Why Are Fans Boycotting Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s New Series ‘Barzakh’?
‘Barzakh’ faced heavy criticism for its portrayal of homosexuality.
Fawad Khan, a celebrated Pakistani star, began his career as a singer before moving to acting with Shoaib Mansoor’s film “Khuda Kay Liye.” Over the years, he has shown his talent in various dramas and films, with “The Legend of Maula Jatt” being a notable one.
Before Pakistani artists were banned in Bollywood, Fawad made a significant impact with films like “Khoobsurat” and “Kapoor & Sons.” Recently, he has been involved more in Indian-backed projects than Pakistani ones.
Currently, Fawad stars in Asim Abbasi’s web series “Barzakh,” playing the character Shahryar, which explores mental health themes. Despite his popularity, “Barzakh” has faced heavy criticism for its portrayal of sensitive subjects, including homosexuality, leading to significant backlash on social media.
“BARZAKH is the controversial web series featuring an all-Pakistani cast, including FAWAD KHAN. They twist the Islamic concept of Barzakh into a fantastical narrative filled with vulgarity, LGBTQ themes, and promotes Illuminati and Jewish Kabbalah magic.”
— Zarish k (@zarish_Kay) July 30, 2024
Fawad previously played a gay character in “Kapoor & Sons,” and now social media users are condemning “Barzakh” for promoting an LGBT agenda. One fan, Zil-e-Mehar, expressed disappointment, saying she had always viewed Fawad as a role model but found “Barzakh” disheartening.
“Fawad Khan has been a part of two LGBTQ agenda movies. I will be boycotting him from now on along with Sanam Saeed and Khushal Khattak. What a waste. I watched the first episode.”
On X.com, a user named Chapparr Kanaati announced his decision to boycott Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, and actor Khushal Khattak for their roles in the series, criticizing them for supporting the LGBT community after watching the first episode.
