Successful in Many Countries, 'GAME OF THRONES' Ottoman Empire Version, 'KURULUS OSMAN' Comes to Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - NET once again surprises its viewers by presenting the epic drama series KURULUS OSMAN in Indonesia. The drama series KURULUS OSMAN, often referred to by its fans as the Ottoman Kingdom's version of GAME OF THRONES, will be aired on NET starting from July 19, 2021, every day at 19:00 WIB.

This Turkish drama series tells a story full of conflicts, intrigues, and a touch of romance in the struggle of Osman, the figure behind the establishment of the Ottoman Turkish Dynasty.

In addition to being quite successful in Turkey, KURULUS OSMAN is also a popular drama series in Albania, Pakistan, Chevnya, Afghanistan, Algeria, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, and Britain.

"The drama series KURULUS OSMAN is one of the interesting series that provides inspiration about the extraordinary struggle and leadership of Osman amidst the difficult pressures faced by Osman and his followers. Not only does it present the story of the struggle to lay the foundation of a nation, but the story of KURULUS OSMAN is also colored by the romance of the struggle to achieve love through the patience and sincerity of a young person that cannot be achieved solely by relying on strength and courage," explained Yeni Anshar (Director of Programming at NET).

1. Bring Exciting Stories

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The drama series KURULUS OSMAN is part of the sequel to the Ertugrul story, which tells the story behind the formation of the Ottoman Empire. While in the Ertugrul sequel, Osman's childhood and adolescence are depicted, the drama series KURULUS OSMAN presents the story of Osman and Gunduz (his brother), who must accompany Dundar Bey (his uncle, Ertugrul's younger brother) in his temporary responsibility for the Kayi Tribe while Ertugrul carries out a mission in Konya.

The drama KURULUS OSMAN also presents the romance of Osman Bey's love story with Aygul Hatun, who is the beautiful daughter of his uncle Dundar Bey. However, Osman's interest is actually directed towards Bala Hatun, the daughter of a Sufi master, Sheikh Edebali. Sheikh Edebali has not approved Osman's interest in his daughter because he considers Osman not mature enough.

As a scholar, Sheikh Edebali reminds Osman of the importance of patience as a balance in his life while pursuing a struggle. The charm of Bala Hatun and the wisdom of Sheikh Edebali make Osman continue to strive to become a more balanced person in his life.

One time, Osman fell asleep with a holy book in his hand after being seriously injured in a battle. At that time, Osman dreamed of meeting Sheikh Edebali, who was actually in deep contemplation.

In his dream, Sheikh Edebali seemed to send a sign from his body to Osman, which then made Osman's chest seem to produce a tree with lush green branches and leaves that shaded the world. From above the tree, the Caucasus, Adas, Taurus, and Balkan mountains could be seen, while from the roots, the beautiful rivers Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, and Danube could be seen, bustling with ships engaged in trade. There is also a field full of harvest, mountains crowned with dense forests, and a city with golden domed buildings that echo the sound of the call to prayer.

The lush foliage seems to stretch like a sword blown by the wind towards the city of Constantinople. At that moment, Osman woke up with sweat and performed ablution. In his contemplation, Sheikh Edebali seemed to convey his trust to Osman to become a figure who is not only strong but also full of love, responsibility, and wisdom.

2. High-Rated Series

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During its airing in Turkey, the drama series KURULUS OSMAN has received positive responses from viewers with a high viewership rating record in its fourth weekend airing on ATV Turkey, reaching 14.46. KURULUS OSMAN is an epic series directed by Metin Gunay and written by Mehmet Bozdag.

The drama series KURULUS OSMAN is relatively new and has only been aired in Turkey since November 2019. The musical illustration of this epic drama series is the work of Alpay Goktekin, who passed away on May 5, 2020, and continued by Zeynep Alasya.

"In addition to presenting beautiful shooting locations in Turkey, there are many interesting inspirations conveyed through the dialogues in Kurulus Osman. Handsome and beautiful Euro-Asian faces also color more than 5000 character roles involved in this epic drama. Hopefully, the drama series KURULUS OSMAN can entertain and inspire NET viewers to continue to stay enthusiastic during the current pandemic," added Yeni Anshar (NET Programming Director).

3. Harvesting Awards

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The demand for the drama series Kurulus Osman is now becoming global. Besides Indonesia, this drama set against the backdrop of Ottoman history is also popular in Central Asia, South Africa, Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Caucasus. Kurulus Osman also received praise from the Queen of Malaysia, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who tweeted her enthusiasm for the drama as an interesting show that presents an extraordinary Islamic leadership story.

In Albania, KURULUS OSMAN has become the most-watched television show throughout 2020. The success of the airing of KURULUS OSMAN in Pakistan continues the enthusiasm for the presence of the previous drama series sequel, Ertugrul. Even in 2020, Federal Minister of Pakistan Fawad Chaudhry, along with his family, took the time to meet with actor Burak Zcivit, who played Osman. The enthusiasm for KURULUS OSMAN also successfully brought its cast members an invitation to visit the country of Chechnya from President Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.
A number of awards have also been received by KURULUS OSMAN.

The success of the drama series KURULUS OSMAN led to it winning the Golden Palm Awards 2020 for Best Television Series. The male lead actor Burak Ozcivit, who played Osman, also successfully received a nomination for the Turkish Youth Awards as Best Television Actor 2020. The same nominations were also received by Ozge Torer (as Bala Hatun) for Best Television Actress 2020, Aslihan Karalar (as Burcin Hatun) for Best Supporting Television Actress 2020, and Nuretting Sonmez (as Bamsy Bey) for Best Supporting Television Actor 2020.

In addition, Burak Zçivit also won two awards for his role as Osman Bey. He received the Best Actor award from International Venice TV, while he obtained the Best Male Actor award from Istanbul University. Ozge Törer also achieved success and received an award at the Crystal Globe Awards for her performance as the character Bala Hatun.

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