Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed are reuniting 12 years after 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai', for a drama series titled 'Barzakh'. This six-episode series will stream on Zindagi’s YouTube and ZEE5.
About Barzakh
'Barzakh' centers on the story of a 76-year-old reclusive man who invites his estranged children and grandchildren to his remote valley resort to celebrate his wedding with the ghost of his first true love. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hunza Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, the show promises to deliver a visually stunning and emotionally compelling narrative.
Fawad Khah and Sanam Saeed reunites after 12 years
The series reunites Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed for the first time since their acclaimed performance in 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' twelve years ago. The cast also includes Salman Shahid, M. Fawad Khan, Eman Suleman, Khushhal Khan, Faiza Gillani, Anika Zulfikar, and Franco Giusti, among others.
Makers on Barzakh
Director Asim Abbasi shared his excitement about the project, saying, "All storytellers dream of moments like this in their career, where they are allowed to run wild. 'Barzakh' is just that -- me running wild through this forest of fear and hope and magic -- to create something a little bit spiritual and a whole lot of trippy. It's a story about love and faith. About humans desperately looking for connections and meaning."
Produced by Shailja Kejriwal and Waqas Hassan, with cinematography by Mo Azmi, 'Barzakh' explores themes of mental health, postpartum depression, generational trauma, and gender inclusivity.
Abbasi further elaborated, "Fragile, broken souls, looking to hold on to whatever they can, to make sense of this big, bad, beautiful thing called life. Thanks to Shailja and Zindagi, 'Barzakh' has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me. And while I hope the six hours of this series thoroughly mesmerize and entertain audiences, more than that, I hope that the ‘Land of Nowhere’ changes a small part."
Producer Waqas Hassan emphasised the significance of the project, stating, "Creating the 'Barzakh' universe with Asim and Shailja was in many ways a milestone, not just for me but for the many who were involved in a project of this scale and calibre. I feel like working with an international production partner not only broadened my horizons but gave Pakistani filmmakers and thespians a platform to prove to the world that they can match global expectations and quality."
Hassan added, "From building literal villages to creating lifelong friends and communities; from building roads to paving a narrative that goes beyond the norm or normal storytelling, 'Barzakh' has it all. I can proudly say that Team 'Barzakh' poured their hearts and souls into this project, and I can't wait to share it with the world."
The series will premiere on July 19.