Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Poster of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s Indo-Pak cross-border series Barzakh unveiled

Barzakh explores the themes of love and memory.

Poster of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s Indo-Pak cross-border series Barzakh unveiled

The makers of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed's upcoming series Barzakh raised the curtain on the official poster of the series ahead of its global premiere at the Series Mania festival in France. A Zindagi Original, the Pakistani show is directed by Asim Abbasi of Churails and produced by Shailja Kejriwal.

The series will see Fawad, one of the most popular actors in the sub-continent, in the role of a single parent battling guilt and loss. Sanam plays the central female character who is mysterious as well as compassionate in the show which blends together magical realism and supernatural fantasy within a family reunion setting and deals with themes of love, loss, and reconciliation.


Barzakh, which translates as 'obstacle' or 'purgatory', will be screened as part of the International Panorama line-up, a 12-title competitive section, and is also nominated in several categories such as Best Series, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor as well as the Student Jury award and the Audience award.

"Coinciding with our Series Mania premiere, our poster that we now reveal to the world offers an early glimpse into what can be expected from the series - abstract beauty and ambiguity that reflects the complexities in navigating human relationships in a post-modern world," Khan said in a statement.

Saeed, who earlier worked with Khan in the popular Pakistani drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai, said it feels surreal to attend the Series Mania festival.

"Barzakh is a story that I connected with from the minute I heard it and in Asim Abbasi’s hands, it’s been crafted into a moving, beautiful series that will renew our faith in love and life. It’s what led me to not only take on the challenging role but also made me look at life in a different light. It is very different from what we have seen on screen and all the actors have performed extremely different diverse roles," she added.

According to Abbasi, Barzakh explores the themes of love and memory.

"We wanted a visual that represented love in its eternal manifestation, but, which like memory, also had a fleeting, ephemeral quality about – like time slipping by and evaporating around us, leaving behind a distant, but vivid, memory of the moment it all began," he said.

Producer Kejriwal said Barzakh is the first ever Indo-Pak cross-border series to premiere on a global stage.

More For You

Prabhas Kalki 2898 AD anniversary

Kalki 2898 AD showcased Prabhas in a genre-blending sci-fi mythological role

One year of 'Kalki 2898 AD': How Prabhas reminded everyone he’s still the pan-India superstar

It’s been a year since Kalki 2898 AD hit theatres, and whether you loved it, questioned it, or are still figuring out what you watched, one thing’s clear: it cemented Prabhas’ place at the top. A unique experiment packed with mythology, sci-fi, and big-screen ambition, Kalki didn’t just push boundaries—it made sure everyone was paying attention.

Here’s how Kalki quietly reinforced what audiences across India (and beyond) already suspected: Prabhas isn’t going anywhere.

Keep ReadingShow less
Anusha Mani playback

Anusha Mani

gettyimages

Anusha Mani: From playback to primetime

Anusha Mani’s artistic journey has been anything but conventional. Revered as the velvety voice behind Bollywood chartbusters like Lazy Lamhe, Tera Rastaa Chhodoon Na, and the irrepressibly catchy Gulaabo, she has carved out a distinctive niche for herself as a singer, lyricist, and now actress.

With a foundation in Indian classical and Carnatic music, and a career launched by a serendipitous meeting with Shankar Mahadevan, Anusha’s rise to prominence has been a blend of talent, timing, and tenacity.

Keep ReadingShow less
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez host Venice wedding

Getty Images

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded £38 million wedding begins in Venice

Quick highlights:

  • Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding celebrations kick off in Venice with around 200 high-profile guests.
  • Celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, the Kardashians, Oprah, and Bill Gates have arrived.
  • The three-day celebration is expected to cost £43–51 million (₹427–506 crore).
  • Venice locals protest the event, accusing the billionaire couple of turning the city into a playground for the elite.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and media personality Lauren Sánchez have begun their lavish wedding festivities in Venice, Italy, drawing a guest list that reads like the Oscars after-party. The ultra-exclusive, multi-day affair has transformed the floating city into a buzzing hub of private yachts, paparazzi, and tight security.

Keep ReadingShow less
Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt attends the world premiere of F1 at Times Square in New York

Getty Images

Brad Pitt’s £4.3 million Los Angeles home burgled while he promoted 'F1' in London

Quick highlights:

  • Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz home in LA was broken into late Wednesday night.
  • Three intruders reportedly entered through a window and ransacked the property.
  • Pitt was in London for the F1 film premiere alongside Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton.
  • LAPD confirmed a burglary but has not disclosed what was stolen.

Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burgled late Wednesday night while the actor was overseas promoting his new film F1. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, three individuals broke into the residence located in the Los Feliz area around 10:30 pm by entering through a front window.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kajol: We’d Have Split If Not for “Partial Deafness” and Differences

Kajol reveals why her marriage with Ajay Devgn has lasted 26 years

Getty Images

Kajol says she and Ajay Devgn would have separated long ago if not for one thing

Quick highlights:

  • Kajol says she and Ajay Devgn have stayed married because they are total opposites.
  • The actress shared her candid take on marriage in a recent interview.
  • She joked that “partial deafness and selective amnesia” are key to a happy relationship.
  • The couple prioritise family time over romantic date nights due to hectic schedules.

Kajol has opened up about her 26-year marriage to actor Ajay Devgn, revealing that their starkly different personalities and a good dose of humour have helped them last this long. Speaking in a new interview, she said their bond works because they don’t force romance and instead lean into their differences with honesty and patience.

Keep ReadingShow less