02.11.2026 19:40
Şevket Çoruh, known for the character Commissioner Mesut that he portrayed in the TV series Arka Sokaklar, revealed the name of the person who helped him during one of the hardest periods of his life. The famous actor, explaining that he experienced great financial difficulties while founding Baba Sahne, said that his master Müjdat Gezen even sold the paintings in his house to be able to support him. Çoruh, stating that he paid all the debts he had taken, moved people with his words, "I cannot repay my debt of loyalty to him."
Famous actor Şevket Çoruh recounted years later the financial difficulties he experienced while setting up his theater stage and the helping hand extended to him. The famous actor's statements about Müjdat Gezen revealed a striking example of friendship and loyalty in the art world.
HE REVEALED THE NAME HE BORROWED THE MOST MONEY FROM IN HIS LIFE Şevket Çoruh, one of the beloved actors of Turkish television, has a large fan base with the character Commissioner Mesut, whom he has brought to life in the TV series Arka Sokaklar for years. This time, the successful actor attracted attention with his statements about the financial difficulties he experienced in his private life rather than his career and the person who supported him. Çoruh, who stated that the person he borrowed the most money from in his life was the master artist Müjdat Gezen, recounted the difficulties he experienced during the founding process of Baba Sahne. The actor, noting that he frequently called Gezen during periods when he was financially squeezed, said that his master never turned him away. Çoruh emphasized that he paid all the debts he borrowed, but that it was impossible for him to forget the sacrifice Gezen showed him.
HE ASKED FOR HELP MANY TIMES FOR BABA SAHNE Şevket Çoruh recounted that he encountered serious financial problems while trying to realize his dream of founding his own theater. In particular, the economic difficulties he experienced during the construction of Baba Sahne forced the actor to seek support from those close to him. Çoruh, stating that he received the greatest support from Müjdat Gezen during this process, described what he went through with these words: “The person I borrowed the most money from in my life is Müjdat Gezen! I paid it all back, but there is no limit to the debt I borrowed. While building Baba Sahne, I would constantly call him. He would ask, 'My dear, how much do you need?' If I counted the 10 best things that have happened to me in my life, one of them is definitely Müjdat Gezen. The second is Savaş Dinçel, and the third is Mustafa Alabora. If Baba Sahne was able to open, Müjdat Gezen has a very large share in this. He is the man who knocked on our door and sent money when we could not pay the bank loans. We would ask, 'Teacher, you are not working, where do you find and send this money?' He was the man who said 'Never mind' and sold the paintings on the wall of his house. I cannot repay my debt of loyalty to him.”