Pakistan, Turkey to co-produce series on Islamic hero Salahuddin Ayyubi
Turkish producer announces signing deal with Pakistan's Ansari Films to jointly produce TV series
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Pakistan and Turkey have announced plans to co-produce a TV series about the life of Salahuddin Ayyubi, a revered Muslim general popularly known in the West as Saladin.
A great warrior and founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty, Salahuddin, also known as Saladin is one of the most celebrated Muslim rules around the world.
Turkish producer Emre Konuk, owner of Akli Films, announces signing new deal with Pakistan s Ansari & Shah Films to jointly produce a TV series about the life of Salahuddin Ayyubi.
After the official announcement, Turkish producer Emre Konuk turned to his Twitter on Saturday dubbed the agreement prolific on a blessed Friday night. "A happy news on a blessed Friday night! Contract signed between Akli Films and Ansari&Shah Films about ‘Sultan Selahaddin Ayyubi’," Konuk tweeted.
— Emre KONUK (@emrekonukk) August 20, 2021
Adnan Siddiqui also took to his Instagram on Saturday and expressed his excitement for the upcoming project.
"Taking our commitment to strengthen ties with Turkey further, we embark on a new chapter of this friendship that, we hope, would lead to exchange of fabulous ideas and talent. It’s a win win for our industries and our audience who should look forward some good content coming their way," wrote the actor.
"Have collaborated with ….. to produce a magnum opus on the great warrior king, Salahuddin Ayyubi. Please partake in our happiness," he concluded.
The series, featuring actors from Turkey and Pakistan, will be shot in Turkey and is planned to have three seasons.
Konuk said he was happy to realise the project, despite being aware of the difficulty in portraying "this great person who left his mark in history and all over the world."
Saladin defeated the crusaders and recaptured Jerusalem in 1187.
