Fawad Khan-Sanam Saeed's Barzakh drops on OTT, viewers call it a 'cinematic masterpiece'
Barzakh, an epic fantasy drama, marks the comeback of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan on screen. Recently, the show debuted on OTT.
Barzakh review: Barzakh, an epic fantasy drama, marks the comeback of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan on screen. Recently, the show directed by Asim Abbasi, which reunited him with co-star Sanam Saeed from Zindagi Gulzar Hai, debuted on OTT. The show revolves around the main characters Scheherezade (Sanam) and Shehryar (Fawad). After watching Barzakh, fans took to social media and shared what they loved about the show.
Internet reviews Barzakh
Taking to social media, people mentioned how aesthetic the show is and the plot is very engaging.
#Barzakh is here and its cinematography, production & aesthetics are on another level. ??
¡ª Malavika Rao (@kaay_rao) July 20, 2024
Never thought Pakistan would be capable of such portrayals.
Also, Sanam is insanely beautiful in this! ???? pic.twitter.com/wYGZRzvlUA
One wrote, ¡°#Barzakh is a cinematic masterpiece. Sure, the concept is abstract & complex, & you need to think hard before formulating a straight thought, but the world is built meticulously, & it consumes you to explore more. I loved Sanam's narration & Fawad M. Khan's performance.¡±
all the characters seem to be carrying a certain regret, pain from their loss and longing, they are stuck inside their own purgatory or "barzakh" pic.twitter.com/dYGTXbXnNJ
¡ª m ??????¡â? (@libraflowers) July 19, 2024
Another added, ¡°Series recommendation! Please watch @IllicitusProduc¡¯s wonderful new show #Barzakh - love, loss, family, with other worldly touches, stunning locations and beautiful actors - #FawadKhan #SanamSaeed and #FawadMKhan. Ep 1 dropped on Friday, the rest over the next couple of weeks.¡±
oh the cinematography of barzakh¡¯s first episode should be studied. IT IS ALREADY INSANE! pic.twitter.com/TrA3lu1Yoi
¡ª desiburgerbacha (@shortiekiddo28) July 19, 2024
A third went on to add, ¡°Sometimes you read or watch something and it feels like the filmmaker made it keeping you in mind. barzakh seamlessly integrates every theme I love..grief, death and the afterlife - the extremity of it, divided families, folklore, magic realism, time being a circle. so brilliant.¡±
What is Barzakh about?
As per IMDb, the plot reads, ¡°Family drama unfolds as a reclusive resort owner invites his estranged children to his third and final wedding, but the locals believe his bride-to-be is a long-dead woman.¡±
Barzakh cast
Barzakh stars Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed and Salman Shahid.
Also read: Barzakh teaser: Fawad Khan's return to Indian screens after 8 years leaves fans excited
Where to watch Barzakh?
You can watch Barzakh on Zee5. Additionally, the episode debuted on Zindagi's premium YouTube channel. The show features six episodes.
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