Orhan Gencebay

Acting

Orhan Gencebay

Born August 4, 1944 · Samsun, Türkiye (age 82)

Orhan Gencebay, born Orhan Kencebay, is a Turkish musician, bağlama virtuoso, composer, singer, arranger, music producer, music director, and actor.

Known For

Leyla and MecnunLeyla and Mecnun · 1983
Leyla and Mecnun
★ 7.01983
MovieRomance
A fortune-teller reveals the Sultan that his daughter will get married to somebody poor, born on the same day with her. So, the Sultan gets all the baby boys born on the same day are killed and only Kadir is saved. Kadir and Leyla grow up together. Leyla wants to marry him but the Sultan refuses this idea. He orders Kadir to be killed, yet Kadir survives fatally wounded. Leyla finds Kadir's place where he is kept as a prisoner. As they escape they get caught. Leyla dies and Kadir who has lost her loved one goes to the desert with the image of Leyla alive in his heart.
Bıktım Hergün ÖlmektenBıktım Hergün Ölmekten · 1976
Bıktım Hergün Ölmekten
★ 9.01976
MovieDrama
The film tells the love story of two young people whose families are enemies due to a blood feud. Orhan is a worker in Germany. While visiting his family on vacation, he is tasked with taking revenge. Meral is a literature teacher. The two meet one day and fall in love. Discovering that they belong to enemy families marks the beginning of their struggle. Both are determined to protect their relationship and end the blood feud.
Sev GönlünceSev Gönlünce · 1990
Sev Gönlünce
1990
MovieDrama
Vazgeç GönlümVazgeç Gönlüm · 1980
Vazgeç Gönlüm
★ 5.01980
MovieDramaMusic
The film tells the story of a man whose life changes because of his brother's mistakes. Orhan is a car mechanic. Orhan, who wants to help his brother Hakan start a business, takes on a large amount of debt. Hakan, who wants to get rich quickly, ruins the business. As a result, Orhan goes to work outside the city to pay off the debt. Meanwhile, a relationship begins between Hakan and Pınar, whom Orhan loves but cannot confess his feelings to. When Orhan returns, even bigger problems await him that need to be resolved.
The WellThe Well · 1969
The Well
★ 6.41969
MovieDrama
Fatma is kidnapped several times by a wild man because she cannot be persuaded to marry. A third attempt at forced submission ends tragically for both, due to the young girl's fatal rebellion.
Kara GözlümKara Gözlüm · 1970
Kara Gözlüm
★ 6.81970
MovieComedyRomance
Azize, who sells fish with her father, is discovered by a bar owner with her beautiful voice. She becomes a famous singer in a short time with the anonymous compositions and even gets a movie offer from Hollywood. However, nothing goes as planned for Azize. She is forced to choose between her love and her dreams.
Bir Teselli VerBir Teselli Ver · 1971
Bir Teselli Ver
1971
MovieDramaMusic
Nermin is a factory owner's daughter whose car broke and Orhan, a poor factory worker who also writes music, fixed it.They fall in love with each other but her family does not allow this relationship.
Aşkı Ben Mi YarattımAşkı Ben Mi Yarattım · 1979
Aşkı Ben Mi Yarattım
★ 9.01979
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of a former convict who rises to fame. Orhan, who was imprisoned for murder, goes to Istanbul after serving his sentence. There, he spends some time looking for work. One night, he meets a prostitute named Mehtap at a nightclub. Mehtap swindles Orhan out of all his money. However, the two meet again some time later and grow closer. Meanwhile, Orhan begins to make a name for himself with his compositions. He achieves fame with his first record. However, his blood feud and the intrigues of the music industry continue to haunt him.

Filmography

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Dertler Benim OlsunDertler Benim Olsun · 1974
Dertler Benim Olsun
1974
MovieDramaRomance
The film is about a man taking revenge on another man who took the woman he loved away from him. Sebahattin and Ayşe, who love each other, live in the same neighborhood. However, while Ayşe is the daughter of a wealthy family, Sebahattin does not yet have a job. In order to get married, Sebahattin starts a business and begins working. Once his business is up and running, he asks Ayşe's father for her hand in marriage. However, Ayşe's father intends to marry her off to Atilla, the son of a wealthy family. Ayşe opposes her father's decision. She agrees with Sebahattin and decides to run away from home. Unfortunately, Atilla forces himself on Ayşe to prevent her from leaving. Ayşe is soon forced to marry Atilla. Sebahattin will seek revenge on Atilla for taking the woman he loves away from him.

Music

Hatasız Kul OlmazHatasız Kul Olmaz · 1977
Hatasız Kul Olmaz
★ 4.51977
MovieDramaRomance
The film tells the story of Cennet, who wants to escape her past, and Orhan Kaptan, who offers her a new life. After losing her husband, Cennet starts working in bars to care for her sick daughter. Orhan, who comes to the bar with his friends, happens to learn about Cennet's situation. He begins helping Cennet and her sick daughter. After some time, the two fall in love and decide to marry. Orhan moves to his village with Cennet. Hikmet, who loses his customers due to the business Orhan establishes in the village, tries to drive Orhan out of the village. However, all his attempts prove fruitless. Upon this, Hikmet, who knows Cennet's past, incites the villagers against them. As difficult days begin for Cennet, her daughter, and Orhan, the village imam, Akif Bey, will support them.