With Sherbano (Sehar Hashmi) missing and Mudassir (Ameer Gillani) gone, Rabbiya (Sajal Aly) and Sarbuland (Danyal Zafar) have found themselves by each other’s side. Bibi Jaan’s (Sammiya Mumtaz) fall and hospital stay have connected them as they grieve and share a vulnerable moment. Sarbuland’s ultimate breakdown after multiple deaths, with Rabbiya there to console him, has emerged as the best on-screen chemistry.
With Rabbiya and Sarbuland’s developing dynamic, Zanjeerain has taken the opportunity to show the male lead as naturally vulnerable. Where men are commonly expected to hold their ground despite the torment, the drama serial has normalized a man crying in despair. While the audience has been gushing over their chemistry throughout the week’s episodes, Sarbuland’s opening up to her has won hearts. While everyone has expectations from Sarbuland, Rabbiya acknowledges his grief and understands the depth of his pain.
The comfort Rabbiya has given Sarbuland has comforted the audience as well with their oozing chemistry and subtlety. The fact that Rabbiya elaborates how crying is not cowardice but a display of his care for his loved ones has taken the internet by storms. Appreciating the soft sequence between the two, a user took to X and posted:
Rabiya comforting Sarbuland in today’s episode was everything. 🥹 she reminded him that expressing grief doesn’t make him a coward; it makes him a sensitive and caring person who can cry. Love how the drama challenges the idea that men have to hide their emotions.#zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/D0KOYK9lBN
— ğυяια。 (@_LeoLoyal) July 9, 2026
Loving how the scene unfolded, another X user posted:
I am in love with this scene the way Rabiya consoled Sarbuland with her words and said that he is also a human and It’s normal to cry and Sarbuland was impressed infact the way he was smiling and looking at her at the end 🥹❤️ #Zanjeerain #Sarbiya #SajalAly #DanyalZafar pic.twitter.com/8b9VTAA5pD
— Priti|Zanjeerain Fan |OGMaHer|Shehnaazian🥰 (@trendy_triumph) July 9, 2026
Giving credit where due, drama critic Mahwash Ejaz lauded how the writer has etched Sarbuland to be heroic yet human. Posting on X, they said:
You gotta love how @FarhatIshtiaq allows her heroes to be good, heroic — yet human and real. We expect men to be ever powerful, unyielding — but they carry fears & grief. And when they allow themselves to accept that with someone, it creates a very strong bond. #Zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/S0iitjQbGL
— Mahwash Ajaz 🇵🇰 (@mahwashajaz_) July 9, 2026
While providing comfort to one another at times of need, Rabbiya and Sarbuland have developed an emotional connection with the Zajeerain viewers as well. Appreciating their chemistry in the scene, a netizen commented:
The conversation between Sarbhuland and Rabiya in hospital was very emotional the way they consoling each other has my heart 🤌 their chemistry is chemistring they can relate with each other. They are facing the same situation they lost love of their lives..#Zanjeerain #sarbiya
— Abroo♡ (@abrat2811) July 9, 2026
Loving the ease they carry, another said:
The way he cried miserably in front of Rabiya and the way Rabiya put her hand on his shoulders to console him 🥹😭🫶 I am in love with this scene 🥹 #Zanjeerain #Sarbiya #SajalAly #DanyalZafar pic.twitter.com/OzAIjFIPpr
— Priti|Zanjeerain Fan |OGMaHer|Shehnaazian🥰 (@trendy_triumph) July 9, 2026
Calling Rabbiya Sarbuland’s precious treasure, one added:
The first person Sarboland cried before, and the first person Sarboland smiled at, were both Rabi’a.
She truly was Sarboland’s Zarmala (precious treasure).👀❤️ #zanjeerain #sarbiya #sajalaly #danyalzafar pic.twitter.com/ahrSjDdCLf— گــرجية🪻 (@E_j1lan) July 9, 2026
Another stated:
Sardar Sarbuland Khan opening up to Rabiya had me sobbing. Sarbuland finally found a friend & listener he desperately needed in her 🥹#zanjeerain
— 𝐹𝒜 | 🇵🇰 (@chocolatyYaps) July 9, 2026
One added:
He finally got a companion, who can share his grief, his burden, and provide him with emotional support he was lacking before. It’s beautiful #zanjeerain https://t.co/V8DgH8C78u
— Beethoven (@RanaGStan) July 9, 2026
