Dramas
Zindagi to Withdraw Barzakh from YouTube Pakistan Following Public Outcry

Zindagi has announced that “Barzakh,” its latest series, will be removed from YouTube Pakistan on August 9 due to growing public discontent. As audience saw the notification “Barzakh to be Removed from YouTube Pakistan” it captures the essence of the controversy, which has an on-going debate over right and wrong since the show’s debut two weeks ago.
The Controversy: Barzakh to be Removed from YouTube Pakistan
“Barzakh,” directed by Asim Abbasi, has been at the center of controversy for its themes, which some viewers find provocative. Known for his previous successes, “Churails” and “Cake,” Abbasi’s new series features a star-studded cast including Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Salman Shahid, Khushhal Khan, Sajid Hasan, Uzma Beg, and Nighat Choudhry. Despite the first episode garnering over four million views, the show’s content has been criticized for not being “family-friendly.”
In response to the criticism, Zindagi issued a statement on their official Instagram page, thanking viewers for their support but explaining the decision to withdraw the show. The statement reads, “We, at Zindagi and Team Barzakh, extend our heartfelt gratitude to our global audience for their unwavering support for Barzakh — a show that was created to bring people together everywhere. 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 honouring our audiences without causing alienation. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. Thank you.”
Reaction from Public and Creator
The final episode of “Barzakh” is scheduled to air tonight at 8pm, and fans in Pakistan have until August 9 to watch the series on YouTube. Public reactions to the show’s debut have been mixed. While some praised its bold narrative and strong performances, others expressed discomfort with its content.
Director Asim Abbasi responded to the backlash, stating, “With all due respect, if you find queer/non-heteronormative storylines ‘distasteful,’ please do not watch my content. I will always champion the rights of all and tell stories that we believe in.”
Read more: Sanam Saeed Discusses Prospects of Working in India Post-Barzakh
Dramas
Director reveals unexpected twist in final scene of ‘Meem Se Mohabbat’

The drama Meem Se Mohabbat won hearts across the board with its beautiful, light-hearted story, realistic characters, and overall positive vibe, quickly becoming a fan favourite. It ended on a high note, and viewers are still raving about the magical final scene where Talha confesses his love to Roshi on the beach. Now, director Ali Hassan has revealed a very interesting fact about that memorable moment.
The scene captured a dreamy moment as Talha brought a beautiful ring for his wife, Roshi. He got down on one knee and lovingly expressed his feelings, proposing his love to her. Roshi beamed with joy, thrilled to finally experience the romance she had always longed for.
Ali Hassan spoke to Faridoon and shared that “the team wanted to shoot this scene in Scotland. They were in Scotland and wanted to shoot the dreamy sequence in the scenic countryside. But the writer Farhat Ishtiaq shot down that idea. She said that this love story belongs to the nativity of Karachi, and it should end in Karachi. Turned out she was right as people loved how Talha accepted Roshi’s love in the place where he first rejected it.”
Dramas
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar Honey Trap Case, Decision Revealed

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, one of the most prominent writers in the Pakistani drama and film industry, is also known for his bold statements. He recently made headlines after getting caught in a kidnapping case. A woman named Amna Arooj honey-trapped him and called him to meet her at 4 a.m. When he arrived, her group kidnapped and tortured him, then abandoned him on the road.
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar fought a case against the group, and the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore finally announced the verdict today. The writer pursued the case till the end and received justice today.
The Court announced the verdict, sentencing Amna Arooj and two other suspects, Mamnoon Haider and Zeeshan, to seven years in jail. This marks the conclusion of Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s honey trap and kidnapping case. The Court also acquitted three other suspects after finding them innocent.
Dramas
Agar Tum Saath Ho’s Illogical Story & Zaviyar’s Acting Criticized

Agar Tum Saath Ho brought the newlyweds Ameer Gilani and Mawra Hocane back together on screen. They are also accompanied by Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz in the lead. A love triangle which is bound to go bitter, the show started on an okayish note but it has not been able to hold the audience’s attention as much as other dramas. Now, Mawra and Zaviyar’s characters are married while they decided to hide it from Ameer’s character.
The story has many inconsistencies and the script looks a bit haphazard in places. The internet is also not too happy with Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz’s exaggerated expressions in Agar Tum Saath Ho. In a world of social media, the drama is showing hiding a full wedding from a friend and people cannot digest this twist.
The public is questioning the script of Agar Tum Saath Ho. They are saying that this is way too non-sensical and no one can believe it. Zaviyar is also getting the heat as his performance is not up to par. One netizen called the drama’s new twist inconsistent and questioned the makers who are thinking the viewers are stupid. Another said that Zaviyar needs to polish his acting skills
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