With misfortune looming over the Khan family, Zanjeerian breaks down the characters’ arcs to understand their traumas and actions. Torsam (Usman Javed), the stepson who was never respected, has become a hateful character, and his brother, Sherdil (Ahsan Khan), blames him for the attack on his lands. The plea for a piece of land turns into a physical altercation, peeling another layer of the Khan family dynamics.
Torsam is born to the woman who was traded for the murder of Sohraab’s (Raza Ali Abid) father; the woman who was also Zafran Khan’s (Adnan Siddique) sister, given away to put an end to a years-long rivalry. With Sohraab’s desire to avenge his father’s death and Torsam’s will to seek his rights, Sherdil’s business and family hang by a thread.
Overshadowed by his past, Torsam remains an outcast, while Sohraab’s suspicious looks indicate a new deception. His mother’s position in the family and Bibi Jaan’s (Sammiya Mumtaz) inability to accept him further push him away. His demand for land from the family only deepens his hatred. Motivated by his rage, Torsam is unable to tap into his potential or show loyalty to the family.
Torsam’s history and character have left the audience intrigued as he moves toward a falling-out with the Khan siblings. Along with Sarbuland’s (Danyal Zafar) respect and Bibi Jaan’s effort to hold the fort, the Zanjeerain viewers have also connected to Torsam’s arc. They have developed a soft corner for the perceived villain. Calling him the most interesting character of the drama serial, a user posted:
Torsum is the most interesting character in the episode today. The build up is strong but missing #SajalAly #zanjeerain
— Art (@Artcoffeetoast) May 6, 2026
Appreciating how Torsam has a bit of grey to him, another posted:
I liks torsam character he is not a complete villain but a grey character (only if he is not the one who is going to kill mudassir)#Zanjeerain #UsmanJaved pic.twitter.com/EdWmuDweQa
— Mustufa 🇵🇰❤️🇵🇸 مصطفیٰ (@MustufaFareed00) May 6, 2026
One added that Torsam speaks with dignity but is met with arrogance and posted:
Another said:
Enjoying how the family dynamics are put together, a user said:
World building Khatam hai Farhat Istiaq pe ! family dynamics
Sohrab lala knows how to influence Sher Dil who is a jump to judgment Sonny from Godfather
& Torsam is the bitter elf Kreacher that could hv been better
Sar Buland jitna hass raha hai utna roay ga #Zanjeerain— Sadaf Haider (@tomtomatoe) May 7, 2026
Speculating on Sohraab’s role is painting Torsam as evil, a netizen added:
Sohrab Khan is ambiguous enough for me to suspect there is some shadiness. Too bad Sher Dil is on his exit out the show. Sur Bulund & Bano could have been cuter, for some reason their interactions underwhelm. Torsum is the enigmatic , brooding antagonist you wait for. #Zanjeerain
— UziShi 🤷🏻♀️ (@UzmaRS) May 7, 2026
Another said:
I think the reason behind Sherdil & his wife’ inability to conceive has something to do with Sohrab since his son is the only grand kid as of now & he wants it to remain like that? #zanjeerain
— Shamama🍉 (@Shame_mama) May 7, 2026
