• “Barzakh” was a highly anticipated show by Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed.
• Directed by Asim Abbasi, it faced scrutiny for its queer themes and vulgar dialogues.
• The show has been removed from YouTube in Pakistan.

Barzakh, which streamed on Zee Zindagi’s YouTube channel and later on Zee5, was highly anticipated by fans of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed following their success in “Zindagi Gulzar Hai”. Directed by Asim Abbasi, the show unfortunately disappointed many fans. It faced intense scrutiny due to its queer themes and bold, vulgar dialogues that unsettled viewers. The show has now been removed from YouTube in Pakistan.

Sanam Saeed has now discussed the show’s feedback with Hindustan Times. She used very positive adjectives to describe the reactions she reportedly received from the audience.

The public remains skeptical about Sanam’s views on the feedback, and she has faced renewed criticism for describing it as positive. Here is how the internet reacted to Sanam’s statement:

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