04.11.2026 07:01
Lale Ilgaz, who played the character Hasret, etched in memories with her curly hair and charming manner in the film Gülen Gözler, one of Yeşilçam's unforgettable productions, has once again become a subject of curiosity with her appearance years later. The change in Ilgaz, who achieved fame at a young age but later quit acting, once again brought the 49 years that have passed to light.
Among the legendary productions of Yeşilçam and gathering audiences in front of screens every time it is rebroadcast, the film Smiling Eyes maintains its place in memories with its unforgettable characters. In the film, starring masters such as Münir Özkul, Adile Naşit and Şener Şen, images of Lale Ilgaz, who played the family's youngest daughter Hasret, years later have attracted attention again.
SHE WAS ETCHED IN MEMORIES WITH HER CURLY HAIR
In the 1977 film Smiling Eyes, directed by Ertem Eğilmez, Lale Ilgaz appeared before the audience as Hasret, the youngest daughter of Yaşar Usta, brought to life by Münir Özkul, and Nezaket Hanım, played by Adile Naşit.
With her curly hair, quick-witted manner and cuteness, Ilgaz, one of the film's notable characters, became known to large audiences at a very young age.
SHE ACHIEVED FAME BUT QUIT ACTING
Lale Ilgaz, who began her acting journey with a commercial film, after her performance in Smiling Eyes also took a short role in the film Whoever Doesn't Beat His Daughter Beats His Knee the same year.
However, despite the recognition she gained at a young age, she did not continue her acting career. Moving away from the cinema world, Ilgaz chose to live a life away from cameras in the following years.
HER APPEARANCE 49 YEARS LATER SURPRISED
As exactly 49 years have passed since the release of Smiling Eyes, photos from Lale Ilgaz's adulthood were shared again. The change over the years of the former actress, who has a place in the audience's memory as little Hasret, drew attention.
Photos of Ilgaz, one of Yeşilçam's unforgettable child stars, had also been reflected in the press before. The images, which have attracted interest again, once again recalled the memorable scenes of Smiling Eyes.