The Filmfare Middle East Achievers was a celebration of all things Bollywood, Arabic, and Pakistani, according to Gulf News, as the night united cinema’s finest. Honouring the likes of Kajol, Mohamed Ramadan, Sajal Aly, and Mahira Khan among others, the ceremony took place at Dubai’s Meydan on October 28.
Nora Fatehi during performance at FFMEA. Photo: Gulf News
The glittering night, hosted by actor Maniesh Paul, saw performances by the likes of Nora Fatehi among others. It also marked the first big entertainment event for Eastern celebrities since the Covid-19 pandemic erupted. “This night is symbolic that art has no boundaries or knows no nationalities. I am looking forward to see all the actors from Bollywood, Pakistan, and Arab cinema come together,” actor Vivek Oberoi was quoted by the outlet as saying.
Amir Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Sajal Aly and Faryal Makdoom at FFMEA. Photo: Publicity
Sajal Aly also expressed her gratitude at attending a glamorous awards night of such scale after so long. Dressed in a nude-coloured glittering skirt and top, she said she was looking forward to celebrating the best of talents from countries other than her own.
And while Kajol took home the Powerhouse Performer over Two Decades trophy, more than 40 awards were presented to artists from Bollywood, Pakistan and Arabic cinema.
Mahira Khan receiving High Achiever's Award at FFMEA. Photo: Gulf News
Maya Ali holding FFME Rising Star Award. Photo: Maya Ali's Instagram
A thread of photos shared on various social media outlets also saw Mahira, Sheheryar Munawar, Sajal and Ahad Raza Mir rubbing shoulders with foreign stars including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, boxer Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makdoom, among others.
Amir Khan, Mahira Khan at FFMEA Night. Photo: Amir Khan Instagram
Celebrities including Ayesha Omar, Ejaz Aslam and Faysal Quraishi were also spotted at the event.
Ayesha Omar at FFMEA Night in Dubai. PHOTO: AYESHA OMAR'S INSTAGRAM
Maya Ali in Mark Bumgarner for FFMEA. Photo: Publicity
And while Maya looked ravishing in a white Mark Bumgarner outfit, Mahira went for cut-out shoulder light green and white sequined gown, which was a little ill-fitted. Nevertheless, she remained the most sought after Pakistani celeb of the evening.
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