'Dirilis: Ertugrul': Jibran Nasir feels Pakistanis are trying too hard to be Turks

And of course, fellow countrymen/women are not appreciating this reality check

It's been a while since many Pakistani celebrities have presented their hot takes on broadcasting Dirilis: Ertugrul on national television. While the likes of Bilal Ashraf supported the move, actors such as Shaan Shahid criticised the government for not promoting local content.

Now, politician Jibran Nasir has also shared his two cents on the matter.

Taking to Twitter, Nasir wrote, "We've many beautiful cultures in Pak but many still face an identity crisis which is also seen in our diaspora."

We've many beautiful cultures in Pak but many still face a identity crisis which is also seen in our diaspora. Being ourselves often causes "Goras" to confuse us as Indians due to our similarities so we mimicked Arabs tracing our roots to Bin Qasim. Now we're trying being Turks

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) May 10, 2020

He went on to add, "Being ourselves often causes "Goras" to confuse us as Indians due to our similarities, so we mimicked Arabs tracing our roots to Bin Qasim. Now we're trying being Turks."

Nasir's reservations didn't really go well with many. Twitterati responded to his thoughts with even more criticism and sarcasm.

A user shared, " You are right. Such seasons should not be aired. I fear soon millennials will be running horses on Shahrah-e-Faisal and Blue Area. Series like Money Heist should also be banned. Our banks are in danger."

You are right. Such seasons should not be aired. I fear soon Mellenials will be running horses on Shahrah-e-Faisal and Blue Area. Series like Money Heist should also be banned. Our banks are in danger. Aur jab se Breaking Bad dekha ha mera tu apna Meth bnanay ka dil kar raha.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) May 10, 2020

Another one added, "Guys we became white walkers watching Game of Thrones. Every show we watch is a portal and our identity changes soon as we step into it. Remember when Jibran was dancing at a mehndi? That was him after seeing Bollywood. He shed Jibran Nasir and became Akshay Khanna."

Guys we became white walkers watching Game of Thrones. Every show we watch is a portal and our identity changes soon as we step into it.
Remember when Jibran was dancing at a mehndi? That was him after seeing Bollywood. He shed Jibran Nasir and became Akshay Khanna. https://t.co/lZOLFONGhk

— Nadia (@novocainerush) May 10, 2020

"You will become a Turk if you watch Ertugrul but watching GOT and Money Heist will make you a true Pakistani," another user shared his thoughts.

You will become a Turk if you watch Ertugrul but watching GOT and Money Heist will make you a true Pakistani. https://t.co/YJXZ7DhLUa

— Tehseen Bajwa (@Tehseenbajwa924) May 10, 2020

"People can choose to be whatever they want. I thought you were all for freedom. The only insecure ones are the ones currently hyperventilating over a TV series being shown on PTV," said one Twitter user, adding, "We didn't become Lannisters by watching Game of Thrones. We won't become Turks by watching Ertugrul."

People can choose to be whatever they want. I thought you were all for freedom. The only insecure ones are the ones currently hyperventilating over a TV series being shown on PTV. We didn't become Lannisters by watching Game of Thrones. We won't become Turks by watching Ertugrul. https://t.co/bbysL6Bq3a

— Red on Red (@RavensLaire) May 10, 2020

One user went on to assert, "Has everyone gone insane? We have been watching British and American shows for decades. We were going crazy over GoT last year. Was that some Westerosi propaganda we had fallen for? Do you people pause brain function when it comes to anything related to Khan?"

Has everyone gone insane? We have been watching British and American shows for decades. We were going crazy over GoT last year. Was that some Westerosi propaganda we had fallen for?
Do you people pause brain function when it comes to anything related to Khan? https://t.co/z2dDD43psw

— Waqas (@worqas) May 10, 2020

One said, "Why can't we just be nice, kind, humane, adjusting, accepting, tolerant, honest? Why can't we just be?"

Why can't we just be nice, kind, humane, adjusting, accepting, tolerant, honest?

Why can't we just be? https://t.co/RfRwuIPYjj

— Sophia Ahmed (@sophiaahmed) May 11, 2020

And then there were few sarcastic responses.

so true I am so obsessed with brooklyn 99 that I left my gf because she didn't say toit when I said noice https://t.co/3QOGYakqbi

— Ali (@AliFChishty) May 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/Le_Sabre54/status/1259583470508089350

I used to watch "Shakalaka boom boom" when I was a kid. Does that mean I was trying to be an Indian back then? :( https://t.co/1mBSaMDWLd

— Ali (@Bhuut_) May 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/zainnadeemm/status/1259632019044216832

Few brought up an old video of Nasir grooving to an Indian song, Dilbar Dilbar, at comedian Faiza Saleem's mehendi with his now-fiancee, Mansha Pasha.

Yeah guyssss embrace your own culture https://t.co/6OqsnzGZCM pic.twitter.com/CcULJ6ZxM8

— NA-48 mandate stolen by 🥾 (@hashim_i) May 10, 2020

How can a person be culturally insecure who can dance really well on "dilber dilber"! https://t.co/H11xaC33cw

— Aayat Khan (@aayatkhn) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/dreamer8747/status/1259670448582856705

https://twitter.com/p4pakipower/status/1259615311034187778

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