Over the years, the international viewership of Turkish content has increased rapidly. Their beautiful storylines, mesmeric acting performances, and actors who look just as good as they act on screen, several Turkish television serials made serious headways among Pakistani audiences. Admired as a piece of art, these Turkish television shows screened in Pakistan garnered critical praise and a revered audience base. Let’s have a look:-
Top Turkish Dramas of 2021
Meryem
‘Meryem’ is one of the Top Turkish Dramas which fetched crazy numbers of TRP and top viewership in Pakistan. The plot revolved around the protagonist ‘Meryem’ a victim of conspiracy and revenge also seeking love. Despite of the fact that historical Turkish dramas enjoy huge popularity in Pakistan, ‘Meryem’ airing on Express Entertainment was one of its kind. It was watched as a family entertainer. Another interesting factor was the title track sung by Pakistan’s emerging talent Annural Khalid was also an instant hit amongst the listeners.
Barbaroslar Akdeniz’in Kilic – Barbaros – Sword of the Mediterranean
Tipped as the great show that brought back the handsome EnginAltan (Ertugrul fame) turned out to be the quintessential Pakistani hit television show. Its intense and diverse characters represented victories of the Ottoman Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. The journey of how the four sailor brothers defended theirmotherland, won the heart of the viewers. It was an important breakthrough for stars like Hayreddin Barbarossa, Ishak, Ilyas, and Oruc Reis.
Kaderimin Oyunu – The Game of My Destiny
The Game of Destiny was another hit Turkish series of 2021. Akin Akinozu (Hercai fame) played ‘Cemal’ who gets married to young ‘Asiye’ and goes out of town to earn to eliminate their poor financial conditions. Meanwhile ‘Asiye’ dedicates her life to raising the children and acts as both mother and father. The twist in the narrative comes when she discovers that Cemal is married to a wealthy woman and has children as well. High dose of drama, emotions and some intense moments, this exclusive combo in (The Game of My Destiny) bewitched the viewers and made it a great watch.
Ada Masali – Be My Sunshine
The super romcom series Ada Masali (Be my Sunshine) got massive attention due to its exceptional premise. The story was fascinating to viewers not only because it was a romantic dizi, but its comic aspects amused the viewers to a great extent. Alp Navruz as ‘Poyraz’ and Ayca Aysin Turan as ‘Haziran’ belong to two different domains of life, fell in love. In the process, they found true friendship with each other and understood themselves better.
Dogdugun Ev Kaderindir – My Home My Destiny
Dogdugun Ev Kaderindir (My Home My Destiny) was based on a true story adapted from the novel, The Girl Behind The Glass. Helmed by three extremely talented actors Demet Özdemir(Zeyneb), Ibrahim Çelikkol (Mehdi), and Engin Öztürk (Baris), the drama revolves around Zeynep who is trying to be independent while enduring societal pressures and the twists and turns of life. With an amazing star cast and a gripping drama plot, the viewers savored every moment of the series with aplomb.
Cruel Istanbul – Zalim Istanbul
Zalim Istanbul kept the viewers on the edge throughout its run. The captivating story about the animosity between two siblings stars Sera Kutlubey (Cemre), Bahar Sahin (Ceren), OzanDolunay (Cenk), and Berker Güven (Nedim), showcases the starry chemistry between the actors. Each episode ended on a cliffhanger note boasting more twists and turns than the previous.
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