Samar ziyagil biography

years on, 'Aşk-ı Memnu' reigns: How has it enamored audiences?

It has been 13 years since the "Aşk-ı Memnu" series, which stirred up storms in Turkish television between and , captivated fans by airing its final, tragic episode. Even after more a decade, the re-run broadcast every summer still surpasses the viewership ratings of current shows.

Now, the series is being adapted into a film with a new perspective, focusing on the protagonist, Bihter, bearing the same name as the movie.

The groundbreaking made-for-TV production is already categorized as what we call a "cult classic." When it aired, everything from accessories worn in the series to clothing became iconic. Even those unfamiliar with the book the adaptation is based on became accustomed to it. It surely had its place in Turkish popular culture too.

So, what makes this work so indispensable, leading to the creation of numerous other works, and still relevant even 13 years later?

Uşaklıgil’s solid ground

In the Servet-i Fünun literary movement of Turkish literature, where Turkish literature took on a distinctly European nature in terms of mindset, themes and even techniques, Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil&#;s "Aşk-ı Memnu" is considered the first major Turkish novel. This literary movement coincided with the reign of Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II, and the publication date of the novel provides significant insights into the spirit of that era. Throughout the narrative, Uşaklıgil skillfully and realistically reflects everything he observed in his society. His profound exploration of gender roles, the inner worlds of characters, and the creation of "real" novel characters essentially elevate the work to a masterpiece on its own.

Although Uşaklıgil often employs dense language in his novels, which could potentially hinder readability, the plot is so compelling that it does not allow the barrier of language to detach you from the story. In fact, Uşaklıgil mentions this in the preface of the book. He emphasizes

KOPSES HANUM
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beloved adopted daughter of Khedive Ismail
laid to rest on the banks of the Bosphorous

researched by Samir W Raafat

THE HISTORIC A&#;IYAN CEMETERY - BEBEK, ISTANBUL


inscription: the Khedive of Egypt Ismail Pasha [died ] and his wife Djananyar Hanum [died ] mourn the passing away of Kopses Hanum who died on day 2 of (illegible month) H. [ AD]


"Ali" the caretaker of Asiyan cemetery

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having survived for more than a century the twin tombstones were summarily removed in April so as not to upset the recently laidout pathway


and stacked with a collection of other neglected tombstones and plaques

HOW TO FIND THE TOMB

For the curious historian wanting to visit this landmark tombstone at the beautiful A&#;IYAN (pronounced a-shi-yan) cemetery. It is located one level below the resting place of the four Imperial Ottoman princesses: Sabiha Sultan, Neslishah Sultan, Hanezadeh Sultan and Nejla-Hebatullah Sultan. It is also a few meters from the fictional tomb of Bihter (Samar) Ziyagil the maligned lover of Behlul (Mohanad) in the epic television series "Ashk Memnu" (Forbidden Love) starring Beren Saat and Kivanch Tatlitug.


Asiyan in then commonly referred to as Rumeli Hisar Cemetery

The story of Kopses Hanum could easily be the script for a romantic Turkish TV series. But in order to learn about her one needs to read Recollections of an Egyptian Princess authored by Miss Ellen Chennells, the English governess of Princess Zeyneb Ismail of Egypt. For almost five years, between , Chennels was in daily contact with her royal ward and the latter's surrogate sister, the Circassian child-slave Kopses.

Chennells uses the following words when describing Kopses:

"She was small in stature, but slim and agile as a young fawn. She excelled in everything that she attempted, and learned all that she was taught with ease and exactness; but it would have been a false kindness to cu

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    • Beren Saat

    Turkish actress (born )

    Beren Saat (Turkish pronunciation:[beˈɾænsaˈat]; born 26 February ) is a Turkish actress. Since the beginning of her career, she has received critical acclaim and numerous accolades for her acting. While studying at Başkent University, she participated in the acting competition Türkiye'nin Yıldızları and was discovered by Turkish director Tomris Giritlioğlu, launching her professional acting career.

    Beren Saat made her acting debut with a minor part in the television series Aşkımızda Ölüm Var (). She was then prepared by Tomris Giritlioğlu for her first major role in Aşka Sürgün (–). She starred as a feisty tomboy named Yasemin Ünsal in the ATV's political series Hatırla Sevgili (–) and came to international attention for her role as Bihter Yöreoğlu Ziyagil, an unfaithful wife, in the Kanal D's romantic series Aşk-ı Memnu (–), for which she received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, including two Golden Butterfly Awards. Her other major roles in television includes a rape victim, Fatmagül Ketenci Ilgaz, in the social drama Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? (–), and an avenger named Derin Çelik/Yağmur Özden in the drama series İntikam (–), a remake from the American television series Revenge. Her film career began with the drama film Güz Sancısı (), and continued with Gecenin Kanatları (), Rhino Season () and Benim Dünyam (). From to , she starred as the titular character in the historical drama series Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem, for which she was said to be receiving ₺90, per episode. Between and , Saat had the leading role on the Netflix original series The Gift.

    Saat was the highest-paid actress in Turkey from to She has participated in several movies as a voice actor. She was named Actress of the Year in the " Damgasını Vuranlar" list published by Radikal newspaper. In addition to her acting career, Saat is noted for her charitable

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    • Aşk-ı Memnu ( TV series)

    Turkish television series

    Aşk-ı Memnu (Ottoman Turkish for "the forbidden love") is a Turkish romantic drama television series which originally broadcast on Kanal D from to It is an adaptation of Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil's novel Aşk-ı Memnu set in contemporary Istanbul instead of the novel's late 19th-century setting. It starring With the ensemble cast including Beren Saat, Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Selçuk Yöntem, Hazal Kaya, and Nebahat Çehre.

    Synopsis

    Adnan Ziyagil, a rich Istanbul businessman lives an idyllic life in his mansion on the shore of Istanbul's Bosporusstrait with his two children: teenage daughter Nihal and eleven-year-old son Bülent, his orphaned younger relative Behlül, and various house staff. Behlül, son of Adnan's cousin, moved in after his parents died in a car accident when he was young. He is in his 20s and a charming playboy as the series starts. Deniz de Courton is the children's tutor and has been living in the household long before the death of Adnan's wife. Deniz is of both Turkish and French heritage and is known to the entire household as "Mademoiselle". She was "entrusted" with the children by Adnan's deceased wife on her deathbed.

    A wealthy widower, Adnan attracts the attention of Firdevs Yöreoğlu, who has two daughters and has recently lost her husband. Peyker Yöreoğlu (Firdevs's eldest daughter) dated Behlül but marries Nihat Önal, son of another wealthy Istanbul family as the story begins. At their wedding, Adnan and , Bihter Yöreoğlu (Firdevs's younger daughter) bond over the loss of their loved ones. Adnan falls in love with the much younger and beautiful Bihter. He proposes to her and she agrees to marry him even though she knows that her mother fancies Adnan. There is no love lost between mother and daughter as Bihter blames her mother for her father's death after she cheated on him with another man. Firdevs is also not a favorite of Nihat's father, the rich but cunning businessma

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