It has been 8 months since the Urdu-dubbed version of the first episode of Diriliş: Ertuğrul aired in Pakistan. 8 months and we are still witnessing the indelible mark this historical show left on the Pakistani audience. Within just two months, 58 million had viewed the episode in the country. Now, the number climbed higher at 89 million views on YouTube. Fans and enthusiasts now believe that perhaps it is time we consider which Pakistani drama could garner the same attention in Turkey.
The usual saas/bahu fights and extramarital affairs showcased in dramas has led us nowhere. There are some shows, however, that really stood out the past year. It was the web-series Churails that opened up an entirely new conversation on what the productions could look like in the country. But could shows like this also work for our brothers in Turkey?
A Twitter user started a debate through one of his Tweets. He wrote:
It’s only fair now if Turkish state television airs Ehd-E-Wafa and Erdogan meets with all the cast. Otherwise this iron brotherhood isn’t real.
Take a look at his original Tweet here:
It’s only fair now if Turkish state television airs Ehd-E-Wafa and Erdogan meets with all the cast. Otherwise this iron brotherhood isn’t real.
— Twitt.Arhum (@arhuml92) January 14, 2021
His Tweet garnered a lot of attention, and had Pakistani drama fans listing their favorites. But not all of them were fond of his idea – some netizens believe Pakistan is yet to make a show that could do well worldwide. Others also pointed out the possibility that the two countries might collaborate for an upcoming television show.
But you will have to take a look at these reactions to know what we are talking about:
Public Reacts
Of course a more natural reaction to this Tweet would be something like ‘NOWAY!’. But to our surprise, most of the Netizens were all for the idea. Let’s take a look:
Alpha Bravo Charlie?
Turkey should air Alpha Bravo Charlie on their official TV. https://t.co/vq5U2jF4xn
— The Wide Side (@TheWideSide) January 15, 2021
Waisey, Turkish dubbed Alpha Bravo Charlie would get lots of traction. https://t.co/nYP8BTRzD6
— gal galoch (@antifatwa) January 14, 2021
This Pakistani drama might do well in Turkey
We should make them air Bulbulay. Gotta match the episode count
— g h a u r a (@ghauraghaura) January 14, 2021
Only fans of the show will get this next Tweet:
Ye jo match karni hai, wo episode count hai?
— H™ (@MahatmaaGanji) January 14, 2021
MPTH
What about Meray pass tum ho?
We tolerated their soap operas (Ishq e Mammoon, Fatima Gul) way before Ertugrul.— istereotypical (@istereotypical) January 14, 2021
Dastaan
@NidaMubasher Dastaan!?🤔
— 𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓵 🇵🇸🍉 (@mishelahmed) January 15, 2021
Kaaf Kangna
I recommend Kaaf Kangna. https://t.co/OtSzGXW791
— Saman Tariq (@stariq88) January 15, 2021
All of them?
There is a huge collection of Dramas including, Alif, Dunk, Mushk, Alif Allah or insaan, yaqeen ka safar, Zindagi gulzar hai, Man mayal, Humsafar, Mere paas tum ho, Sher e zaat etc etc….. I hope they will broadcast these dramas 🙏🇹🇷🇵🇰
— Zara🇵🇰 (@itsZaranotZarah) January 15, 2021
Now, for the Tweets that are against this whole notion of a Pakistani drama airing in Turkey:
NEVER EVER!
Never never ever.
Though Turks too going going through identity crisis but our obsession has no parallel. https://t.co/Qm5BqV2DKm— Shahid Rehan (@SShahidrehan) January 15, 2021
The reciprocation will only be fair if our drama or for that matter film industry has churned out any similar worthwhile production which has similar global following. Till then, no need to whine.
— Ahson Tariq (@AhsonTariq) January 15, 2021
Sorry not sorry…
Ehd e Wafa was such a shit drama sorri not sorri https://t.co/41FFuzqNV4
— esha (@escentrixa) January 15, 2021
Conditional brotherhood? No, please!
https://twitter.com/AlphaStance/status/1349976535340638208
We just want the visa, man!
I just want them to issue via on arrival on Pakistani passport
— Mona khan (@MemoonaRasheed2) January 15, 2021
I want them to give citizenship easily to Pakistanis.
— Asif Mehmood (@AhDi_1280) January 15, 2021
Good news for those in support of Pak-Turk collabs!
https://twitter.com/Zakr1a/status/1349768853526630401
They are collaborating for a historical series. It will be released in 2023. If we survive till 2023 then In Sha Allahul adhīdh ll definitely watch it. pic.twitter.com/cc781SvHqM
— Sayyid Hāshim al-Hussaini (@HussainiSayyid) January 14, 2021
https://twitter.com/znb91/status/1349779973041774594
We don’t see the Turkish President asking for Pakistani dramas…
https://twitter.com/xa_PAKHTOON_yam/status/1350002438414209024
Well, there you have it- a list of Pakistani television series that could, potentially, do well in Turkey. Which Pakistani drama would you add to these suggestions? Let us know in the comments section.
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