10.12.2025 18:26
The legendary figure of Arabesque music, Orhan Gencebay, is having his life brought to the big screen. While preparations for the project are ongoing, a special search has been initiated for the actor who will portray the artist's youth in the film. Gencebay announced that he will play his current self in the movie.
The film project focusing on the life of the master of Arabesque music, Orhan Gencebay, has officially begun preparations. The production team is conducting a comprehensive search to find an actor who will portray the artist's youth.
SOMEONE WHO RESEMBLES ORHAN BABA
It has been learned that the production team is considering a name that not only possesses Gencebay's physical features but can also reflect the artist's musical stance. The selected actor is expected to undergo an intensive preparation process to work on Gencebay's youthful voice tone and mannerisms.
HE WILL PLAY HIS CURRENT SELF
In response to questions from the press at an event he attended, Orhan Gencebay drew attention by stating, "I will play my current self" if his life is adapted into a film.
LEAD ROLE IN 35 FILMS
In addition to his music career, Gencebay is also one of the master names in acting. Orhan Gencebay has played leading roles in 35 (31 cinema, 4 television) films to date and has served as a music director in nearly 90 films. With over 1000 compositions, Orhan Gencebay has performed around 300 of them himself. He stopped acting after the film "Utan," which was released in 1990.