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Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s supernatural show Barzakh has caused a stir in Pakistan for its portrayal of homosexual love. Following the criticism, the show, which was released last month, has been removed from YouTube in Pakistan. Read this alsoSanam Saeed on Pakistani artists not working in India: When Indian artists feel safe working with us, then there will be exchange
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The show was released on Zindagi’s YouTube and ZEE5 on July 19. Now, the news of the show being removed from the video-sharing platform was shared by the makers on the official handle of Zindagi on Instagram.
In a statement, producers confirmed they were axeing the six-episode series, and thanked global viewers for their “unwavering support”.
The official statement shared on Zindagi’s Instagram handle said, “We, at Zindagi and team Barzakh, express our heartfelt gratitude to our global audience for their unwavering support for Barzakh – a show that was created to bring people together from everywhere.”
It further added, “But in light of the current public sentiment in Pakistan, we have decided to voluntarily withdraw Barzakh from YouTube Pakistan effective August 9, 2024. This decision underscores our dedication to respecting our audiences without alienating them. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.”
The show’s director Asim Abbasi also shared the statement on his Twitter handle X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, “#barzakh Yes, the finale will air tonight as well.”
About the topic
The stir began when an episode showed Fawad M. Khan (playing Saifullah) and Franco Giusti (playing Lorenzo) almost kissing. This led to a massive backlash towards the show, with some calling for a boycott of the show for promoting LGBTQIA+ themes. At the time, Asim had tweeted, “With all due respect, if you find gay non-heterosexual stories offensive then please don’t watch my content.”
About the show
The show revolves around a reclusive resort owner who invites his estranged children to his third wedding. However, his bride-to-be is believed to have died long ago. It charts the family’s journey as the reunion forces the family to not only confront their demons but also confront them. The six-episode show explores themes of mental health, postpartum depression, generational trauma, and gender inclusivity.
It also stars Salman Shahid, Eman Suleman, Khushhal Khan, Faiza Gillani, and Anika Zulfikar, among others.
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