The Pakistan International Screen Awards PISA 2025 nominations are finally out and this year’s list is packed with star power, creative brilliance, and fan-favorite names from the worlds of television, film, music, fashion, and digital media. Every year, PISA honors the best of Pakistani entertainment, celebrating the remarkable talent that continues to shine both locally and internationally. From record-breaking dramas and soulful soundtracks to viral digital creators and fashion icons, this year’s nominations have everyone excited.
The PISA Awards have become one of Pakistan’s biggest entertainment events, not only recognizing artistic excellence but also serving as a symbol of pride for the nation’s growing entertainment industry. Over the years, PISA has successfully showcased Pakistan’s creative diversity whether it’s through groundbreaking television stories, cinematic achievements, or powerful performances by actors who bring emotion and depth to every role. With the 2025 edition coming soon, the buzz is already building among fans eager to see who takes home the trophies this year.
This year’s nominations reflect how much Pakistani content has evolved from beautifully written scripts to high-budget productions and breathtaking direction. Each nominee, whether from television, film, music, or digital platforms, represents the strength of the industry and its ability to compete on a global level. With audiences now having the power to vote for their favorites, the PISA Awards continue to be a people’s celebration of entertainment.
Full List of PISA 2025 Nominations
Let’s take a detailed look at all the PISA 2025 nominations, from television and films to music, digital content, and fashion.
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| 🎵 Best OST 2024 | – Chal Diye Tum Kahan Pe by AUR – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Rabba Yaar Mila De by Shahzaman Ali Khan – Bismil– Tera Mera Pyar Amar by Ahmed Jahanzeb – Ishq Murshid– Tere Ishq Mein by Shafqat Amanat Ali – Jafaa– Tumhari Chup by Atif Aslam – Gentleman |
| ✍️ Best Writer | – Aamir Raza – Breaking News– Farhat Ishtiaq – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Mustafa Afridi – Zard Patton Ka Bunn– Saqlain Abbas – Khaie– Zanjabeel Asim Shah – Noor Jahan |
| 🎬 Best Director | – Badar Mehmood – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Kashif Nisar – Breaking News & Standup Girl– Mussadiq Malek – Noor Jahan– Saif e Hassan – Zard Patton Ka Bunn– Wajahat Hussain – Khaie |
| 📺 Best TV Serial | – Dunyapur– Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Khaie– Noor Jahan– Zard Patton Ka Bunn |
| 👑 Best TV Actor (Popular) | – Bilal Abbas Khan – Ishq Murshid– Fahad Mustafa – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Feroze Khan – Akhara– Khushhal Khan – Dunyapur– Sheheryar Munawar – Radd |
| 🏅 Best TV Actor (Critics) | – Bilal Abbas Khan – Ishq Murshid– Fahad Mustafa – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Faysal Quraishi – Khaie– Noman Ijaz – Bismil– Sohail Ahmed – Standup Girl |
| 🌟 Best TV Actress (Popular) | – Hania Aamir – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Mawra Hocane – Jafaa– Ramsha Khan – Dunyapur– Sajal Aly – Zard Patton Ka Bunn– Yumna Zaidi – Gentleman |
| 🏆 Best TV Actress (Critics) | – Durefishan Saleem – Khaie– Mawra Hocane – Jafaa– Sajal Aly – Zard Patton Ka Bunn– Saba Hameed – Noor Jahan– Zara Noor Abbas – Standup Girl |
| 😈 Best Actor/Actress in a Negative Role | – Khalid Butt – Khaie– Hareem Farooq – Bismil– Naeema Butt – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Manzar Sehbai – Dunyapur– Mohib Mirza – Jafaa |
| 💞 Best On-Screen Couple | – Ali Raza & Anmol Baloch – Iqtidar– Bilal Abbas Khan & Durefishan Saleem – Ishq Murshid– Danish Taimoor & Hiba Bukhari – Jaan Nisar– Fahad Mustafa & Hania Aamir – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum– Sajal Aly & Hamza Sohail – Zard Patton Ka Bunn |
| 🎥 Best Film | – Nayab– Taxali Gate– Umro Ayyar |
| 🎭 Best Film Actor | – Fawad Khan – Nayab– Samar Jafri – Na Baligh Afraad– Yasir Hussain – Taxali Gate |
| 🎬 Best Film Actress | – Mehwish Hayat – Daghabaz Dil– Sanam Saeed – Umro Ayyar– Yumna Zaidi – Nayab |
| 🎧 Song of the Year | – Blockbuster – Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, Gharwi Group- Departure Lane – Talha Anjum & Umair- Jhol – Maanu & Annural Khalid- Sadqay – Aashir Wajahat, Nayel Wajahat & Nehaal Naseem- Tu Hai Kahan – AUR & Zayn Malik |
| 🎤 Artist of the Year | – Abdul Hannan- Annural Khalid- Hassan Raheem- Maanu- Talha Anjum |
| 📱 TikToker of the Year | – Abu Bakar (Baba Che)- Alishba Anjum- Areeka Haq- Jannat Mirza- Kanwal Aftab |
| 🎬 Short Form Video Creator of the Year | – Abul Hassan- Abbas Raza Bukhari- Kashaf Ali- Laraib Khurram- Shahveer Jafry |
| 🎥 Long Form Video Creator of the Year | – Abrar Hassan – Wild Lens by Abrar– Junaid Akram – Ganjiswag– Muhammad Shiraz – Shiraz Village Vlogs– Rana Hamza Saif – RHS– Sajid Rehman – Zalmi |
| 🎨 Lifestyle & Culture Creator of the Year | – Adnan Zafar (Ken Doll)- Irfan Junejo- Romaisa Khan- Waliya Najeeb- Ukhano |
| 👗 Bridal Couture Designer of the Year | – Fahad Hussyn- Faraz Mannan- Kamiar Rokni- Nomi Ansari- Rano’s Heirloom |
| 💎 Luxury Pret Brand of the Year | – Hussain Rehar- Iqbal Hussain- Misha Lakhani- Muse- Sania Maskatiya |
| 💃 Model of the Year | – Abeer Asad Khan- Erica Robin- Jaweria Ali- Ghulam Nabi- Sona Rafique |
Television Category
Best OST 2024
Every drama becomes more memorable when it has a powerful original soundtrack (OST). The nominees for Best OST 2024 bring together emotional lyrics, soulful vocals, and beautiful compositions that perfectly matched their stories.
- Chal Diye Tum Kahan Pe by AUR – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Rabba Yaar Mila De by Shahzaman Ali Khan – Bismil
- Tera Mera Pyar Amar by Ahmed Jahanzeb – Ishq Murshid
- Tere Ishq Mein by Shafqat Amanat Ali – Jafaa
- Tumhari Chup by Atif Aslam – Gentleman
Each song defined its respective drama. Chal Diye Tum Kahan Pe became an anthem for heartbreak and destiny, while Atif Aslam’s Tumhari Chup captivated fans with its emotional intensity. Tera Mera Pyar Amar from Ishq Murshid stood out for its romantic nostalgia, proving how music remains a vital part of Pakistani storytelling.
Best Writer
Behind every successful drama lies a brilliant writer who crafts emotion, dialogue, and depth. This year’s nominees are some of Pakistan’s most respected storytellers.
- Aamir Raza for Breaking News
- Farhat Ishtiaq for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Mustafa Afridi for Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Saqlain Abbas for Khaie
- Zanjabeel Asim Shah for Noor Jahan
From Farhat Ishtiaq’s powerful emotional storytelling to Mustafa Afridi’s poetic writing, each nominee brought life to unforgettable characters. These writers shaped 2024’s most iconic dramas and created moments audiences will remember for years.
Best Director
Direction is the backbone of visual storytelling, and this year’s lineup includes directors who turned scripts into cinematic experiences.
- Badar Mehmood for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Kashif Nisar for Breaking News & Standup Girl
- Mussadiq Malek for Noor Jahan
- Saif e Hassan for Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Wajahat Hussain for Khaie
Each director left their mark from Kashif Nisar’s realistic storytelling to Wajahat Hussain’s dramatic scale in Khaie. Badar Mehmood, known for his masterful direction, delivered another visually stunning and emotionally layered story in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Best TV Serial
The most-watched category — where fans’ love meets critical acclaim.
- Dunyapur
- Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Khaie
- Noor Jahan
- Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Each of these dramas dominated the year, from Khaie’s powerful tribal story to Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’s modern romance. Dunyapur and Zard Patton Ka Bunn received praise for their ensemble casts and emotional intensity, while Noor Jahan stood out for its strong female-centric narrative.
Best TV Actor (Popular)
This category celebrates fan-favorite male performances that won hearts across Pakistan.
- Bilal Abbas Khan for Ishq Murshid
- Fahad Mustafa for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Feroze Khan for Akhara
- Khushhal Khan for Dunyapur
- Sheheryar Munawar for Radd
Bilal Abbas Khan’s portrayal in Ishq Murshid became a nationwide phenomenon, while Fahad Mustafa’s charm in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum reminded everyone why he remains one of the top stars. Feroze Khan, with his intensity in Akhara, and Khushhal Khan’s rising talent in Dunyapur made this category highly competitive.
Best Actor (Critics)
The critics’ choice celebrates artistic depth and nuanced performances.
- Bilal Abbas Khan for Ishq Murshid
- Fahad Mustafa for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Faysal Quraishi for Khaie
- Noman Ijaz for Bismil
- Sohail Ahmed for Standup Girl
This lineup features the industry’s finest. Noman Ijaz’s layered performance in Bismil and Faysal Quraishi’s emotional power in Khaie stood out as masterclasses in acting. These actors continue to prove that Pakistani television rivals international standards in performance quality.
Best TV Actress (Popular)
The queens of television who brought unforgettable characters to life.
- Hania Aamir for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Mawra Hocane for Jafaa
- Ramsha Khan for Dunyapur
- Sajal Aly for Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Yumna Zaidi for Gentleman
Hania Aamir’s vibrant energy and chemistry with Fahad Mustafa made Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum a massive hit. Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi, two powerhouses of emotion, delivered strong performances yet again. Ramsha Khan’s charm in Dunyapur and Mawra Hocane’s grace in Jafaa make this a tough race.
Best TV Actress (Critics)
For those who delivered performances that defined artistic excellence.
- Durefishan Saleem for Khaie
- Mawra Hocane for Jafaa
- Sajal Aly for Zard Patton Ka Bunn
- Saba Hameed for Noor Jahan
- Zara Noor Abbas for Standup Girl
Durefishan Saleem’s role in Khaie was one of the year’s most emotional performances, while Sajal Aly’s intensity in Zard Patton Ka Bunn left audiences speechless. Veterans like Saba Hameed brought unmatched depth to their characters, proving experience still reigns supreme.
Best Actor/Actress in a Negative Role
Villains make stories unforgettable and these actors owned their roles.
- Khalid Butt for Khaie
- Hareem Farooq for Bismil
- Naeema Butt for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Manzar Sehbai for Dunyapur
- Mohib Mirza for Jafaa
From Hareem Farooq’s layered antagonist in Bismil to Mohib Mirza’s chilling performance in Jafaa, this category celebrates the complexity of the “villain.” Each one made audiences love to hate them the true mark of great acting.
Best On-Screen Couple
The chemistry that fans couldn’t stop talking about.
- Ali Raza & Anmol Baloch for Iqtidar
- Bilal Abbas Khan & Durefishan Saleem for Ishq Murshid
- Danish Taimoor & Hiba Bukhari for Jaan Nisar
- Fahad Mustafa & Hania Aamir for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
- Sajal Aly & Hamza Sohail for Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Each pair brought magic to the screen, making their love stories memorable. Fans especially adored Bilal and Durefishan’s chemistry in Ishq Murshid and Fahad-Hania’s sparkling bond in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Film Category
Best Actor
- Fawad Khan for Nayab
- Samar Jafri for Na Baligh Afraad
- Yasir Hussain for Taxali Gate
Fawad Khan once again proved his versatility in Nayab, while newcomer Samar Jafri impressed everyone with his strong debut. Yasir Hussain’s intense role in Taxali Gate highlighted his evolution as an actor.
Best Actress
- Mehwish Hayat for Daghabaz Dil
- Sanam Saeed for Umro Ayyar
- Yumna Zaidi for Nayab
These leading ladies carried their films with grace and power. Mehwish Hayat shone in a colorful romantic entertainer, while Yumna Zaidi gave one of the most emotionally rich performances of her film career.
Best Film
- Nayab
- Taxali Gate
- Umro Ayyar
Each movie reflected Pakistan’s growing cinematic excellence. Nayab impressed with its heartfelt storytelling, Taxali Gate with its raw realism, and Umro Ayyar with its fantasy visuals.
Music Category
Song of the Year
- Blockbuster by Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, and Gharwi Group
- Departure Lane by Talha Anjum and Umair
- Jhol by Maanu and Annural Khalid
- Sadqay by Aashir Wajahat, Nayel Wajahat, and Nehaal Naseem
- Tu Hai Kahan by AUR and Zayn Malik
2024 gave us some unforgettable songs. Tu Hai Kahan featuring Zayn Malik became an international sensation, while Sadqay dominated social media with its catchy vibe. These artists are shaping the future of Pakistani music.
Artist of the Year
- Abdul Hannan
- Annural Khalid
- Hassan Raheem
- Maanu
- Talha Anjum
From Abdul Hannan’s soulful voice to Talha Anjum’s lyrical power, these artists represent the diversity of Pakistan’s new music era.
Digital Content Category
TikToker of the Year
- Abu Bakar aka Baba Che
- Alishba Anjum
- Areeka Haq
- Jannat Mirza
- Kanwal Aftab
TikTok continues to shape youth culture in Pakistan, and these creators lead the trend with their unique content and millions of followers.
Short Form Video Creator of the Year
- Abul Hassan
- Abbas Raza Bukhari
- Kashaf Ali
- Laraib Khurram
- Shahveer Jafry
Short videos have become storytelling art, and these creators blend humor, creativity, and relatability perfectly.
Long Form Video Creator of the Year
- Abrar Hassan – Wild Lens by Abrar
- Junaid Akram – Ganjiswag
- Muhammad Shiraz – Shiraz Village Vlogs
- Rana Hamza Saif – RHS
- Sajid Rehman – Zalmi
Each of these names represents a new digital Pakistan from travel to lifestyle and social commentary.
Lifestyle & Culture Creator of the Year
- Adnan Zafar aka Ken Doll
- Irfan Junejo
- Romaisa Khan
- Waliya Najeeb
- Ukhano
These influencers bring creativity, positivity, and inspiration to millions. Their work connects modern Pakistan to the world.
Fashion Category
Bridal Couture Designer of the Year
- Fahad Hussyn
- Faraz Mannan
- Kamiar Rokni
- Nomi Ansari
- Rano’s Heirloom
These legendary designers redefine Pakistani bridal wear with modern touches and cultural richness.
Luxury Pret Brand of the Year
- Hussain Rehar
- Iqbal Hussain
- Misha Lakhani
- Muse
- Sania Maskatiya
Luxury pret continues to dominate fashion weeks and these brands keep setting global trends.
Model of the Year
- Abeer Asad Khan
- Erica Robin
- Jaweria Ali
- Ghulam Nabi
- Sona Rafique
Pakistan’s models continue to break barriers and represent elegance, confidence, and diversity on international runways.
The PISA 2025 nominations showcase how far Pakistani entertainment has come from captivating dramas and innovative films to revolutionary digital content and fashion. Each nominee symbolizes passion, dedication, and the artistic heartbeat of Pakistan.
As fans eagerly wait for the awards night, one thing is clear whether it’s the emotional stories of Khaie and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum or the fresh beats of Tu Hai Kahan, Pakistan’s creative industry is shining brighter than ever before.
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