Following backlash over the depiction of queer love in Barzakh, channel Zindagi on Tuesday announced that they are voluntarily withdrawing the series from YouTube Pakistan from August 9. The show, which created a lot of buzz by bringing together two of Pakistan's most popular stars Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, also features prominent actors from the industry including M Fawad Khan, Salman Shahid, and Eman Suleman. "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 made the decision 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," the channel said in a statement shared on social media.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by ZINDAGI (@zindagiofficial) Directed by Asim Abbasi, Barzakh had its worldwide premiere on Zindagi's YouTube and ZEE5 on July 19. Abbasi, whose previous Zindagi show Churails also faced hurdles in Pakistan despite its global success, shared the channel's statement, adding the finale of the six-episode series will air tonight as scheduled. "Yes, the finale still airs tonight," the director wrote alongside the hashtag Barzakh.
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