Diriliş: Ertuğrul star Engin Altan Düzyatan has renounced his agreement with Chaudhry Group of Industries, saying he no longer represents them as the brand ambassador. The Managing Director of the company is Mian Kashif Zameer, who had in January, claimed that Engin will be visiting Pakistan in three days.
In a statement, the Turkish actor said: “I, Engin Altan Düzyatan, would like to announce that I have renounced the agreement with the Pakistani company, Chaudhry Group of Industries as its brand ambassador.”
Engin added that he visited Pakistan to discuss and finalize the terms and conditions of the agreement, which both parties agreed on.
“Despite constant reports in the Pakistani media about this agreement, we adhered to terms and conditions of the agreement and agreed to wait for a month to and give time and opportunity to Chaudhry Group of Industries to clarify its position,” said Engin further. “However, we were deeply saddened by the lies and misinformation given to the media by the company’s MD, Kashif Zameer regarding the agreement.”
The statement further said that “Kashif Zameer has not fulfilled any of the conditions despite the period given under the agreement” adding, “we have unilaterally cancelled the agreement.”
The Turkish actor said that the company has not paid even half of the agreed amount.
“We no longer have any connection with Mian Kashif Zameer, Mohammad Ismail and their company Chaudhry Group of Industries,” stated Engin.
The statement further said: “Our visit to Pakistan has given us the opportunity to meet the loving people of Pakistan and see the beautiful country. We are determined to further develop Turkish-Pakistani relations and promote friendship and each other’s cultures.”
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Expressing his delight over the love he received in Pakistan, the Turkish actor said: “The deep interest shown by the people of Pakistan in the Turkish dramas has impressed me immensely, and I consider it an honour to again visit Pakistan soon.”
“I assure you that, InshAllah, I will soon visit Pakistan again with a new and right plan to embrace the people of Pakistan,” concluded Engin.
“Long live Pakistan-Turkey Friendship.”
In December 2020, Engin Altan visited Pakistan for a short visit and was hosted by Kashif Zameer. Later, it was reported that Zameer struck a deal of one million dollars with the Turkish actor but paid only half of it. Zameer, later trashed the rumours saying that Engin had assured him that the deal will not be disbanded.