Yasir Hussain advises Pakistan to make its own historical series after 'Ertugrul' fame

Actor Yasir Hussain has advised state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) to make its own historical drama utilizing the expertise of Pakistani artists and technicians after Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul or Ertugrul Ghazi won the hearts of millions of Pakistani fans.

Taking to Instagram, the Baandi actor shared a story where he wrote “PTV should make a historic drama serial and utilize Pakistani artists, who pay taxes and also have expertise in their field besides the technicians. ”

He went on to say sarcastically that imported clothes and Turkish dramas will destroy the local industry.

Turkish drama series Ertuğrul has swept over Pakistan with its Urdu-dubbed version airing on small screens and its episodes are trending on YouTube every day.

The drama series started airing on the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan in Ramadan.