Is Barzakh TV series promoting LGBTQ+ ?

Pakistani drama series “Barzakh” is now trending and criticized in Pakistan due to some of its critical scenes and promoting LGBTQ+. This series has a unique storyline. Barzakh was composed and directed by Asim. It is a co-production series by Pakistan and India. It premiered on YouTube/ZeeZindagi on 19th July. 

Plot

The story of barzakh is all about the main character and his choices which directly effects his family, his friends and even his own soul. This drama takes the audience to the journey where it shows how the past haunts the present and how much it can effect the life of that person.

The story of barzakh starts with the death of central character who faced so much consequences due to the unresolved issues of his life.The audience was introduced to the emotional and spiritual story of his life and how his soul becomes trapped in Barzakh, the place between life and death.

Main Themes

Supernatural Element: The Concept of Barzakh counts as the supernatural, the spirit, angels, and the exploration of the world after death.

Guilt and Redemption: The central theme of the drama is guilt and redemption as the protagonist tries to fix the mistakes he has done in his life.

The Journey of soul: This drama portrays the struggle of a soul between the two worlds.

Family and Relationship: Other than spiritual ideas this drama also focus on the relationship of the family

Life After Death: This Drama takes a unique approach to the concept of life after death. as they show that this is not the final destination but there are struggles too after life.

Cast

• Fawad Khan as Shehryar
• Sanam Saeed as Scheherezade
• Khushhal Khan (actor)/ Salman Shahid as Jafar Khanzada
• Faiza Gillani as Tasleem
• Eman Suleman as Leena
• Anika Zulfikar as Mahtab
• Sajid Hassan as Jabbar
• Fawad Khan as Saifullah
• Uzma Baig as Firdos: Shehryar’s mother & Jaffar’s second wife
• Nighat Chaudhary as Afroz: Saifullahs’s Mother& Jaffar’s first wife

Criticism on Barzakh for promoting LGBTQ+

The TV series Barzakh is currently trending in Pakistan. People are praising the performances of the cast, recognizing their strong portrayal of complex characters. However, the series has also faced criticism for some controversial content. While many appreciate its deep exploration of spirituality and human emotions. Others have raised concerns about certain themes, questioning their appropriateness for the audience. Despite the criticism, Barzakh has sparked widespread discussions, making it one of the most talked-about dramas in the country. The main bone of contention arose due to LGBTQ+. Romantic and intimate scenes between the same genders. However, the controversial scenes feature the main male character, Fawad Khan, and another male character, Franco Giusti, as Lorenzo.

The public raised concerns that this Tv series is promoting LGBTQ+ which is strictly prohibited in Islam and considered taboo in Pakistani society. The creators of Barzakh are imposing foreign cultural influences the Cultural norms in Pakistan society.

Conclusion

In the country like pakistan the concept of supernatural elements gain special place in people life. Barzakh has given the story, which can be connected with their life and can hold a special place in their heart. Barzakh give the life lesson to its audience to take time and concentrate of what they are doing in their life.