Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed ’s supernatural show Barzakh has stirred up a hornet’s nest in Pakistan for its portrayal of queer love. Following a string of criticism, the show, which was released last month, has been pulled down from YouTube in Pakistan. Also read : Sanam Saeed on Pakistani actors not working in India: Exchange will happen when Indian actors feel safe to act with us Show off YouTube The show was released on July 19 on Zindagi ’s YouTube and ZEE5.
Now, the news of the show being pulled down from the video-sharing platform was shared by the makers on the official handle of Zindagi on Instagram. In a statement, the makers confirmed that they are pulling down the six-episode series, while thanking the global audience for their 'unwavering support'. “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,” read the official statement shared on the Instagram handle of Zindagi.
It added, “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.
" A post shared by ZINDAGI (@zindagiofficial) The show’s director Asim Abbasi also shared the statement on his han.