Fashion designer Maria. B has officially filed a complain with the Pakistan Telecom Authority to ban the controversial TV drama ‘Barzakh’.
She took to her Instagram page to post the update with a caption saying, “we have taken step 1 in our strategy to combat child grooming in Pakistan. Now we all have to join forces. Go and report this content on the PTA website. We have shown you how!! Together we will save our families Insha’Allah Stay tuned for Step 2”
Earlier, Maria B had shared a video on her Instagram, questioning the series and clarifying that, as Muslims, they would not engage in what she described as propaganda promoting LGBTQ themes. She further accused ‘Barzakh’ of normalizing pre-marital sex and introducing themes of sexual grooming in children.
The controversy
In her statement, Maria B claimed that the ‘Barzakh’ team was playing with emotions and misleading the Muslim community for financial gain. She referenced a past interview with Fawad Khan, suggesting that media portrayal of gay love could desensitize viewers to it.
‘Barzakh’, directed by Asim Abbasi, features actors Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Salman Shahid, and others. The series, which has a mystical element, reveals its story with each new episode, incorporating themes of homosexuality and the afterlife. The plot centers around a 76-year-old recluse who reunites with his estranged family to celebrate his unconventional marriage to the spirit of his first love.
Earlier, Asim Abbasi defended the series when a fan criticized him for glorifying the LGBTQ agenda. The fan accused Abbasi of adding fuel to the fire and called for a boycott of the show. Abbasi responded by stating, “With all due respect, if you find queer/non-heteronormative storylines ‘distasteful,’ please do not watch my content. Thank you.”
The series has faced significant criticism on social media, with many users expressing disapproval of its storyline and themes.
