Rubina Ashraf Defends Controversial Series Barzakh

However, in Karachi, the senior actress Rubina Ashraf recently spoke out for the controversial web series “Barzakh,” which has attracted huge debate. This happened during her interview with a private channel where she shared her thoughts about this series and how it attempts to show societal topics.

Highlighting Societal Issues

Rubina Ashraf stressed that “Barzakh” seeks to draw attention to urgent matters being experienced by the world today. The drama focuses on homosexuality and child abuse, which are considered taboo in Pakistani culture. According to Ashraf, these themes have already been seen in other Pakistani films; previously aired television dramas already had such bold stories of their kind. In this particular context, she made references to “Udaari” and “Meri”, which involved narratives more challenging than those of “Barzakh.”

The Role of Dramas in Society

Ashraf emphasized that it is important for dramas to be realistic regarding societal issues. They act as reflections of what happens within the society, thus depicting various incidents occurring around them. Through this reflection, awareness is created, and discussions can occur about such matters. She strongly denies that dramas encourage immoralities; instead, they serve as an eye-opener where individuals can see their local communities’ problems and relate them accordingly. As a result, these plays create scenarios from which societies can develop.

Raising Awareness, Not Promoting Misconduct

During an interview with Rubina, Ashraf stated categorically that ‘Barzakh’ was aimed at exposing various societal ills but not promoting them. She maintained that the purpose of this TV series was to point out evils and misconducts happening in society, for example, homosexuality or child abuse, among others, thus calling for remedial action against such issues. The scriptwriter further argued that some other writers had gone bolder while dealing with matters such as before Barzakh, They aimed to spark debates around such issues and make viewers think about them.

The Impact of “Barzakh” on Viewers

In contrast, the contentious nature of “Barzakh” has seen it evoking different responses among its viewers. Some viewers have commended the series for tackling such sensitive topics head-on. While others have decried it for being explicit in its content. However, Rubina Ashraf did not change her mind regarding the positive role played. By this series, even when some people criticized this work. She explains that this show is accomplished in terms of bringing out. Those topics that are considered forbidden and contributing to self-reflection within society.

Rubina Ashraf’s sense of “Barzakh” highlights an ongoing discussion on the place of media in any given society. The viewpoint she presented reflects upon several points raised regarding controversial themes depicted through. The series as well as explanations why they should be addressed openly and frankly. By doing so, “Barzakh” attempts to create an educated society that will eventually lead to a positive shift in mindset.