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  • VIDEO: ‘Ertuğrul’ star Engin Altan sings ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’

    Ever since Diriliş: Ertuğrul aired in Pakistan on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the nation has been obsessed with the drama series and its cast. There has been a lot of heartwarming (and not so heartwarming) exchange between people of Pakistan and the actors of the series, many of who have sent their love to the country and its people.

    VIDEO: Ertuğrul wishes his Pakistani fans Eid Mubarak

    Recently a video of Engin Altan Düzyatan, who plays Ertuğrul in the hit series, singing Dil Dil Pakistan has gone viral on social media.

    “Mera apko salaam Pakistan,” adds Düzyatan.

    Known as Pakistan’s second national anthem, Dil Dil Pakistan was sung by the late Junaid Jamshed and released by Vital Signs in 1987.

    Salman Ahmad of Junoon also shared the clip on social media and said that he never imagined Ertuğrul to be singing it one day.

    Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending in the country ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country. According to PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 5.3 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

  • VIDEO: Life-size statue of Ertuğrul erected in Lahore

    VIDEO: Life-size statue of Ertuğrul erected in Lahore

    As fever of hit Turkish series ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ continues to grip Pakistanis ever since it was first aired by PTV on Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s directions, a statue of Ertuğrul, father of Osman I — the founder of the Ottoman dynasty –, has been erected in Lahore.

    According to a report by Independent Urdu, the statue has been installed in the provincial capital of Punjab’s Maraghzar Colony near Thokar Niaz Baig to honour the Muslim hero.

    The statue made of fibre and iron was brought in from Kamalia city of Toba Tek Singh district and other similar sculptures will be erected in other parts of the colony as well, the report said.

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    Speaking to the media outlet, secretary general of the colony said that they were even planning to name the square, where the statue was installed, after Ertuğrul.

    According to Ottoman tradition, Ertuğrul was the son of Suleyman Shah, leader of the Kayı tribe of Oghuz Turks, who fled from western Central Asia to Anatolia to escape the Mongol conquests, but he may instead have been the son of a Gündüz Alp.

    The hit Turkish historical fiction ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ that revolves around the life of a group of Turkic nomads in the pre-Ottoman era, has led to Ertuğrul — the protagonist of the series — being hailed a hero by Pakistanis.

  • Here’s how Nida Yasir is spending her time in quarantine

    Here’s how Nida Yasir is spending her time in quarantine

    After testing positive for COVID-19, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz and their daughter Silah have been quarantining at their home in Karachi.

    On Tuesday, the couple celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary while isolating and decided to go live on Instagram to celebrate with their fans.

    Read more – Nida Yasir reveals why she doesn’t allow male fans to take pictures with her

    The couple shared that they are doing well and are overwhelmed with the love and good wishes they have received in the past few days.

    “Thanks to Allah, we are doing well,” said Yasir.

    “We will always remember our 18th wedding anniversary because at this point we have spent thirteen full days together and have not had a single fight during this period,” laughed Yasir.

    Nida also shared that in these twelve to thirteen days of quarantine, she has been binge-watching Diriliş: Ertuğrul and thoroughly enjoyed the series.

    “My quarantine partner was actually Ertuğrul,” shared Nida.

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    Nida and Yasir also shared a video from their quarantine anniversary celebrations.

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    Meanwhile, Nida also requested their fans to pray for their good health.

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  • Ertuğrul becomes a popular name for newborns in IoK

    Ertuğrul becomes a popular name for newborns in IoK

    Seems like it’s not only Pakistanis who have caught the Ertuğrul fever because according to a report in Outlook India, parents in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) are naming their newborns Ertuğrul after the protagonist of the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul.

    Read more – ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul is a gift to Pakistan from Erdoğan’

    Consultant Pediatrician and president Doctors Association of Kashmir Dr Suhail Naik told the media outlet that Ertugrul is a frequently encountered name in his outdoor department.

    Earlier, during the winters ‘Ertuğrul caps’ with fur also became popular in IoK. Ottoman soldiers and the civil officers used to wear the slightly claret red headwear called fez.

    Set in 13th century Anatolia, the historic drama series is based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty.

    The serial became popular in Kashmir after a lockdown was imposed in the region when the Modi-led government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019. Despite the communication blockade and local cable operators banned from airing content produced by Muslim countries such as Turkey, Pakistan and Iran, the series began to travel from one household to another in flash drives.

    Read more – Kashmiris are finding solace in Turkish drama ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’

    The COVID-19 lockdown and the airing of the series by PTV in Urdu further propelled the series’ success and made it a bigger hit in the region.

  • ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’: The debate rages on

    ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’: The debate rages on

    Just when we thought that the matter of Diriliş: Ertuğrul being aired on national television was settled, it sparks up again. And this time, it is not just the actors who are debating, it is members of the government including Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry and Senator Faisal Javed Khan.

    Read more – Yasir Hussain vs Turkish dramas: the debate heats up

    The debate started Fawad Chaudhry commented that he was “surprised” that PTV is taking pride in other countries’ productions and urged the state-owned channel to focus on Pakistani productions.

    When a follower reminded the minister that he had earlier praised the drama series, Chaudhry clarified that he does not have anything against the drama and thinks it is brilliant. Instead, his stance is that foreign dramas must be taxed so that TV channels do not import them in large numbers and negatively affect the local drama industry.

    Following Fawad’s tweet, Senator Faisal Javed Khan explained that “great productions like Ertuğrul will help our industry,” adding that such exchange of content should be bilateral. He further said that the local drama industry needs to work on its substance and content.

    Read more – PTV asked to speed up dubbing process of ‘Ertuğrul’

    Soon enough, actors including Ahmed Ali Butt and Vasay Chaudhry stepped in to share their thoughts on the debate. While Butt said that the television industry doesn’t mind foreign content and only wants the government to assist them in production, Fakhr-e-Alam agreed with Fawad’s point of view.

    Meanwhile, Vasay reminded Khan that the industry had protested against Indian content in the past, adding that the issue is not with the play itself but is instead with “PTV and the laws related to the entertainment business”. Chaudhry urged the lawmaker to resolve the issues regarding the laws which Khan agreed with.

    Diriliş: Ertuğrul is being aired on the recommendation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending in the country ever since its first episode aired on the first of Ramzan. According to PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 4.75 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Senator Faisal Javed Khan had revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

  • PTV asked to speed up dubbing process of ‘Ertuğrul’

    PTV asked to speed up dubbing process of ‘Ertuğrul’

    Following the unprecedented success of Diriliş: Ertuğrul in Pakistan, Senator Faisal Javed has said that the Pakistan Television Network (PTV) has been directed to air the Turkish series seven days a week.

    Taking to Twitter, Javed said that PTV is trying to speed up the dubbing process so that episodes can be aired daily on the national broadcaster.

    VIDEO: Ertuğrul wishes his Pakistani fans Eid Mubarak

    Last week, Riyaad Minty, an official of Turkey’s TRT Channel revealed that the show had surpassed 200 million views on TRT Ertuğrul by PTV channel and is nearing 3 million subscribers.

    The historical fiction series is being aired on the recommendation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending in the country ever since its first episode aired on the first of Ramzan. According to PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 4.4 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Senator Faisal Javed Khan had revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

    Meanwhile, check out The Current’s review on the series here:

  • Anoushey Ashraf misses a call from Engin Altan

    Anoushey Ashraf misses a call from Engin Altan

    Imagine missing a call from Ertuğrul himself because your phone was on silent. You’d be absolutely gutted, right? But that is exactly what happened with actor-VJ Anoushey Ashraf, who shared the incident on social media.

    Read more – Mehwish Hayat’s crush has been updated after watching ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’

    Anoushey, who is a big fan of the series, shared that her friend Murat Tarman, called her on Facetime while he was hanging out with Engin Altan Düzyatan, the guy who plays Ertuğrul in the hit drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul. But because her phone was on silent and she was meditating, she missed the call! Tarman and Altan then sent her a video wishing her and all Pakistanis Eid Mubarak.

    Tarman is the Honorary Consul General Of Pakistan in Turkey.

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    Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending in the country ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country. According to PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 3.5 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

    Meanwhile, the creator of the show Mehmet Bozdag said that he hopes that Pakistan and Turkey can collaborate in the fields of art and cinema in the future.

    “I am surprised that we did not make any collaborations till this day because we call each other brother countries,” said Bozdag in a recent interview.

    “When one of us is in trouble, both countries are mobilized. But we should also do this act on better days and organise days of culture not only in the cinema but also in the field of cuisine, museums and history.”

    He continued, “We shall share our experiences with Pakistan and they should share theirs with us, and together we will sign world-shaking deals.”

    “Even if Turkey and Pakistan have separate borders, the souls are of one nation.”

  • Humaima Malick says ‘Ertuğrul’ is totally worth her 100 rupees

    Humaima Malick says ‘Ertuğrul’ is totally worth her 100 rupees

    Of the stars who are happy with the airing of Diriliş: Ertuğrul on PTV, is Humaima Malick, who took to social media to say that the Turkish drama series is totally worth her 35 rupees.

    Read more – Yasir Hussain vs Turkish dramas: the debate heats up

    Later when a journalist corrected her and said that PTV’s prices have increased to Rs 100, Humaima said that even that is “totally worth it for such quality content”.

    “We need to support our national television to revive its brand,” wrote the actor.

    Meanwhile, Vasay Chaudhry was of the opinion that PTV should stop charging “those 35 rupees from every Pakistani’s electricity bill”.

    Read more – This is not the first time ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ is being aired in Pakistan

    Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending in the country ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country. According to PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 3.67 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

  • VIDEO: Ertuğrul wishes his Pakistani fans Eid Mubarak

    VIDEO: Ertuğrul wishes his Pakistani fans Eid Mubarak

    Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan, who plays the role of Ertuğrul in the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul, has sent his Eid greetings in a special message to his Pakistani fans on Eid-ul-Fitr.

    Read more – ‘Ertuğrul’, Bollywood stars react to PIA crash

    In a video message, shared on PTV’s official Twitter handle, Engin thanks his Pakistani fans for all the love they have sent his way and for appreciating the show.

    “I cannot thank you enough for the unimaginable love and incredible response you are giving to Ertuğrul Ghazi Urdu,” said Düzyatan. “I also would like to thank PTV for bringing Ertuğrul Ghazi to your home.”

    He added: “Aap sab ko meri taraf se Eid Mubarak.”

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    Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country. According to the latest figures by PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 4 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.