23.01.2025 12:00
The theater artist Nedim Saban came to the courthouse to give a statement regarding the investigation into Ayşe Barım. After providing his statement, Saban answered questions from reporters, saying, "I was called regarding the investigation of Ayşe Barım, but I talked more about issues related to the industry."
After the allegations of monopolization in the television sector, an investigation was launched against Ayşe Barım, the owner and manager of ID Consulting.
As part of the investigation, Serenay Sarıkaya and Mert Demir, whose names were mentioned in the allegations, were also called to testify as witnesses.
In the following days, the prosecutor's office called Deniz Işın to testify as a victim, but the famous actress stated that she had not experienced any victimization contrary to her social media posts and that she was not a complainant.
NEDIM SABAN ALSO TESTIFIED
As part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against Ayşe Barım, theater actor Nedim Saban also came to the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan to give his statement.
"THE ISSUE IS NOT JUST AYŞE BARIM"
After his statement, Saban answered questions from journalists, saying, "I was called regarding Ayşe Barım's investigation, but I talked more about the industry. Of course, it is the confidentiality of the esteemed prosecutor, that is, the confidentiality of the file. I was also asked about the tweet, but since I am sensitive about this issue, and because I am more sensitive about theater, I tweeted a lot. So, it's not just about this recent incident; I think the issue is not just Ayşe Barım, but more about the problems of this industry. Also, since I train students, I became even more unhappy when I saw the sadness and unhappiness of my students. That's why it's a topic I am sensitive about. Especially when it comes to theater, I am even more sensitive. I did not speak on the cinema and series industry because I do not know about it. I tried to express the things I thought for our actors to be happier, especially regarding what happens in theater," he said.
"BREAD IS IN AYŞE BARIM'S MOUTH"
Nedim Saban previously stated, "Bread is not in the lion's mouth, but in Ayşe Barım's mouth! I explain the monopolization to young people who want to enter the television market as much as I can. I tell them that they should not personalize the situation regarding their chances of acceptance, and that the job has nothing to do with talent or qualifications. However, what really worries me is that Ayşe Barım's group has recently started to salivate over theater as well. The art they belittled suddenly became valuable, and ticket prices skyrocketed. I will leave here what I have been openly saying for years so that the profession does not suffer," he said.