‘Lazawal Ishq’ Reality Show Sparks Major Backlash in Pakistan right after its release

Pakistan’s first reality TV dating show, “Lazawal Ishq,” has landed in hot water right after its release. The show, hosted by actress Ayesha Omer, features four unmarried boys and girls living together in a Turkish villa as they search for love.

While the first episode on YouTube has garnered over a hundred thousand views, the comment section tells a different story. It is flooded with anger and demands to take the show off the air.

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Viewers are fiercely criticizing the show’s format. The main point of contention is the idea of unmarried men and women living under one roof. Many have called it immoral and a direct challenge to the country’s social and cultural values. Comments are filled with people saying they feel “disgusted” and that the show has no place in Pakistani society.

There is also significant criticism of the participants’ clothing, which some are calling shameless and inappropriate. This has led to a wave of viewers declaring they have “repented” after watching just one episode. A widespread campaign has started, with people reporting the YouTube video and demanding others join a complete boycott of the program.

Despite the high view count, the intense public backlash has made “Lazawal Ishq” one of the most controversial shows on Pakistani television today.

FAQs

1. What is the ‘Lazawal Ishq’ show about?
It is Pakistan’s first reality TV dating show where four boys and four girls live together in a villa to find a life partner.

2. Why are people so angry about the show?
People are angry because they believe the concept of unmarried individuals cohabiting is against Pakistani cultural and moral values. There is also strong criticism of the participants’ clothing.

3. What are viewers demanding?
Many viewers are demanding that the show be canceled immediately. They are also reporting its YouTube video and calling for a public boycott.

4. What does “repented after watching” mean?
This phrase from the comments reflects viewers’ strong feeling that the show’s content is so objectionable that watching it made them seek forgiveness from God, leading them to decide not to watch it again.

5. Is the show still running?
As of now, the first episode is still available on YouTube, but it is facing massive online protests and reports demanding its removal.