Pakistani actor Danyal Zafar has proved he is just as entertained by fan edits as his audience after reposting a hilarious meme comparing his Zanjeerain character, Sarbuland.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Danyal shared a fan-made edit that humorously compared Sarbuland's frantic phone call to Rabiya with Akshay Kumar's iconic panic-filled scene from De Dana Dan. The meme quickly went viral, and fans applauded the actor for embracing the joke rather than shying away from it.
As latest episode aired, delivered one of the drama's most intense moments when Sarbuland (Danyal Zafar) was shot by an unknown attacker. Severely injured and unable to seek medical help due to the dangerous circumstances surrounding the haveli, he placed his complete trust in Rabiya (Sajal Aly) to save his life. The emotionally charged sequence instantly became one of the most talked-about scenes of the series.
Following the episode's broadcast, the hashtag #Sarbiya dominated social media, with viewers praising the remarkable chemistry between Danyal Zafar and Sajal Aly. Fans noted that despite the absence of romantic dialogue, the pair's expressive performances, trembling hands, lingering eye contact, and emotional tension created a deeply moving sequence.
However, the episode also sparked lighthearted criticism. Many viewers found Sarbuland's frantic movements and Rabiya's confused expressions unintentionally amusing, turning several serious moments into viral memes. One particular scene, in which Sarbuland bites Rabiya's yellow dupatta to endure the pain instead of using his own black shawl, became a major talking point online.
Social media users flooded platforms with humorous edits and reels, while many praised Danyal's sporting attitude after he acknowledged one of the most viral memes himself.
Despite the jokes, viewers continued applauding the drama's gripping storyline and the lead pair's on-screen connection.
One fan wrote, "No romance. No confession. Just trembling hands, stolen glances, and enough tension to make the whole room forget he was the one bleeding!"
Another commented, "he put her dupatta in his mouth. he could use his shawl, but chose hers. can you hear me scream?"