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Choosing Esra Bilgic aka Halima Sultan as Brand Ambassador is an Abuse to Local Artists
Turkish actress Esra Belgic, who played the lead role in the Turkish drama serial Ertugrul Ghazi, has been appointed brand ambassador in Pakistan by various companies, which lead to a mixed trend among local artists.
Pakistan’s famous model and actress Zhalay Sarhadi has reacted strongly in this regard. During a program, she said that Esra Bilgic aka Halima Sultan is a great actress, no one criticizes her abilities. But Halima and the other actress who has been appointed as the brand ambassador here is a slap in our faces. Why are we borrowing outsiders and giving them jobs here? She further said that why people here are so afraid to create things themselves, why things cannot be created here?
It may be recalled that Esra Bilgic was first appointed as a brand ambassador by Pakistan Super League team Peshawar Zalmi, then by Q-Mobile and Pakistan’s largest mobile company Jazz, which was criticized by Pakistani artists. They said that giving work to foreign actors in the country is an abuse of local artists.
Fans are happy that Esra has become the brand ambassador of Q-Mobile, but on the other hand, the people of Pakistani showbiz are worried about this news.
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Many Pakistani artists have also raised their voices against this. In this regard, actor Yasir Hussain posted a story on Instagram in which he wrote, “Don’t you think that the ambassador for a Pakistani brand should also be Pakistani?” He further wrote that neither India nor Turkey but Pakistan Zindabad.
Yasir Hussain’s story was also supported by actress Aiman Khan and actress Minal Khan.
It should be noted that Qmobile is the only electronics company in Pakistan that manufactures smartphones locally.
Even before this, Yasir Hussain voluntarily took the meaning of Esra’s tweet and wrote, “First she took our work and now our boys?” While some other artists also expressed happiness on Esra’s tweet.
On the occasion of Independence Day, the President of Pakistan announced to give civil awards to 184 personalities who have rendered services to the country. On which actress Iffat Omar wrote on Twitter yesterday, without naming anyone, that in the 21st century it is only possible in Pakistan to give an award by the government to a person allegedly involved in sexual harassment.
Only in Pakistan an alleged Harraser gets an award backed by the Govt.Nowhere else in 21st cen. #PakistanZindabad
— Iffat Omar Official (@OmarIffat) August 16, 2020
She also used the hashtag “Long live Pakistan”. Iffat Omar did not specify in her tweet who she was talking about, but her tweet went viral on social media.
It should be noted that two years ago in 2018, singer Meesha Shafi had accused singer and actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, which led to a long legal battle between the two. Ali Zafar later claimed that Meesha Shafi could not prove her allegations, the court dismissed her case and thus Ali Zafar won the case.
According to social media users, the actress has said this about Ali Zafar. A large number of social media users came out in favor of Ali Zafar and criticized actress Iffat Omar for making allegations without any evidence. They are saying that if she has any evidence, she should present it in court.
@AliZafarsays …innocent until proven guilty…its with the courts. We cannot be the judge…..and if @itsmeeshashafi says 'i had forgiven and forgotten'..then how can you remember it again…after #MeToo movement starts…no one can act normally for 6 months with that person
— Fabulous with Fati (@Fatimazunni) August 17, 2020
Jab k vo case jhoota sabit ho chuka hy.. now there is no reason to post this..tohmat lgany sy bchain..
— Mariam Masood (@Mari_yummmmmm) August 17, 2020
میں نے سنا ہے علی ظفر کیس جیت گیا ہے اگر وہ جیت گیا یے تو اسکو ملوث ہونے کا کیسے کہا جا سکتا ہے؟؟؟
کیا ایک عورت کے کہنے پر ہی گناہگار مان لیا جائے؟؟؟
کیا عورت جھوٹ نہیں بول سکتی؟؟؟— Ali Hasnain Warraich (@PK_AliWarraich) August 18, 2020
Where is Misha Shafi these days ? Pakistan or Canada ?
— AK (@AtiqKhalidCh) August 17, 2020
First he was alleged but not proved guilty .and When a item girl and "mujra karne wali " can get award then he is much better than her… Don't get shocked .
— Yasir hussain (@Yasirhussain_r) August 17, 2020
Turkish actor Engin Altan, who played the lead role of an Islamic hero in the popular Turkish drama Ertugrul Ghazi that is based on Islamic conquests, has arrived in Pakistan today. During his stay in Pakistan, he will meet various political and social figures.
The visit of Engin Altan will further expand the cultural ties between Pakistan and Turkey, while in the future the two countries will have the opportunity to produce standard dramas and films with joint productions.
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This visit of the Turkish actor is also very important in the sense that at the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan, this drama based on the history of the struggle of the Ottoman Caliphate was aired on Pakistan Television with Urdu dubbing.
The play became very popular among the Pakistani audience and has been watched by millions of viewers. After which it was ranked among the most popular series of the world.
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Criticism against the Turkish drama ‘Ertugrul’ by some Pakistani Artists is Shameful, Zahid Ahmed
The series of statements in favor of or against the Turkish drama serial based on Islamic conquests is not new. Many Pakistani artists have made statements in favor of it, and in their view, similar Islamic and instructive stories should be worked on in Pakistan as well.
On the other hand, there are some actors who say that there should be a ban on broadcasting foreign content on state TV in Pakistan and according to such artists, their rights are being violated by introducing foreign actors and dramas. Zahid Ahmed, a well-known actor, replied to such artists and actors, and expressed his views during the Instagram live session.
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He said that he feels sorry that Pakistan, despite being a Muslim country, is not making such content. He openly accepted the success and popularity of ‘Ertugrul Ghazi’ in Pakistan.
The actor said that the argument made by some artists against the series was very embarrassing and useless. Artists have concerns about foreign content is being broadcast in Pakistan, which will cause problems for their jobs.
Zahid Ahmed said that if you are good at your job then you should not worry because your job will not go anywhere. We should be ashamed that we as a Muslim country are unable to produce such material.
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