
With Zanjeerain wrapping up, the penultimate episode sent viewers into emotional overdrive as Rabbiya (Sajal Aly) and Sarbuland (Danyal Zafar) split, as promised. With Torsum (Usman Javed) behind bars for Mudassir’s (Ameer Gillani) murder, Rabbiya is now safe to return to her family, as promised by Sarbuland at the time of their nikkah. As she reunites with Mama Jee (Ayaz-Hassan Noman) and Tayyab (Abdullah Abbassi), she leaves a void at the Khan Haveli; Sarbuland’s sunken eyes and lack of expression quickly resonated with #Sarbiya fans, who were devastated by their separation.
Only carrying memories and the precious kettle with her, Rabbiya heads off to reunite with her loved ones, but what she has left behind lingers with her. Shared moments of grief and happiness collide with her desire to reunite with her family; the goodbye, however, is smooth for Rabbiya as she showers Sarbuland and his family with immense gratitude. After an emotional goodbye to Bibi Jaan (Sammiya Mumtaz) and planting a garden with Umar Daraz (Fatih Mansoor), she bids adieu to her most cherished relationship, her husband. She thanks Sarbuland for protecting her, offering her a home full of respect and love. What seems like a heartfelt goodbye to Rabbiya is only a formality to the heartbroken sardar (tribal leader). While he wishes to stop Rabbiya from leaving, his lips are locked by the promise he once made her.

Though Sarbuland remains bound to his promise, the depiction of their separation with a pair of pigeons splitting has created an even stronger emotional attachment with the audience. Netizens have taken to social media to comment on the split and the torment #Sarbiya goes through. Stating that the couple is distraught by their split, a user took to X and posted:
He told her the words he promised her (he set her free) but gloomyness is there bcoz of losing the only PRECIOUS thing he found is killing him!
She heard the words she always wanted the most (she got justice)but leaving him behind is killing her!Babies😭💔#Sarbiya #Zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/DzCXmeSh0j
— MyBoyTae (@MyBoyTaTahyung) September 9, 2026
Adding that their goodbye was an absolute heartbreak, a netizen added:
no way this scene is absolutely heartbreaking!! The way that final goodbye sounds THIS is what chemistry looks like. The longing, the tension the yearning it’s all so EPIC#zanjeerain #sarbiya pic.twitter.com/HWQSMDcOqC
— yara (@haveuhaveworld) September 9, 2026
Stating the symbolism was the crux of Rabbiya and Sarbuland’s situation, a user said:
also this scene?? one of the pigeons flying symbolising leaving of rabiya and sarbuland being left alone was everything 😭♥️#zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/qmUDmCjh0t
— W🍁 (@nunchaifreak) September 9, 2026
Another X user added that Sarbuland’s love for Rabbiya is not controlling; he has learned to let her go to keep his promise. They posted:
That scene of flying of one bird from the bird couple actually showed HOW Sarbuland SET RABIYA FREE & didn’t force her to stay with him.
That’s Sarbuland for you ! 🥹 #Zanjeerain https://t.co/gRJPgkZt1a— MyBoyTae (@MyBoyTaTahyung) September 9, 2026

Sarbuland and Rabbiya’s inability to understand and express their emotions towards each other has also left the audience heartbroken. Pointing out how Sarbuland was hurt by Rabbiya’s formal goodbye, a user posted:
“ye sab rasmi baatein hain” feels almost like a quiet protest “don’t talk to me like I’m just somebody you owe a thank you to” We were more personal, more closer than this. And Sarbuland’s resigned, helpless yearning while saying it 😩#Sarbiya #Zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/jAPGXgVRao
— sarbiya🩵🤍 (@oceanTae12) September 9, 2026
Another said:
rabiys is adding salt to the wound with those words 😭😭
Sarbuland is almost angry at her for being so formal. My man is going to be the most miserable anyone has ever been without his Zarmala😭😭#Zanjeerain #Sarbiya pic.twitter.com/yznpAwJZVl— Zaara | 🍉 (@sleepytimeline) September 9, 2026
Siding with Rabbiya, one added:
rabiya was so visibly upset when sarbuland told her she could leave. she wanted him to say anything but that and instead he reminded her that it’s all over now. she was the first one to look hurt like his words confirmed the one thing she didn’t want to hear #zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/wsrR7nTM1c
— 👾 (@nofunjane) September 9, 2026

While the Zanjeerain viewers mourn their split, a netizen has come forward to call it essential to strengthen their love for each other. They posted:
#Zanjeerain As much as it hurts seeing Rabiya leave the haveli, I think this was necessary for her. 🥺💔 She needs to be away from Sarbuland to truly understand her own feelings—to realise what he means to her when he’s no longer right beside her. 😭💔 And somehow, I know that…
— Sara Abbas 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@Hunni2001) September 9, 2026
#Sarbiya fans remain hopeful; a user stated that destiny will reunite them and posted:
I am going to kms. This is so heartbreaking yet so beautiful.
That yearning in their eyes, those tears, sadness. Even though they think it’s over, destiny will reunite them again because they are soulmates 🤌♥️#SarBiya #Zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/1Br6gjwhRD— 🌌♥️ (@Moonverse__4) September 9, 2026




