Designer Maria B’s vocal criticism of Indian web series ‘Barzakh’, co-produced and directed by Pakistanis, has turned into a legal action and the show will soon be removed from YouTube Pakistan.
Maria B’s lawsuit, which she claims she filed with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), accuses the show of airing controversial topics. Her decision sparked a backlash over content control and cultural sensitivities.
Rapper Ali Gul Pir has challenged Mario B’s legal action against the Indian series, arguing that such anger should extend to other international shows like Game of Thrones if the same logic is applied. As Marie B’s protest continues, the content regulation debate heats up.
In an argumentative response to Maria B’s legal activities, rapper Ali Gul Pir took to social media to question the legality of targeting “Barzakha”.
Gul Pir’s posts cast doubt on whether similar legal action will be taken against other globally popular shows with dubious themes, such as “Game of Thrones.”
“Isn’t this an Indian owned and televised show? Are you going to sue other overseas productions that are similarly offensive?” Gul Pir question, noting that Game of Thrones also contains intimate scenes.
He also highlighted a wider problem, suggesting that public outrage over media content was diverting attention from more pressing national concerns. We are facing much more serious problems like education and inflation.
After Zindagi’s announcement to remove ‘Barzakh’ from YouTube Pakistan, Asim Abbasi, director of the show, changed his mind. At first, Abbasi defended the series against accusations of promoting “disgusting” themes and advised viewers who were upset by queer or non-heteronormative narratives to avoid his work. Regardless of the chaos, his response underscored his dedication to the show’s artistic goal.
However, as the situation worsened, Abbasi’s outlook changed. He expressed support for Barzakh’s removal, seeing it as a vital action to protect his team amid growing public and judicial scrutiny.
