, stream music, discover creators and build communities around their favourite stars.
