With Rabbiya’s (Sajal Aly) grief taking over Zanjeerain, the drama serial has delved into the loss that has transformed Sarbuland (Danyal Zafar) as well. As it touches the topic of unprocessed trauma, a memory flashback into Sarbuland’s past displays how the loss of his brother continues to haunt him. With a flashback, he relives his trauma as he remembers the day he lost his brother, a moment filled with pain, shock, and wailing. Where Sarbuland ensures that Rabbiya is given the care and time to process the loss of her husband, he himself has been unable to grieve Sherdil (Ahsan Khan) fully. The quest to avenge the death of his brother and friend, the responsibilities as a tribal chief have engulfed him, and his health is compromised.
The powerful scene, filled with overflowing emotions of fear and shock, has made its way to the audience’s hearts as a disoriented Sarbuland finds his brother’s dismembered body. Zanjeerain etches the moment where the switch flips, transforming Sarbuland into a fiery tribal leader from a cheerful boy with ambitions. Behind a man avenging deaths is a soft-hearted boy who lost his solace and gave up his dreams to hold on to his family responsibilities.
Highly impacted by the flashback sequence, Zanjeerain viewers have widely connected to Sarbuland’s developing arc and the crown of perfection lies on Danyal’s head. Praise has taken over the internet where netizens are in awe of the different depiction of loss and grief. Netizens have called Danyal’s portrayal of Sarbuland as a masterclass in acting and appreciating choosing him for this impactful character. Calling his performance perfection, an X user posted:
Did you see that body language? Did you hear that agonizing scream? This is what perfect acting looks like. This scene alone is a massive slap to his haters and tbvh even i had no idea Danyal had this range in him… Take a bow, boy 👏#Zanjeerain #Danyalzafar pic.twitter.com/b170FMRJKZ
— Photoshoplove (@PhotoshopLove3) June 18, 2026
Appreciating how Sarbuland has taken over the audience, drama critic posted:
Danyal Zafar is so unbelievably talented. This is why Sarbuland has a stronghold on audiences’ hearts. You can see the pain, the grief. Raw and uninhibited. Take a bow @DanZafOfficial — a star is born with #Zanjeerain. pic.twitter.com/lkJs66V5cB
— Mahwash Ajaz 🇵🇰 (@mahwashajaz_) June 18, 2026
Lauding Danyal’s progress in the industry, one added:
This has aged well. 😊 So proud of his growth as an actor, especially after today’s episode of #Zanjeerain as we see Sar Buland’s breakdown after Sher Dil’s death. What a performance! 👏🏼 #DanyalZafar https://t.co/lFINQFmiWz pic.twitter.com/zd0hFVldqy
— SophiaQ (@SophiaAQ) June 19, 2026
Stating it to be a heartfelt scene, another added:
Good acting definitely, also want to give an applause to the director and editor..nicely done job,plus the bgm placement. A heartfelt scene.👍 https://t.co/YkyP8JJKYq
— solitude for peace (@peacevnot) June 18, 2026
One added that Danyal owned Zanjeerain’s latest and posted:
OMG WHAT AN HEART WRENCHING SCENE IT WAS
THOSE SCREAMS OMG THEY DID SO MUCH TO MY HEART…DANYAL ZAFAR YOU OWNED TODAY’S EP🙌🔥#ZANJEERAIN pic.twitter.com/7wuSt7JL8n
— B ⛓️ (@Kuchnhehai) June 18, 2026
A user posted on X and stated:
danyal has really grown on me as an actor. the breakdown scene was so GOOD and moved me to tears. life has been so cruel to him. #zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/9BE1KEXvFb
— fαɾzαɳα (@farzanax__) June 18, 2026
One said:
this breakout scene was everything! danyal’s performance has been outstanding, he genuinely elevates every scene he’s in
– #zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/xpk344MUeP— ❆ (@yehsafaar) June 18, 2026
Another added:
GOOSEBUMPS GOOSEBUMPS GOOSEBUMPS
danyal was so so good in this scene the way he was seeing & holding the blooded hand of sherdil was so heart wrenching . I felt so bad for him here. Sohrab you better pay for this #zanjeerain pic.twitter.com/Gf4eSKrzld
— fatima (@callmeemuffin) June 18, 2026
