Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan often speaks fondly about Pakistan, and in a recent interview, he shared some interesting and funny moments from his visit to the country.

Düzyatan is famously known for playing the role of Ertugrul in the Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul in Pakistan after the drama was dubbed in Urdu and aired on PTV in 2020. The show gained massive popularity not only in Pakistan but also in India and Bangladesh. 

In his recent interview, he shared, “My visit to Pakistan was truly amazing," noting that "Pakistani people love the Ertugrul series."

He recalled his visit to Pakistan during the coronavirus pandemic. "I once visited Karachi during COVID. Interestingly, no one in Pakistan seemed to believe in the virus. They kept saying it was a lie and that no one dies of it. And, surprisingly, no one was dying there."

The Turkish actor also shared a fan encounter. "I had just arrived in Pakistan and was unpacking my luggage in my room when suddenly a bunch of people walked in. I said, ‘This is my room,’ but they replied, ‘Yeah, yeah, come, come, we’re here for pictures,’ without any regard for social distancing. It was crazy!”

He also shared an incident when he was surrounded by a wave of fans. “Later, I visited a famous mosque and was meeting with the Imam when, all of a sudden, the mosque got flooded with people. Around 4,000 to 5,000 people rushed in. There was no security, and the crowd became so overwhelming that the national guards had to step in and rescue me. I was shocked, but to be honest, it was an amazing experience.”