TV SERIES · 1994–1995 · TURKEY
Gülşen Abi
- Created by
- Can Barslan
- Network
- TRT 1
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 115
- Studio
- STR Entertainment
16 archived facts 3 topics 2 sources Last reviewed Sep 2026
It can be considered a pioneer of absurd comedy on Turkish TV channels. It has a very original script and a warm atmosphere. It has a structure that is never tiring to watch, and it leaves behind a considerable legacy of subtle and high-quality jokes for future generations.
16 Interesting Facts About Gülşen Abi
Interesting Facts (12)
- #001
Gülşen Abi aired on TRT 1 between 1994 and 1996, ran for a total of 3 seasons and ended with its 115th episode.
- #002
Usually shot in a studio, Gülşen Abi is a situation comedy and carries sitcom characteristics.
- #003
The main character, the journalist Abidin, nicknamed Gülşen Abi, was inspired by the real-life Güzin Abla, who does the same job as the character in the series; the character was adapted for the series with the gender difference taken into account.
- #004
The screenplay of Gülşen Abi was written by Can Barslan and the directing was handled by Uğur Erkır.
- #005
Ozan Doğulu and Kenan Doğulu are credited in the music of Gülşen Abi.
- #006
Haluk Bilginer was in the cast of Gülşen Abi from episode 1 to episode 115 in the role of Abidin Özbidin (Gülşen Abi).
- #007
Gülşen Abi aired on TRT 1 between 1994 and 1996 and ran for a total of 3 seasons. Shot in a studio, the production is a situation comedy and carries sitcom characteristics.
- #008
The first episode of Gülşen Abi aired on 3 January 1994; the 50th episode aired on 26 December 1994 and the 100th episode on 29 January 1996. The production ended with its 115th episode.
- #009
Haluk Bilginer played the character Abidin and appeared in all 115 episodes of the series.
- #010
Ozan Doğulu and Kenan Doğulu worked together on the music of Gülşen Abi.
- #011
The cast of the production included actors such as Haluk Bilginer, Nilüfer Açıkalın, Selim Naşit Özcan, Leman Çıdamlı, Necdet Yakın, Olgun Şimşek and Yıldıray Şahinler.
- #012
The filming of the production was carried out by STR Entertainment.
Characters & Cast (3)
- #013
Nilüfer Açıkalın, one of the leads, last appeared in the 102nd episode, aired on 12 February 1996, and did not appear in the final 13 episodes of the series.
- #014
Among the guest cast, Halit Ergenç played Berkay in the 17th episode and Emre Altuğ played Feridun in the 8th episode.
- #015
Nilüfer Açıkalın, one of the leads, was last seen in the 102nd episode, aired on 12 February 1996, and did not appear in the final 13 episodes of the series.
Easter Eggs & References (1)
- #016
Names such as Halit Ergenç, Emre Altuğ and Osmantan Erkır appeared as guest actors in the series.
Sources & editorial notes
Reference databases
- Wikidata
- IMDb
Sources for the entries on this page
- Wikipedia Vikipedi (TR)
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