Fans of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, celebrated for their memorable chemistry in the hit drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai, will see a surprising new dynamic in their upcoming web series Barzakh.
In this series, the beloved pair will play siblings. Barzakh, written and directed by Asim Abbasi—known for Churails and the Oscar-nominated Cake—is set to premiere on July 19 on Zindagi’s YouTube channel and ZEE5.
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The series’ teasers, posters, and trailers have attracted substantial online attention. In an interview promoting the show, Khan and Saeed disclosed their new roles, which has resulted in mixed reactions from fans.
Sanam Saeed, in a candid discussion with Amna Isani, acknowledged that casting Khan as her sibling might provoke controversy, as fans had anticipated they would be cast in romantic roles.
Fawad Khan addressed fan reactions by encouraging viewers to appreciate the series for its artistic merit rather than focusing on their previous on-screen romance. He reassured fans that a romantic reunion between their characters, Kashf and Zaroon, might be explored in future projects.
The announcement has generated varied responses on social media, with some fans expressing disappointment over the shift from a romantic to a sibling relationship. One user lamented, “They’ve dashed our hopes; Sanam and Fawad are siblings in Barzakh.” Another said, “We were expecting a reunion of Kashf and Zaroon, but now they’re portrayed as siblings.”
Despite the initial surprise, Barzakh is set to deliver a fresh and engaging storyline with its unique narrative.
