Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, the beloved duo from the iconic series Zindagi Gulzar Hai, are reuniting after 12 years for ZEE5 Global’s upcoming series Barzakh. As the release date approaches, fans eagerly await their return to the screen. Here’s everything you need to know about this much-anticipated series.
What is Fawad Khan’s Barzakh release date?
For all those eagerly awaiting, Barzakh will be available for streaming worldwide on ZEE5 Global Zindagi’s YouTube channel from July 19, 2024. Following its acclaimed premiere at Series Mania in France, the show is gearing up to bring a unique show with its blend of magical realism, supernatural fantasy, and philosophical and moral dilemmas.
The story revolves around a reclusive 76-year-old man. He surprises his estranged family by announcing his intention to marry the ghost of his first love. This unusual event sparks a series of emotional revelations and confrontations among family members. Those who ultimately get torn between celebrating or intervening. The official synopsis describes Barzakh as an emotionally profound narrative that makes viewers ponder life’s mysteries, like what happens after death and the deep feeling of love that ties us together.
The director of the upcoming series is Asim Abbasi, known for his work on Churails and the Oscar-nominated film Cake. Speaking about the series, he emphasized the show’s emotional depth and its after-watch impact. He explained to Variety, “The only thing I want my audiences to take away from Barzakh is to have a better understanding of relationships, humanity and the fact that this life is just a part of the much bigger picture. The lives that we have lost, have not gone forever.”
Apart from Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, the six-episode series boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Salman Shahid, M. Fawad Khan, and Eman Suleman. Khushhal Khan, Faiza Gillani, Anika Zulfikar, and Franco Giusti round out the cast.
With its release on July 19, Barzakh is gearing up to be a unique series that viewers should watch.
