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Humayun Saeed denies rumours of making a Dirilis Ertugrul remake

Humayun Saeed denies rumours of making a Dirilis Ertugrul remake

But he's working on a historical serial that he hopes will be Pakistan's grandest drama.
Updated 15 May, 2020

With the popularity of Dirilus Ertugrul, we wouldn't be surprised if Pakistan's entertainment industry felt inspired to create something similar.

Perhaps that's why when rumours started floating about that Humayun Saeed is working on a Pakistani adaptation, many weren't surprised. Although judging by the reactions, most weren't pleased either.

But were the rumours true? Team Images got in touch with Humayun Saeed who clarified, "No, we are not making a remake of Ertugrul."

However, the actor did share that he had seen the drama around two years ago and had thought about making a historical drama. With the drama airing on PTV and becoming an instant hit, he became sure and is now working on the serial.

According to Saeed, Khalil ur Rehman Qamar will write the script while he will produce it along with ARY's Salman Iqbal.

As the project is in it's early stage, nothing else has been finalised. However, Humayun hopes this will be Pakistan's grandest drama.

Comments

SayNoToPlastics May 14, 2020 12:59pm
Great! hopefully this epic dramas will help restore the pride and self-confidence that was obliterated by the vicious British rule.
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Ahsan Gul May 14, 2020 01:48pm
Saeed is a marginal actor and wants to stay in limelight. So, let him remark!
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Miss Khi May 14, 2020 02:21pm
Anything close to Ertugrul would be great.
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Asim May 14, 2020 02:22pm
To be honest, his productions are very low-quality whether that be films or TV series. He should rather train his production house in lighting, camera techniques, cinematography, editing, post, set designing and so on from Turkey or other countries. That would be a big favour to the industry and the country. I don't get it that Pakistani media people just want to earn but not learn or bring their production quality at par with the world. Tell me one Pakistani drama series that has considerably good production quality? Also, there are very few movies that has somewhat good production quality.
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Cris Dan May 14, 2020 02:31pm
Why these actors and writer do not try and create something original. Our culture. Our own culture which is more alive. Heer Ranjha- Sohni Maheenwal -and many other beautiful stories from our iwn soil.why not!!! Why not to have a serial on great poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz? Why not to write a play on life of poetess Perveen Shakir? Why not to write a play about Sadiquin- the greatest khatat of sub continent ? Why not to have serial on honor killing incidents from true life? Why these writers wish to live in past. Why not to look forward and start making our own social and intellectual history?
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Cris Dan May 14, 2020 02:54pm
How about a serial on Assad Ullah Khan Ghalib? How about a serial about East Pakistan fall for new generation guidence?
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Sane One May 14, 2020 03:24pm
If he or Adnan Siddiqui does not work in that drama then it is ok. People are going crazy over Turksih drama but they have forgotten that almost 40 years ago Aakhri Chattan and likes were made by PTV with old technology and few resources and those were as good but of course imported ones endorsed by celebrities sell.
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Chrís Dăn May 14, 2020 04:21pm
The country has her own culture and own history. Why borrow?
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Chrís Dăn May 14, 2020 04:31pm
@Asim I agree.
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Irfan khan May 14, 2020 05:33pm
I requst to Humayun Saeed the time is now that we need to make their own dramas on our graet old legends like brave shah zafar. Etc
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Raheela May 14, 2020 11:52pm
Am really delighted to know that a historic drama is in the making,as our new generation is really out of the picture of our great history of mughal kings and how they ruled the subcontinent.Kudos to the team.my best wishes and really looking forward.all my prayers for your success.
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Felicia Abrams May 15, 2020 02:47am
By far, one of the Best historical and Biblical series Ever! I hope it continues somehow or a new series takes flight soon. There is such a need for spiritual, wholesome shows like this. Every key character is well captured and developed. Their strength, determination, love of family and tribe are amazing. Really love their unwavering Faith.
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Laila May 15, 2020 05:54am
The fact that he is continuing to work with Khalil ur Rehman despite his misogynistic and hateful tantrum and words, is enough for me to take a pass on this. Tum Mere Paas drama didn't exactly impress either. We have many talented writers who don't get a chance to shine.
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Texan May 15, 2020 12:29pm
Make movies about Delhi Sultanate and Mughals. Not many people know about Delhi Sultanate and heros like Qutb al-Din Aibak.
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Umar May 15, 2020 06:23pm
Ertugural has got to be by far the best historical series I've seen. I like how there was a lot of philosophy related to Islam's religion, the morals, knowledge and wisdom. It definitely has had a great impact on me about the way of life.
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Ehsan May 15, 2020 07:22pm
Why KURQ??
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M. Saeed May 15, 2020 10:32pm
@Asim You must see the drama serial, ABC. That is, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie. The Titanic of all Dramas.
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Pauline May 16, 2020 12:18am
Please tell me there is going to be a Ertugrul 6!!!! I watch it on Netflix and I am in the USA I love this show . I have learned so much!!
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