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Ertugrul's production team gives Reema a warm welcome in Turkey

Ertugrul's production team gives Reema a warm welcome in Turkey

Adnan Siddiqui, Humayun Saeed are also part of the visit, as the countries talk friendship and entertainment.
23 Feb, 2021

The series may be seven years old but Ertugrul fever in Pakistan is as fresh as ever, with local celebrities thriving off some amiable collaborations and fun-filled travels to Turkey as the two countries talk friendship and entertainment.

Ever since the historical series aired in Pakistan, many developed an interest in the Ottoman Empire, keen to explore Turkey in all its glory. The latest celebrity to venture on an excursion to Turkey is actor and producer Reema Khan, who is currently spending time with the team of Ertugrul in Istanbul.

"Received a very warm welcome from Mr Kemal Tekden and his Daughter Nurbanu (production team of Ertugural Ghazi) in Istanbul," she posted on Instagram.

Accompanying her are Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, with the trio spotted indulging in some tasty street food.

In an announcement some months ago, the duo had revealed that a cross-cultural collaboration was underway. Tekdin Films had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr Kashif Ansari of Ansari Films, and TRT Films, which would lead to a collective project based on the Khilafat Movement.

The pictures suggest that Reema is also attending some important meetings for the Pak-Turk collaborative series Lala Turki.

"Attended a very important meeting with Tekden Film in Istanbul," she had posted, followed by pictures of dinners with the two teams and a visit to the graveyard of Turk Lala Peshawari.

Previously, Ertugul star Engin Altan Duzayatan made his way to Pakistan, which has contributed towards his skyrocketing success, on the invitation of a private business. Following his visit, a Turkish delegation too made its way to Pakistan.

Siddiqui had shared glimpses of the wonderful evening on social media, posing alongside Mere Paas Tum Ho co-star Saeed — the duo having a fan-moment with guest actor Celal AL aka Abdur Rehman Alp.

Seems like the friends have reunited and are enjoying each other's company to the fullest. As for us, we're living vicariously through their social media posts and waiting to see what's coming next.

Comments

ABCD Feb 23, 2021 04:34pm
It is a truth and only a truth that CPEC and Ertugrul are two game changer entities which will change the fate of Pakistanis for ever. Ameen.
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Thinking Feb 23, 2021 04:42pm
After India snub and UK zero response adnan is sticking to turkey
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Just Saying Feb 23, 2021 06:36pm
Turkish never thought they would get such fans. These so called Pakistani actors go so below a dignity line to cash on.
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well-wisher Feb 23, 2021 07:02pm
Keep the true friendship with bothers and sisters from Turkey.
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Mashaal Feb 23, 2021 08:09pm
Turkey is happy, they are earning more money from their tv series while Pakistani TV industry gets destroyed...
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Chrís Dăn Feb 23, 2021 10:51pm
@Just Saying the friendship is mutual. They are visiting Pakistan and Pakistani actors visiting Turkey. It s mutual.
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SecondPilot Feb 24, 2021 10:04am
@Chrís Dăn "It s mutual" Sorry Sir, it's not. It's forced, embarrassing and desperate.
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Rami Feb 24, 2021 10:23am
Turkish films and serials are watched all over the world , with reach beyond BW! BW is only limited to local Indian market and desi abroad! Learning skills, from turkey will help develop a better film and serials making industries in Pakistan !
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Mani Feb 24, 2021 11:08am
So good to see Pakistanis moving away from cheap Bollywood and towards better quality entertainment.
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Professional Anarchist Feb 24, 2021 11:25am
@Mashaal The "Saas Bahu" TV industry deserves to be destroyed. History shows us again and again that if you don't innovate in a business-centric environment, you will get put into the ground. The Turkish industry brought something new for viewers and they loved it.
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Professional Anarchist Feb 24, 2021 11:26am
@SecondPilot Their actors will visit Pakistan because they've realized that's where a large consumer market lies for them. Anyway, if you want to see "forced", check out Indian acting.
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Zak Feb 24, 2021 12:00pm
'Seems like the friends have reunited and are enjoying each other's company to the fullest.' Its natural as we have blood, cultural and historical affiliations. Infact, all of South Asia, including Indian union has proud Turkish links as all were ruled by Turks.
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Zak Feb 24, 2021 12:01pm
@Thinking After India snub and UK zero response adnan is sticking to turkey' India is now sidelined, no one wants to go that declining industry. Even British are going to Turkey for collaborations.
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Zak Feb 24, 2021 12:02pm
@Just Saying Turkish never thought they would get such fans. These so called Pakistani actors go so below a dignity line to cash on.' Smacks of jealousy, India is isolated.
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Zak Feb 24, 2021 12:14pm
@ABCD It is a truth and only a truth that CPEC and Ertugrul are two game changer entities which will change the fate of Pakistanis for ever. Ameen.' In a way you are right. The future lies to the North and West, East is a dead duck.
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Zak Feb 24, 2021 12:16pm
@Mashaal Rubbish. Pakistanis identified with Turk culture and history very similar to ours. Now collaboration will raise the industry as a whole.
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Zak Feb 24, 2021 12:17pm
@Rami All of India should be made to watch Ertugrul, specially Modi.
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zahid iqbal Feb 24, 2021 04:54pm
pak / turk gardash
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