Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed-starrer Barzakh to premiere at Series Mania Fest

Fawad Khan along with Sanam Saeed will be seen in the upcoming series Barzakh.

Directed by Asim Abbasi, the show is set to have its global premiere at the illustrious Series Mania festival in Lille, France, in March.

In the series, Khan plays a single parent while Saeed plays the central female character who is mysterious as well as compassionate.

Barzakh is the only selection from South Asia at the festival. The web series will be screened as part of the International Panorama line-up, a 12-title competitive section. It has also been 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.

Director Asim Abbasi said, "At its core, Barzakh is a family drama framed within a world of supernatural beings and other worldly events. The genesis of the story stemmed from a personal loss and the fears that came with it, making me realise that love is indeed eternal and nudging me to write a story about it."

He added, "The selection of Barzakh at the Series Mania is such a momentous yet humbling occasion for all of us, not only because it's a show that's so close to my heart but also because the selection is such a strong validation of our belief in this story which is now finding its way among the best in the world".