Dramas

Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed Under Fire for Roles in ‘Barzakh’ Series

Pakistani stars Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, widely recognized for their on-screen chemistry, are currently facing severe backlash for their roles in the web series ‘Barzakh’. The Barzakh series backlash stems from the show’s controversial themes, which have sparked outrage among Pakistani viewers.

Barzakh Series Backlash: Controversial Themes Spark Outrage

The series, crafted by Pakistani filmmaker Asim Abbasi, marks the return of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed to the TV screen together after a 12-year hiatus, where they portray step-siblings. While the initial episodes were met with enthusiasm, the third episode triggered controversy. The episode features romantic scenes between two male characters and discuss the topics such as adultery and the indoctrination of children, which many viewers found offensive.

Pakistani audiences have taken to social media to voice their disapproval, arguing that the series violates Islamic principles. They have accused the creators and actors of promoting homosexuality, with calls for a boycott of the series gaining momentum. This backlash has not only targeted the director, Asim Abbasi, but also the lead stars, Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed.

Impact on Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s Careers

The controversy has brought unwanted attention to Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed. Fawad Khan, who previously played a homosexual character in the Bollywood film ‘Kapoor & Sons’, is now being criticized for his involvement in yet another project perceived to promote homosexuality. Similarly, Sanam Saeed’s participation in ‘Barzakh’ has been questioned by fans who feel the series undermines societal and religious values.

Despite the negative feedback from Pakistani viewers, the series has been well-received by Indian audiences, highlighting the cultural divide in the reception of such themes.

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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.”

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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.

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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