Lazawal Ishq, the new television series starring Ayesha Omar, has gone viral on social media, but not for the reasons its creators had intended.
Promoted as Pakistan’s first love-themed reality show, the teaser sparked a contentious debate, with some asking for a complete ban and others comparing it to a desi Love Island.
A promo sparks a dispute
The teaser, which was posted on the show’s official Instagram page, begins with Omar greeting viewers into an opulent mansion near Istanbul’s Bosphorus while wearing a beautiful red gown. The candidates, who are mostly unknown, can be seen in the clips getting ready to compete.
