Pakistani Ertugrul set to hit audiences
July 19, 2020 02:27 PM
A private Sindhi TV channel has released the teaser of their upcoming drama serial titled Raj Rani which is inspired by hit Turkish series ‘Ertugrul’.
In a 30-second teaser which has gone viral on social media platforms, we can see an intense sword battle in the background, with an ancient fort.
It is fascinating to see women being included in the sword wars, something rare on Pakistani television.
The Turkish historical TV drama Dirilis Ertugrul (Ertugrul's Resurrection) has been all the rage in Pakistan since the state broadcaster began airing a dubbed version in April.
The show's immense popularity has polarised opinion in Pakistan. Some feel it is a threat to local culture and promotes violence, while others applaud it for glorifying Muslim heroes.
This is not the first Turkish drama to have become popular in Pakistan. But what is different about Ertugrul - often described as the Muslim Game of Thrones - is that it's being promoted by Prime Minister Imran Khan, for reasons thought to be both personal and political.
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