Reema & Shaan
As Reema and Shaan took to the podium while Reema presented him with the award for Best Actor, Shaan truly hit Reema where it hurt - by referring to her age! As they stood together, Shaan turned to Reema and said, "And Reema here is my senior in films…" to which Reema immediately yet very politely rebuked him, "Shaan, please correct your words. We started out in the industry together and did our first film together." Reema's quip left Shaan quiet momentarily, until he laughingly replied, "Well, I like to play the elderly card, if you know what I mean." Reema's quiet tact while setting Shaan straight was definitely a hit!

Ali Azmat promoting Zeb
& Haniya
Zeb & Haniya, the female musical duo are making waves in the musical industry since their album release. The girls were presenters at the LSAs for the award for Best Live Act, which went to Strings. Since Strings were a no-show, Ali Azmat told Zeb and Haniya, "I think you should take the award, since you'll be receiving one next year anyway." That praise, coming from someone who has been a part of the music scene for decades, was definitely a lovely thing to say to two newcomers.

Asif Raza Mir: As graceful as ever
Asif Raza Mir has returned to showbiz after 12 years and this was the first time he attended the LSAs. He gracefully came up on stage and thanked the entire team of Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Milay especially the director Ali Rizvi. He was really thankful to the industry for accepting him back after years of disappearance and for giving him important roles in quality projects. He also thanked the LSAs for providing a platform to recognize and appreciate the talent of the entertainment industry. Off stage, he said he was surprised to get the award as he thought Shafi Muhammad was a better contender but he was grateful nevertheless. It's more grace and charm like his that the LSAs sure could do with!

Momina Duraid: It's a team effort
Momina Duraid draped in blue sari looked beautiful yet elegant. For Man-o-Salwa she walked up on stage and thanked the whole team of Moomal Production. "It's a team effort and can't be credited to me alone," said Momina. "Besides, I would like to thank my husband, Duraid, and mother-in-law, Sultana Siddiqui, for their utmost support and belief in me."

With this she also emphasized that there should be a category for Best Writer as well without whom the plays are simply meaningless. Quite a lot of things said in a small speech but before leaving the stage, she thanked the LSA and all her viewers for liking the serial. Last but not least she thanked her director, Babar Javed. "Babar did a great job with it and worked really hard," said Momina. "He truly deserved the best director award and I would have been happier if Man-o-Salwa won for the best director rather than the best play." Hmm, now that could be taken in bad taste by Anjum Shehzad, who actually won the award, but it was said in appreciation for her director and not mockery for the other.

Misses

Maheen Karim: From acceptance speeches to scavenging for food
If you've ever pondered what LSA award winners get up to after the show is over - rest assured, it's not always a glamorous round of after parties. One spotted Maheen Karim, this year's Best Prêt Designer winner, standing at the food serving line at 3:00 am and imploring the cooks to serve her friends and her some food so they could finally eat.

Ali & Faakhir: The Joker
Ali Azmat's rapid-fire exchange with Faakhir, while downright personal, had the crowd howling with laughter. Ali instantly told Faakhir as the latter stepped out on the stage, decked out in a black tux: "Faakhir, last year I told Ammar Belal this, but today you look very pretty!" and then followed it up with "Faakhir, the waiters are asking for their clothes back!" This was probably the last straw for Faakhir, who retorted: "The world loves a joker." Ali clearly couldn't resist that - he snapped back with: "Yeah, you look like a joker and I talk like one!" The frosty silence that followed for the next few seconds on stage was - priceless!