{"id":262698,"date":"2020-05-19T09:27:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T04:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=262698"},"modified":"2020-05-19T09:27:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T04:27:48","slug":"ertugrul-ghazi-gets-record-breaking-200-million-views-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/ertugrul-ghazi-gets-record-breaking-200-million-views-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"Ertugrul Ghazi Gets A Record-Breaking 200 Million Views on YouTube!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Turkish television series <strong>Ertugrul Ghazi<\/strong> has taken Pakistan by storm. According to PTV, the drama has gotten over 200 million views in just 3 weeks on its YouTube channel so far!<\/p>\n<p>The epic drama series is still trending on YouTube Pakistan every day. Even the stars of the show like Esra (who plays Halima Hatun) is getting new followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-258680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ertugrul Ghazi\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-384x216.jpg 384w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-728x409.jpg 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-561x314.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-608x340.jpg 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-758x424.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-86x48.jpg 86w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ertugrul-Ghazi-1-171x96.jpg 171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In just 20 days, since the series debuted with Urdu dubbing on the airwaves, PTV\u2019s YouTube channel has registered an exponential rise in its viewership with nearly 3 million subscribers, shattering all previous records.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We&#39;ve now passed 200 million views in Urdu and getting close to 3 million subscribers! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Ertugrul?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ertugrul<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ErtugrulGhazi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ErtugrulGhazi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ErtugrulYouTubeRecord?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ErtugrulYouTubeRecord<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N1FdSCPXVi\">pic.twitter.com\/N1FdSCPXVi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Riyaad Minty (@Riy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Riy\/status\/1262359939969933314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With such towering popularity, the numbers are expected to climb more in the coming days. Like many other countries, Pakistan had enforced a countrywide lock-down in March, to stem the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The series has enjoyed a steady viewership as people keep indoors amidst the lockdown.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-261688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan.jpg\" alt=\"Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-384x216.jpg 384w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-728x409.jpg 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-561x315.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-608x342.jpg 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-758x426.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-85x48.jpg 85w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-and-imran-khan-171x96.jpg 171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/5-reasons-why-pakistanis-are-in-love-with-ertugrul-ghazi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Reasons Why Pakistanis Are in Love With Ertugrul Ghazi<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Millions of Pakistanis jumped to social media and warmly welcomed the Turkish historical epic. Even Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gave his approval of the series.<\/p>\n<p>The viewers continuously comment and share scenes of the series on Twitter. However, the debate and discussion about the show and its impact in Pakistan have been mixed. While a lot of people love it for the show\u2019s <strong>Game of Thrones <\/strong>style depiction of Muslim history and of course, the talented and beautiful actors portraying the roles; there are people who believe the show\u2019s popularity is hurting Pakistan\u2019s own showbiz industry. Actors such as Lollywood star Shaan have been against the idea of PTV promoting foreign shows on their network rather than work local projects.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-261862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk.png 775w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-192x144.png 192w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-384x288.png 384w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-90x67.png 90w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-561x421.png 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-364x273.png 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-608x456.png 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-758x568.png 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-64x48.png 64w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screenshot_2020-05-11-5-Reasons-Why-Ertugrul-Ghazi-Is-So-Popular-Reviewit-pk-128x96.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do you think of Ertugrul Ghazi? Should the show be featured on PTV over local projects? Share your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/reema-khan-backtracks-on-dirilis-ertugrul-comments-after-public-backlash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reema Khan Backtracks on Dirilis Ertugrul Comments After Public Backlash<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Turkish television series Ertugrul Ghazi has taken Pakistan by storm. According to PTV, the drama has gotten over 200 million views in just 3 weeks on its YouTube channel so far! The epic drama series is still trending on YouTube Pakistan every day. Even the stars of the show like Esra (who plays Halima Hatun) is getting new followers [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/ertugrul-ghazi-gets-record-breaking-200-million-views-on-youtube\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":236323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2494,1298,1612,2199,1291,1297],"tags":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-262698","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-art","8":"category-culture","9":"category-fashion","10":"category-featured","11":"category-social-media","12":"category-tv-movies-music"},"wps_subtitle":"PTV continues to capitalize on this success.","img_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-1-364x205.jpg",364,205,true],"medium":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-1-758x424.jpg",758,424,true],"full":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Dirilis-Ertugrul-1.jpg",1000,560,false]},"author_name":"Sher Alam","categories_name":["Art","Culture","Fashion &amp; Beauty","Featured","Social Media","TV &amp; Film"],"title_text":"Ertugrul Ghazi Gets A Record-Breaking 200 Million Views on YouTube!","related_stories":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?filter&per_page=4&categories=2494,1298,1612,2199,1291,1297&exclude=262698","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262698","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=262698"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262698\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/236323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=262698"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=262698"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=262698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}