Ertugrul Ghazi

Turkish Drama Series: Diriliş: Ertuğrul 

A drama series in Turkey known as Ertugrul Ghazi released on 10 December 2014 has just been introduced in Pakistan on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. This drama was gifted to PM Imran from the President of Turkey Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

This Drama series is based on the ancient history of Ottoman empire (Saltanat e Usamnia) How the empire was build and how did they came into power and about the life of Ertugrul father of Usman Ghazi (King of Ottoman empire).

In Pakistan this drama series got a huge following and a huge support from the people because of its fantastic display of Islamic history and Islamic culture of Turkey, The culture of Jihad is promoted heavily and the concept of Saltanat is being remembered again and letting the new generation know how strong were Muslims in the time of their rule.

Criticism on Ertugrul Ghazi!

Some of Pakistani media figures are heavily criticizing the Drama series because according to their point of view this series is undermining the Pakistani actors. Well they do have a point but the point is a reverse objection because we all know that the best quality wins no matter what if Pakistani industry feels insecure of the Turkish series is because they know they lack quality, No doubt Pakistan has a huge number of outclass record breaking Dramas that has been viewed in the entire globe and in spite of that Pakistani actors are feeling insecure which means that those who are quoting such statements do lack quality themselves.

These actors and actresses who are criticizing Ertugrul and other Turkish drama series should be asked why they never objected on Indian content coming to Pakistan? Why were Indian drama series aired in Pakistan? Why did Indian actresses and actors became the ambassadors of brands in Pakistan? Why does Hollywood content come to Pakistan and becomes no problem to them? Insecurities from Islamic content why? No Indian content was ever criticized! No Hollywood content was ever criticized!

Positive response from the industry of Pakistan towards Turk industry!

Some of Pakistan industry figures appreciated and encouraged the series on its extremely brilliant portrayal of Islamic history and they do feel that Pakistan and Turkey being the best allies should also become allies in media field as well and should work together and create such passionate and spiritual TV shows.

Conclusion?

In my opinion Ertugrul Ghazi is one of the best TV Shows ever because it has got a beautiful message that our new generation needs to know and watch instead of watching the fictional heroes of the west we should watch our own realistic heroes and should learn about their efforts they put in for Islam and the Muslims, How they conquered castles and how they struggled but didn't give up and always seek help from Allah SWT and not humans, How money should never be our first priority but loyalty and ethical pureness should be!

Ertugrul Ghazi gives us a huge bag of lessons to learn we just need to watch it as a show that reminds us of who we are and what we're here for!

Hamza Khan Durrani.