Announcement to Remove Web Series “Barzakh” from YouTube
The controversial Indian web series “Barzakh”, starring
Pakistani superstars Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has been announced for removal
from YouTube. The series, written and directed by Pakistani filmmaker Asim
Abbasi, was produced by Indian producers specifically for the Indian streaming
platform Zee5. Released on an Indian YouTube channel on July 19, the first and
second episodes of “Barzakh” won the hearts of both Pakistani and Indian fans.
However, after watching the third episode, Pakistani viewers were outraged.
The third episode featured romantic scenes and intimacy
between two male characters, in addition to displaying content related to
obscenity, adultery, and the indoctrination of children. Following the strong
backlash in Pakistan over the portrayal of homosexuality, the Indian YouTube
channel announced on Instagram that the series would be removed from YouTube
starting August 9. In their statement, they mentioned that the decision was
made with Pakistani viewers in mind, and they respect and value their audience.
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