27.06.2026 11:24
The passing of Yeşilçam's unforgettable figure Kadir İnanır deeply shook Türkan Şoray, with whom he shared the same frame on the silver screen for years. From the legendary duo of Turkish cinema, etched in memories, remain films that have enthroned themselves in the hearts of millions, such as Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım, Dila Hanım, and Devlerin Aşkı. It was learned that Şoray, who received the devastating news by phone, experienced immense sorrow and had to cut her speech short after feeling faint.
The passing of Turkish cinema's master actor Kadir İnanır at the age of 77 deeply shook Türkan Şoray, with whom he created countless unforgettable films. It was learned that upon receiving the painful news via a phone call from her manager Bircan Silan, Şoray experienced great sorrow and could not continue the phone conversation due to feeling unwell.
HER MANAGER INFORMED VIA PHONE
According to Birsen Altuntaş's report, Türkan Şoray, who received the news of Kadir İnanır's death from her manager Bircan Silan, felt unwell as soon as she heard the news. It was stated that the master actor, experiencing great sorrow, could not complete the phone conversation due to the shock she endured.
SHE PUBLISHED A FAREWELL MESSAGE
The Sultan of Yeşilçam bid farewell to Kadir İnanır in the following hours with an emotional message shared on her social media account. In her message, Şoray addressed İnanır, whom she called "the man with the most beautiful smile," with these final words:
Dear Kadir;
While waiting hopefully for good health news day after day, unfortunately your painful news arrived, I didn't want to believe it…
You, the man who could fit a thousand meanings into a single glance, the most beautiful smiling man…
What moments we shared, what memories we accumulated during film shoots…
Your light in cinema will never fade.
As long as our cinema exists, you will always exist, and in the heart of Alyazmalı…"
THEY WERE YEŞİLÇAM'S MOST ADORED COUPLE
Türkan Şoray and Kadir İnanır were among the most unforgettable partners in Turkish cinema history. The duo, who etched themselves into the memories of millions with the characters they brought to life on the silver screen over the years, appeared together in front of the camera in a total of 10 films.
In particular, Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım, Dila Hanım, and Devlerin Aşkı were among the productions that left their mark on cinema history by the duo. Additionally, Bodrum Hakimi, Dönüş, Deprem, Yaşam Kavgası, Azap, Adsız Cengaver, and Gönderilmemiş Mektuplar, where they reunited years later, were also among the unforgettable films in which the duo starred together.
Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım, etched into memories with its line "What was love? Love was effort..." continues to be shown among Turkish cinema's most beloved love films despite the years that have passed.
THE LAST TIME ON THE SAME STAGE THREE YEARS AGO
The legendary duo of Yeşilçam last came together three years ago at the 30th anniversary events of the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival. The two master actors, who took the stage hand in hand, received a standing ovation for minutes, and the photo they took together backstage became the last image etched in memories.