08.11.2026 11:54
Mehmet Günsür, who portrayed Şehzade Mustafa in the TV series Muhteşem Yüzyıl, recounted the behind-the-scenes story of the execution scene that became etched in memories years later. Speaking to Fatih Altaylı, the famous actor explained the impact the scene they had waited two years for left on him, and also described the crowd crush that occurred at Şehzade Mustafa's tomb after the episode aired.
Mehmet Günsür, who is etched in memories with the character of Şehzade Mustafa that he portrayed in the series Magnificent Century, recounted the behind the scenes of the execution scene that, years later, kept millions glued to their screens. The famous actor, who was a guest on Fatih Altaylı's program, explained the emotional impact the scene they had waited two years for left on him and the surprising development that occurred after the episode aired.
THEY WAITED FOR THAT SCENE FOR TWO YEARS
Mehmet Günsür, who brought the character of Şehzade Mustafa to life in the series Magnificent Century, which left its mark on an era, made statements about his unforgettable role on the Pazar Sohbeti program on Fatih Altaylı's YouTube channel. Touching on the execution scene of Şehzade Mustafa, one of the most talked-about moments of the series, Günsür explained that the character's historical end had been known from the beginning and that the entire team had prepared for this scene.
The famous actor emphasized the importance of the scene for both the actors and the audience with the words, "This was what not only I, but the entire team and all the viewers had been waiting for for two years."
"A FATHER KILLING HIS SON IS A VERY BIG EVENT"
Günsür, who portrayed Şehzade Mustafa for two years, stated that the bond he established with the character made the execution scene even more difficult. Stating that what happened was not merely a dramatic event, the actor used the expressions, "A father killing his son is a very big event."
Drawing attention to the emotional and philosophical weight carried by the scene, Günsür said that the feeling they experienced during filming was quite challenging. The actor recounted that portraying the death of the character he had brought to life for two years left a deep impact on him.
THE EPISODE AIRED, AND THERE WAS A CROWD AT HIS TOMB
During the conversation, Şehzade Mustafa's tomb in Bursa also came up. When Fatih Altaylı asked whether he had visited the tomb, Günsür explained that he had planned to go, but that this visit had not taken place.
According to what the famous actor recounted, on the day after the episode in which Şehzade Mustafa was killed aired, there was an intense influx of visitors to the tomb in Bursa. Günsür said that due to the crowd that formed, the tomb had to be closed.
After these words, Altaylı gave Günsür a humorous response, saying, "You contributed to Bursa tourism."