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Parwarish, a Pakistani drama, is gaining popularity due to its progressive plot and depiction of intergenerational strife within a joint family. However, a recent episode of the daily TV soap opera in particular drew criticism after many noticed a rainbow heart, allegedly promoting LGBTQ+ ideology, which sparked major backlash. Despite its briefness, many observers thought the moment was purposefully showcased in the soap opera.

Parwarish, a popular daily soap written by Kiran Siddiqui and directed by Meesam Naqvi, won accolades for exposing stereotypes and showcasing Gen Z's life and hardships in a conventional family environment. The 31st episode of the show focused briefly on a wall poster with a rainbow-colored Pride heart flag, a sign frequently connected to the LGBTQ+ community, while the character Wali sings at a café. However, netizens have taken to social media to express their disapproval of this particular scene. 

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Social media users were incensed by the brief visual, accusing the producers of covertly endorsing LGBTQ material in family drama. As soon as the scene went viral, it sparked a barrage of critical remarks on several platforms. A user on X (previously Twitter) wrote, "LGBTQ, Liberalism aur rebellious qism ke drama hen yeh 'Parwarish' ke naam pea." Another user wrote, "@arydigitalpk @arydigitalasia per Parwarish drama joh LGBTQ theme drama hen. Audacity dheko inki yeh ab openly Limit Cross kar rahen hen. Parwarish or Brainwashing?"

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About Pakistani Drama Parwarish

The main character of Parwarish is Wali Jahangir, a talented young man from the United States who is returning to Pakistan and whose love of music goes against his father's traditional beliefs. Strong-willed and from a traditional household, Maya aspires to become a doctor on her own terms.

Parwarish's gripping plot and outstanding actors never failed to captivate audiences to date.Naumaan Ijaz, Savera Nadeem, Shamim Hilaly, Saad Zameer Fareedi, Reham Rafiq, Nazr-ul-Hasan, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Nooray Zeeshan, Haleema Ali, Arshad Mehmood, Saman Ansari, and Abul Hasan are part of the ensemble in addition to Jafri and Asif.