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  • Teaser of Pak-Turkish series ‘Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi’ reveals glimpses of a promising show

    Teaser of Pak-Turkish series ‘Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi’ reveals glimpses of a promising show

    November is about to become an exciting month for Pakistani audiences with the upcoming Pak-Turkish collaboration ‘Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi’, an exploration of the life of Ayyubid Dynasty founder Saladin, set for release. This is the first time Pakistani and Turkish actors are collaborating together for a drama, with veteran actors Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui and Pakistani film producers Dr. Kashif Ansari and Dr. Junaid Ali Shah.

    Siddiqui shared a teaser of the upcoming series which will pay homage to the legacy of Selahaddin Eyyubi and how his goal was to unite Syria, Egypt, Palestine and Mesopotamia territories under his rule.

    “He was a man with exceptional courage, deep sense of justice, and a symbol of honour and bravery. Here’s an ode to his chivalry, nobility, military prowess, and his ability to unite the Islamic world during the Crusades as we bring alive the legacy of Selahaddin Eyyubi on November 13, at 9PM on TRT.”

    Adnan previously shared the official poster on his Instagram account which featured main actors Ugur Gunes, Dilin Doger and Mehmet Ali Nuroglu. In the caption, the actor wrote:

    “Transport yourself to the 12th century and immerse in the extraordinary saga of Selahaddin Eyubbi, the revered warrior and the founding sultan of Egypt and Syria. The Selahaddin Eyubbi series is set to premiere on TRT, airing every Monday at 9 PM starting November 13th, bringing to life the awe-inspiring story of the sultan.”

    Speaking to Independent Urdu, producers Dr Kashif Ansari and Dr Junaid Ali Shah of Ansari & Shah Films said:

    “The idea to make a series on [Salahuddin] came about because he was a history-making undisputed ruler in the history of Muslims, admired and respected by Muslims and non-Muslims alike,” opined Dr Ansari.

    “This series isn’t meant to be just for the Muslims or Pakistanis or Turkish people. It’s meant to show a great Muslim ruler whose courage, bravery and just nature was appreciated by his opponents as well,” he further stressed.

    Junaid Ali Shah further elaborated that the target of the show’s audience is mostly the six billion non-Muslims who were unaware of the work of Muslim rulers.

  • Turkish star Celal Al visits Pakistan to help flood victims, sets an example

    Turkish star Celal Al visits Pakistan to help flood victims, sets an example

    Turkish actor Celal Al, who portrayed Abdurrahman Alp in Dirilis: Ertugrul, had landed in Karachi “without any invitation” to extend a helping hand to the people affected by the devastating floods.

    By texting “Pakistan” to 2868, the Turkish actor has urged his supporters to donate to flood victims in Pakistan via the Turkish Red Crescent as nearly 40 million people are affected by floods and over 1,000 died.

    On Monday, Celal posted a video of himself in Karachi speaking to his followers about the flooding in Pakistan and how he and the Red Crescent crew are working on the ground to assist those affected.

    “Pakistan, Karachi. We are taking your [donations] to the affected people. You can also help by texting Pakistan [to] 2868,” he wrote.

    As of Monday the floodwaters flowing from Manchar Lake continued to wreak havoc in Dadu district as another village, Mian Yaar Mohammad Kalhoro, was also submerged, with officials warning that more villages were facing a threat of inundation.

    The Ertugrul star spent heartwarming moments with the the flood victims, especially children.

    Celal has set a trailblazing example for other international celebrities to help the flood victims in Pakistan.

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    The actor first visited Pakistan early last year, winning hearts of many with his charitable work for the people of Pakistan through the Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) and Children’s Hospital Karachi. He also appreciated the scenic beauty of Islamabad.

    During his visit, he also met Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed. His visit brought a gift for fans — the first ever Pak-Turk collaboration for a TV show.

    Earlier this year, Celal sang Junaid Jamshed’s iconic Dil Dil Pakistan with Imran Abbas. Abbas shared a video of the two jamming the song with the caption: “May this brotherhood between Pakistan and Turkey stay forever.”

    Commenting under Abbas’ post, the Turkish Actor wrote: “Dil Dil Pakistan“.

  • Salman Khan’s mother and Katrina Kaif love ‘Ertuğrul’

    Salman Khan’s mother and Katrina Kaif love ‘Ertuğrul’

    Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif and Indian superstar Salman Khan have said that his mother love the famous Turkish web series Diriliş: Ertuğrul.

    Salman and Katrina are currently in Turkey for the shooting of the film Tiger 3, where Bollywood celebrities met Turkish Minister of Tourism and Culture Mehmet Nuri Israel.

    A video of the Bang Bang film star talking to the media, along with Salman Khan and the Turkish Minister, is going viral on the social media platform Instagram. In the video, Katrina can be heard answering a journalist’s question, saying that Ertugrul is my favorite series. She has watched 85 episodes of Ertuğrul.

    Salman also said that his mother likes the drama Ertuğrul and he also mentioned that Katrina likes Turkish actors.

    The Turkish drama is translated in 39 different languages of the world, which is a world record.

  • Youth from Swat to release Pashto version of ‘Ertuğrul’ after Eid

    Youth from Swat to release Pashto version of ‘Ertuğrul’ after Eid

    Ever since the popular Turkish historical series Diriliş Ertuğrul aired in Pakistan on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, it has become a sensation in the country. From wedding entrances to birthday cake, the Ertuğrul fever gripped Pakistan. A group of young YouTubers based in Swat have taken their love for the series one step further and are all set to release a Pashto version of the first season after Eid.

    Read more – GCU students produce Pakistan’s first-ever fan-made Harry Potter movie

    According to a report in Dawn News, the young group hailing from Odigram, a historical town of Swat valley, said they were inspired by the Turkish history series after PTV started broadcasting an Urdu dubbed version.

    The group is shooting the series at different locations in the Swat valley, with a majority of the scenes being shot at the seventh-century archaeological site of Raja Gira Castle and 11th century Mahmood Ghaznavi Mosque, both of which are in Odigram town.

    Muhammad Abbas, a student of BS Mathematics at the Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College, is essaying the role of Ertuğrul Ghazi in the drama besides also serving as the producer. Other roles for the dramas have been assigned either according to looks or preference.

    Abbas shared that he and his friends watched the popular series during the first wave of COVID-19 and were impressed by the story and action which inspired them to “remake the series in Pashto language” with their own resources. The team behind the project also said that they wanted to show the “glorious history” of Muslims to Pashto-speaking people through this drama.

    Abbas said he and his friends collected their pocket money and made wooden swords, axes, shields as well as jackets with low-cost materials. They also made iron swords and leather jackets used in the original Turkish series.

    “I also work as a tailor after school so I know how to sew the jackets. Now we are such experts in making the dresses that we receive orders from different parts of the country,” said Abbas.

    The youngsters involved in the project are purely driven by their passion because all of them have day jobs – they are either students or shopkeepers. Most of their shoots take place on Friday since it’s their day off.

    Read more – ‘Raj Rani’: Sindhi channel introduces new show inspired by ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’

    “We collect money and arrange for good food including biryani or other dishes for the shooting day. So, we shoot the scenes and have fun,” says Abbas.

    According to Abbas, shooting for the drama is almost complete and only the post-processing and editing is left, which they will also do themselves despite offers from different editing companies.

    Meanwhile, the team said they will also make films on their own historical heroes if they were provided support and story ideas.

  • VIDEO: Turkish military band plays ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’s’ theme song at Pakistan Day celebrations

    VIDEO: Turkish military band plays ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’s’ theme song at Pakistan Day celebrations

    The Pakistan Day celebrations at Parade Avenue in Islamabad were a grand affair. The event which takes place on March 23 every year to mark Pakistan Resolution Day was rescheduled to March 25 due to bad weather conditions.

    While everything was taking place as per the norm, what caught everyone’s attention was the Turkish band’s performance of Diriliş: Ertuğrul’s theme song. As per Radio Pakistan, the Turkish military band also presented different tunes including Dil Dil Pakistan during the parade.

    To reaffirm the strong bond between Pakistan and Turkey, a Turkish fighter jet also presented a whole range of dazzling maneuvers.

    The Turkish band was holding three flags, white red and green.The white flag represented peace, red represented Ottoman Empire and the green represented Islam.

    Meanwhile, President Arif Alvi, who was the chief guest at the occasion, said: “Pakistan is laced with capabilities to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, categorically stating that any misadventure will receive a befitting response.

    The President added that Pakistan is a strong nuclear power and “apart from making progress in the socio-economic sectors, the country has achieved self-reliance in defence”. He also expressed satisfaction that Pakistan is also exporting its defence products.

    The floats of Ministry of Science and Technology and the front-line healthcare workers against Covid-19 were also part of the parade.

    Performers from Pakistan also participated in the parade. Ali Hamza from Noori the band and Young stunners were also performing.

    It is pertinent to mention here that the Prime Minister Imran Khan was unable to attend the parade because he had tested positive for coronavirus last week.

  • Ertuğrul’s Celal AL looks up to Quaid-e-Azam for inspiration

    Ertuğrul’s Celal AL looks up to Quaid-e-Azam for inspiration

    Celal AL who plays Abdul Rehman Alp in Diriliş: Ertuğrul is currently touring Pakistan as part of a Turkish delegation. So far, the actor and his team has been welcomed by Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed, had a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan and also enjoyed a delightful dinner in Islamabad. The dinner, which was hosted by The Legend of Maula Jutt producer Ammara Hikmat saw several Pakistani celebrities including Imran Abbas, Faisal Qureshi, Ahmad Ali Akhbar, Yasir Jaswal, Adnan and Humayun in attendance.

    Celal later also explored Islamabad, calling it a “very beautiful city”.

    Posting a picture of himself with Quaid-e-Azam’s portrait, the actor called the Founder of the Nation an inspiration.

    “One [of] the hero that I am inspired by. Faithful, True Muslim, Great Leader and Turkish Friend,” wrote AL in the caption. “May he rest in peace.”

    Celal AL also expressed his love for Pakistan by posting a picture of himself with the Pakistan’s flag while wearing the Turkish’s flag as a mask.

    In his caption the Turkish actor referred to Kashmir as a part of Pakistan.

    “Your elder brother has come with red crescent and star,” said Celal. “I brought greetings and prayers from Türkiye. Kashmir is Pakistan!”

    After having a great time in Islamabad, Celal AL’s next stop was Karachi, where he caught up with Feroze Khan.

    Earlier, the actor had also praised Feroze and invited him to visit Turkey. He also brought many gifts for the Pakistani actor.

  • Diriliş: Ertuğrul’s Ozman Sirgood has a special message for Feroze Khan

    Turkish Actor Ozman Sirgood, who plays the role of Ibn Arabi in the superhit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul has a special message for Feroze Khan.

    Thanking Feroze for sharing the words of Muslim scholar, poet and philosopher Ibn Arabi, Sirgood wrote: “Thank you, Feroze, for sharing these golden words from the great master Ibn Arabi.”

    “I heard you have left [the] show business in order to serve Islam. I believe there are many different ways to serve a higher cause,” he continued.

    The Turkish actor also offered to work with Feroze, saying: “Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, or if you would like to work on some projects together!⁠”

    Replying to Ozman’s post, Feroze commented: “Hey Ozman! Thank you. I have continued again to serve the higher cause.”

    “Would definitely connect,” he added. “Let’s do something together.”

    In March 2020, Khan had announced that he will be quitting the showbiz industry and “will only act and provide my services for the teaching of Islam.”

    Later, the actor said that he will not be quitting after his “Sheikh” Sultan Muhammad Ali ordered him not to quit the entertainment industry.

    “He believes the industry is a source of spreading the message from one place to another,” said Feroze.

    Meanwhile, Feroze’s latest project Khuda aur Mohabbat 3, in which he will be sharing the screen with Iqra Aziz, is all set to go on-air soon.

  • VIDEO: Engin Altan says ‘Lahore Lahore Hai’

    VIDEO: Engin Altan says ‘Lahore Lahore Hai’

    Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan arrived in Lahore on Thursday for a short visit “at the invitation of a private business company”.

    Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Friday, the star of Diriliş: Ertuğrul revealed that he had signed some new projects in Pakistan, adding that he was set to become the brand ambassador for a private textile company. He also said that this visit was the first of many more to come.

    Talking about the popularity of series in Pakistan, the Turkish actor said it was a “great pleasure” for him that Prime Minister Imran Khan praised the drama series and recommended his countrymen to watch it.

    “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Imran Khan for praising Diriliş: Ertuğrul,” said Engin at the press conference. “It was a big drama series based on an Islamic story.”

    Sharing details about how his visit is going, Engin said: “I know Pakistani people love me. I am also aware about the natural beauty of the country,” adding that he would love to visit the mountains the North.

    He also said that he enjoyed tasting Pakistani food and that it was “very delicious, but much too spicy”.

    When asked if he would consider working in Pakistani dramas, Engin responded: “Why not! I would love to work in a Pakistani drama or film, given the right opportunity. If the script is good then why not.”

    Engin also showed off his Urdu vocabulary by saying “Shukriya” and “Lahore, Lahore Hai“.

    Altan landed in Pakistan on Thursday upon the invitation of a business company Chaudhary Textiles with who he has reportedly signed a contract worth Rs 17 crores. Pictures of his visit have been going viral on social media.

    Photo Credits – Asad Bukhari

    Often described as the Turkish Game of Thrones, 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.

    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.

    Earlier in September, Cavit Çetin Güner, who plays Dogan Alp the series also visited Pakistan and spent a few days in Islamabad.

  • ‘Ertuğrul’ star Engin Altan Düzyatan arrives in Pakistan for a short visit

    ‘Ertuğrul’ star Engin Altan Düzyatan arrives in Pakistan for a short visit

    Engin Altan Düzyatan, who is popularly referred to as Ertuğrul after the role he plays in the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul arrived in Lahore on Thursday for a short visit.

    According to details, the actor is in Pakistan “at the invitation of a private business company”.

    https://twitter.com/PakTurkey/status/1336889821713870848?s=20

    Turkey’s Anadolu Agency reported that Engin will sign an agreement with Lahore-based Chaudhary group of industries as a brand ambassador.

    However, due to a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, he may not be able to meet his fans.

    Often described as the Turkish Game of Thrones, 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.

    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.

    In August, the Turkish actor met three terminally ill Pakistani children via video link. The event was arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi and was attended by the Turkish consul general and prominent Pakistani actors including Humayun Saeed and Ayesha Omar.

    Earlier in September, Cavit Çetin Güner, who plays Dogan Alp the series also visited Pakistan and spent a few days in Islamabad.

  • VIDEO: Hareem Shah ready to play Halime Sultan if Prime Minister Imran Khan plays Ertugrul

    VIDEO: Hareem Shah ready to play Halime Sultan if Prime Minister Imran Khan plays Ertugrul

    As ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ fever continues to grip Pakistan, TikTok celebrity Hareem Shah has made headlines for saying that she is ready to play the role of Halime Sultan — the wife of Ertuğrul — if Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan plays the lead of the hit Turkish series.

    “Turkish actor Esra Bilgiç performed so well in the drama. Her acting made me travel back in time to the era depicted in the series,” Shah said in an interview with vlogger Moin Zubair.

    READ: Pakistanis lose it over ‘un-Islamic’ Instagram of ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ star

    It wasn’t later that the internet celebrity expressed her desire to play the role of Halime Sultan, to which she was asked who would she want to play the lead role of Ertuğrul.

    “[Prime Minister] Imran Khan can be Ertuğrul,” Shah said.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmFg43_k1eg

    Turkish historic fiction series ‘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 to the point that PTV is now aiming to set a new record with the series.

    READ: Fans spot ‘Virat Kohli’, ‘Usman Shinwari’ in Ertuğrul

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

    The series set in pre-Ottoman era centres around the life of Ertuğrul, the father of Osman I.