As a years-long rivalry between Sherdil (Ahsan Khan) and Zafran Khan (Adnan Siddique) elaborates, the one stuck between them is Torsam (Usman Javed). Stuck between his stepbrother, his uncle, and the ill-treatment he endured as a child, Torsam has become the villain the audience has started to sympathize with. Zanjeerain has drawn the audience to the antagonist despite his repeated attempts to harm Sherdil’s business. He is also harassing Rabbiya (Sajal Aly) to marry him and falling to his uncle’s blackmail.
Where Torsam’s actions are vile, his growing up without a mother, his lack of love from his stepmother, and the constant tussle for land and identity with his brothers have led viewers to grow fond of him. Finding his place in the family, Torsam is also blackmailed by his uncle’s lasting rivalry, who constantly pushes him into self-doubt and dishonor. His rage is fueled by his uncle’s distortion and the disrespect his mother had faced within the Khan household.
Torsam’s arc has grown over the audience as he has gained their sympathies despite his actions; a user posted on X:
Torsam is growing to be such a fascinating character. Really love how he makes you sympathize with him one minute and then makes you hate and terrified the next. #Zanjeerain
— ريا (@Tzama98) May 14, 2026
Another added that Torsam is the only link between the two worlds and posted:
Torsam is the link between every character & Usman Javed is doing exceptionally well as Torsam. Episode truly belonged to him, just another day of him outshining everyone.#zanjeerain
— Shamama🍉 (@Shame_mama) May 13, 2026
One added:
Just like Tora khan in Sange Mar Mar
Torsam Khan evokes a little empathy for his situation & lack of any real connection BUT but his actions are vile
Its his choice
We see the blindness of prejudice from him & his half family #Zanjeerain
Zaffran khan talks a good game but is…— Sadaf Haider (@tomtomatoe) May 15, 2026
Usman Javed has also won acclaim for his portrayal of Torsam, with netizens crowning him the drama’s star multiple times. Calling his performance incredible, a netizen posted on X and said:
I think performance wise these two episodes belonged to usman javed what an incredible talent he keeps surprising with every episode.👏 Torsam is already a very interesting character and his acting makes it even better! Too too good.#Zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/4ucTY8TSNf
— ✨️❤️🔥 (@kaafikhoobsurat) May 14, 2026
Hailing him as the volcano of talent, a user added:
Volcano of talent, Usman Javed , towering over another breathtaking episode of #Zanjeerain . Jeeez. What a way to own a show !!!! pic.twitter.com/z0XVk23K51
— UziShi 🤷🏻♀️ (@UzmaRS) May 14, 2026
One said:
Usman Javed is giving a standout performance in #Zanjeerain.
He’s so good as Torsam, I am worried he may continue to get typecasted.#Zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/s8PLc58w9C
— DaretoDrama (@DaretoDrama) May 13, 2026
