Imran Khan once again praises ‘Dirilis: Ertugrul’
Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again praised Turkish historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, being aired on state-run television with Urdu dubbing, saying, “Ertugrul is also one of the most widely watched series, it doesn’t have any obscenity.”
The Prime Minister has reminded the nation about his initial thoughts on Turkish historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, being aired on state-run television with Urdu dubbing.
During an interview with a private TV, PM Imran Khan said, “I warned against copying the west and Bollywood alike but people said this is what the public wants to watch. Ertugrul is also one of the most widely watched series, it doesn’t have any obscenity.”
I warned against copying the West & Bollywood alike but people said this is what the public wants to watch. Etrugul is also 1 of the most widely watched series, it doesn’t have any obscenity.#PMIKatSamaa
— PTI (@PTIofficial) October 1, 2020
State-run television PTV is telecasting popular Turkish drama, dubbed as the ‘Turkish Game of Thrones’ by its fans worldwide, on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
In March, with the virus stifling television studios, Khan had issued special instructions to the broadcaster to air the series in a bid to boost Islamic culture and values among young people.
The five-season series tells the story of Ertugrul, the father of Osman I who founded the Ottoman Empire, which ruled parts of Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa for more than 600 years.
The drama series has smashed previous television records in Pakistan since it started airing on PTV.
Earlier Leading Turkish actress Esra Bilgic, who portrays the role of Halime Sultan in Dirilis: Ertugrul, has opened up about gender equality in the society.
Sharing a few pictures of women from Afghanistan and Sudan with hashtag gender equality in the Turkish language, the Ramo star posted the iconic quote of late US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. RBG,” Esra posted.
