Asim Abbasi, the director and producer of 'Barzakh' issued a statement after the announcement of the series removal from YouTube in Pakistan due to online backlash and controversy from the public.
Asim said that the safety of the artists who helped craft the show is of utmost importance to him and nothing is worth more than that.
He also thanked the people who loved his content and said 'Remember stories never die'.
Here are the exact words stated by him:
"No story of mine is worth more than the safety of all the beautiful and talented artists who came together to craft it. so this decision is really for the best. For all those who have showered us with love, I hope you enjoy the finale! and remember stories never die."
Zee Zindagi and makers to withdraw Barzakh from YouTube amidst public fury
In a surprising turn of events, the team of Zee Zindagi has announced that they will be deleting their latest series, Barzakh, from YouTube Pakistan from August 9, 2024.
The decision was made mutually between the team Zindagi and team Barzakh to remove the series due to the controversial statements of the public for its content which has been a topic of heated debate since its debut two weeks ago.
The final episode of Barzakh is scheduled to air tonight at 8 pm. Fans in Pakistan who wish to catch up on the series have until August 9 to view it on YouTube.
Taking to their official Instagram page, Zee Zindagi has expressed their gratitude to all the fans who liked the show.
Zee announced that they honor their viewers and do not want to cause alienation.
The statement reads, “We, at Zindagi and Team Barzakh, extend our heartfelt gratitude to our global audience for their unwavering support for Barzakh — a show that was created to bring people together everywhere. But in light of the current public sentiment in Pakistan, we have decided to voluntarily withdraw Barzakh from YouTube Pakistan, effective August 9, 2024. This decision underscores our dedication to honoring our audiences without causing alienation. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. Thank You.”