Barzakh to be pulled from YouTube: What went wrong with Fawad Khan's Pakistani drama? Netizens react
Pakistani drama Barzakh, which just got released in July, is nearing its end as makers have decided to pull out the show from Youtube Pakistan. It is the queer love scene in its third episode that has created the controversy and put pressure on the makers to do so.?
Starring Fawad Khan and Sana Saeed, Pakistan's TV series Barzakh, which started streaming in July, will be withdrawn from Youtube Pakistan after August 9, 2024. Wondering what went wrong? It is not the falling TRP of the show that led to this decision by the maekrs but the criticism from Pakistani audiences for its portrayal of queer love. The show has sparked controversy all over social media. The makers have released a statement announcing the show's last date.
Fawad Khan's Barzakh to be removed from YouTube: Here's all about the controversy
According to the statement by the makers, Barzakh will be withdrawn from "YouTube Pakistan, effective August 9, 2024." They said the decision has been taken to "honour our audiences without causing alienation."
Well, how did the LGBTQIA theme controversy start?
In the third episode of Barzakh, Saifullah (played by Fawad M. Khan) almost kisses another character named Lorendo in the show, played by actor Franco Giusti. The moment after the episode aired, a section of the audience called out the scene and asked to ban the show as soon as possible.
Since Pakistan is an Islamic country, a portion of its audience has criticised the fact that the show is endorsing LGBTQIA+ themes. Islam does not support LGBTQIA+ thoughts and themes.
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Here's how the Barzakh fans are reacting to the announcement:
One of the X (former Twitter) users wrote, "Pakistanis can never stop bringing religion into art, barzakh was never depicting any religion, culture or lifestyle. Why's so hard to understand that it's a fictional show promoting life mysteries, enduring power of love and afterlife WHY ARE PEOPLE SO WEIRD MAN."
pakistanis can never stop bringing religion into art, barzakh was never depicting any religion, culture or lifestyle. Why's so hard to understand that it's a fictional show promoting life mysteries, enduring power of love and afterlife WHY ARE PEOPLE SO WEIRD MAN https://t.co/GC4mKN21ZL
¡ª kainat. (@starlvci3s_) August 6, 2024
Another user wrote, "It's #Barzakh day for the last time <3 Eternal hopefulness of the blank canvas."
It's #Barzakh day for the last time <3???
¡ª ?????? (@benimlemisinn) August 6, 2024
Eternal hopefulness of the blank canvas.? pic.twitter.com/tWo6FcAbLV
One user who loved the concept, appreciated the team behind the show and wrote,"#Barzakh is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this magical story with us #AsimAbbasi and team."
#Barzakh is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this magical story with us #AsimAbbasi and team. https://t.co/Pd11IEvKE6
¡ª MianMian (@MianMia43809091) August 6, 2024
Can one still watch the show online in Pakistan?
Yes, all of the episodes to date can be streamed until August 9 on YouTube Pakistan. The show will be available on Zee5 for Indian fans even after August 09.
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