“Barzakh” Faces Controversy Over Queer Themes and Sensitive Content, Sanam Saeed Responds
- “Barzakh” criticized for its portrayal of queer themes and sensitive content involving children.
- Actress Sanam Saeed defends the series and explains her reasons for joining.
- The series’ availability on YouTube has intensified public debate.
The latest series “Barzakh,” streaming on Zee5 and YouTube, has stirred up controversy due to its portrayal of queer themes and explicit content involving children. The show, featuring Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Salman Shahid, Mohammad Fawad Khan, and Sajid Hasan, has faced significant backlash from viewers who believe it crosses boundaries. Despite the criticism, the show’s creator, Asim Abbasi, and several others have defended its content.
Sanam Saeed, who stars as Scherzade in the series, recently discussed the controversy in an interview with Maliha Rehman. Saeed explained that her decision to join “Barzakh” was influenced by her previous collaboration with Abbasi on the film “Cake.” She praised the writing and the portrayal of loss in the series, which she found compelling and worth participating in.
Here is why Sanam Saeed signed up for Barzakh:
Saeed also noted that “Barzakh” requires active engagement from its viewers. With the series now available on YouTube, it has reached a wider audience, which has led to a broader range of opinions. Saeed’s comments have sparked further reactions from the public, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the show’s themes and content.
This is what Sanam said:
The public like always is reacting to Sanam Saeed’s statements and this is what they have to say:
