Get to Know Turgay Tanülkü: The Actor Behind Hızır Çelebi in Mehmed Sultan of Conquests
Hızır Çelebi, portrayed by Turgay Tanülkü in the TV series Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests, has captured the attention of viewers with his engaging performance. This historical drama on TRT 1 has brought together a talented cast including Fikret Kuşkan, Sinan Albayrak, Kenan Çoban, Savaş Özdemir, and Ali Nuri Türkoğlu.
Turgay Tanülkü, the actor behind the character of Hızır Çelebi, was born in Uşak on July 18, 1953. He graduated from Ankara State Conservatory with a degree in Theater in 1976 and has been actively involved in theater ever since. Tanülkü’s dedication to his craft is evident in his extensive experience, including attending drama courses in Leningrad and founding theater groups in various institutions.
In Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests, Hızır Çelebi is depicted as the first judge of the new capital appointed after the conquest of Istanbul. He is portrayed as a knowledgeable Ottoman scholar who was able to learn Arabic without traveling to Arab countries and continued the theological school of Fahreddin er-Râzî.
Turgay Tanülkü’s portrayal of Hızır Çelebi adds depth and intrigue to the character, bringing a sense of authenticity to the historical narrative portrayed in the series. As viewers follow the story of Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests, they are sure to be captivated by Tanülkü’s compelling performance as Hızır Çelebi.
