Actor and entrepreneur Ayesha Omar is making waves with her upcoming dating reality show Lazawal Ishq, but not for the reasons she may have hoped. The first teaser of the show ignited a storm on social media, with critics calling for a complete boycott and demanding that authorities intervene.
The teaser, shot against the backdrop of Turkey’s scenic landscapes, introduces viewers to a lavish villa where eight contestants, four men and four women, will live under one roof. Hosted by Ayesha Omar, the show promises to explore the search for “eternal love” through emotional highs, conflicts, and competitive challenges.
However, the format inspired by global dating shows like Love Island and Too Hot to Handle has stirred a cultural clash in Pakistan. While some fans praised the bold experiment in Urdu digital entertainment, many online users slammed the concept as “immoral” and “unfit for local values.” Hashtags calling for the boycott of Lazawal Ishq quickly started trending, with internet personalities also filing complaints against the show.
