Zeki Müren

Acting

Zeki Müren

Born December 6, 1931 · Bursa, Turkey

Died September 24, 1996 · aged 64

No biography available.

Known For

The Golden CageThe Golden Cage · 1958
The Golden Cage
8.51958
MovieRomanceDrama
A love story between a chauffeur, a poor girl and a very rich woman.
A Song to Long ForA Song to Long For · 1953
A Song to Long For
5.21953
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a teenager who becomes a famous singer with the help of a woman.
The ClerkThe Clerk · 1968
The Clerk
10.01968
MovieDramaComedy
Set during the Ottoman era, the film tells the story of a young clerk living in Üsküdar with his mother. Well educated and polite, he is known by everyone simply as “Katip.” Despite graduating at the top of his class, Katip is unable to secure a government position due to the lack of political connections. Passionate about music since childhood, his beautiful singing voice captivates the women of his neighborhood, though his heart belongs only to his neighbor, Nazlı. One day, Katip’s singing earns him sudden fame that reaches the palace itself. Praised by the court, he is finally granted a clerical post in the ministry. However, when he rushes to share the good news with Nazlı, he discovers that her family has been exiled by order of the sultan. Unable to reunite with his beloved, Katip continues his rise through the ranks of public service—until one day he is summoned back to the palace, where fate awaits him once more.
The Wedding NightThe Wedding Night · 1966
The Wedding Night
9.01966
MovieRomance
A woman trying to take revenge on her husband who left her.
Hindistan CeviziHindistan Cevizi · 1967
Hindistan Cevizi
8.31967
Movie
The GardenerThe Gardener · 1963
The Gardener
6.51963
MovieComedyDrama
The film revolves around the story of a man named Ali who makes a living selling home-grown vegetables and his family. Ali’s parents have passed away. He lives with his grandfather Tahir and his brother Cemil. Tales of Ali’s womanizing stories are the talk of the town as he impresses girls with his smooth voice. Ali forgets all the other girls when he falls in love at first sight with Cemil’s teacher Gülsen. But Ali will misinterpret Gülsen’s feelings and get very disappointed. (İbrahim Veli Sözer)
Son BesteSon Beste · 1955
Son Beste
8.51955
MovieRomanceDrama
Zeki, a poor musician, is forced to sell his oud. At that moment, he meets a woman named Nermin who works in the shop. With the help of his teacher, Zeki finds a job in a saz ensemble. With Nermin's help, he joins the night. However, a pasha's daughter named Semra causes Zeki to leave the saz ensemble. When he returns, Zeki finds solace in Nermin and falls in love with her.
İnleyen Nağmelerİnleyen Nağmeler · 1969
İnleyen Nağmeler
7.51969
MovieDramaRomance
At the beginning of movie, famous songster Zeki's lover dies of terminal illness. Then, Zeki locks himself into his mansion near the sea. He refuses to see anyone, and refuses any concert or performance offers. Her late lover willed him to get in love again. Reading Zeki's situation on newspaper, a fan of Zeki wants to help him. She tries get closer with him and her efforts sparks a love between.

Filmography

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The ClerkThe Clerk · 1968
The Clerk
10.01968
MovieDramaComedy
Set during the Ottoman era, the film tells the story of a young clerk living in Üsküdar with his mother. Well educated and polite, he is known by everyone simply as “Katip.” Despite graduating at the top of his class, Katip is unable to secure a government position due to the lack of political connections. Passionate about music since childhood, his beautiful singing voice captivates the women of his neighborhood, though his heart belongs only to his neighbor, Nazlı. One day, Katip’s singing earns him sudden fame that reaches the palace itself. Praised by the court, he is finally granted a clerical post in the ministry. However, when he rushes to share the good news with Nazlı, he discovers that her family has been exiled by order of the sultan. Unable to reunite with his beloved, Katip continues his rise through the ranks of public service—until one day he is summoned back to the palace, where fate awaits him once more.

Music

Beklenen ŞarkıBeklenen Şarkı · 1971
Beklenen Şarkı
5.01971
MovieDramaRomance
Gül is a young girl who works as a cleaner at the conservatory. She secretly cares for the students at the school. Meral, the daughter of a wealthy family, is a student at the school and is engaged to a young man named Selim. However, Meral's conceited, snobbish, and spoiled behavior bothers Selim and causes him to not want to marry her. One day, when no one is in the classroom, Gül plays the piano and sings. Selim, who has come to pick up Meral from school, thinks that Gül, whose voice he likes very much, is a student at the school. He meets her and invites her to his birthday party. Gül accepts the invitation, but Meral reveals that she is a cleaner. Gül is embarrassed. However, Selim is very fond of her, and their relationship progresses. Selim's father is on the verge of bankruptcy. His only salvation is his son's marriage to Meral, and Selim reluctantly agrees.

Music

Aşk HırsızıAşk Hırsızı · 1961
Aşk Hırsızı
9.01961
MovieRomanceDrama
Zeki is a poor young man who struggles to care for his sick mother. He works constantly to buy his mother's medicine. His gambling-addicted and alcoholic brother, however, does not help him at all. His brother spends the money Zeki earned by selling his grocery store with his friends. Meanwhile, a wealthy family buys the mansion in their neighborhood. The father of the new family thinks that his daughter Leyla, who does not talk to anyone, is ill. He does everything he can to make Leyla happy. Upon learning of this situation, Zeki's brother and friends devise a plan to take the family's money. According to the plan, they decide to marry Zeki to Leyla. Zeki, who acts like a wealthy businessman, and Leyla grow close quickly. However, Zeki’s secret—that he fell in love with Leyla while trying to help his mother—will eventually come to light.

Musician