Last Updated on 2 weeks ago by Vijay Kumar
Veteran Turkish actor Engin Çağlar, aged 85, has passed away following a traffic accident in Istanbul. According to reports, the incident took place in the Şişli district, where he was struck by a motorcycle while crossing the street.
He was rushed to hospital, but despite medical efforts, he could not be saved.
He worked as an actor
Born in Istanbul in 1940, Engin Çağlar rose to fame during the golden era of Turkish cinema—Yeşilçam—through his charismatic screen presence and leading man roles.
He starred in popular films such as Kınalı Yapıncak, Feride, and Kadın Değil Baş Belası.
He worked alongside major Turkish cinema names, including Türkan Şoray, Hülya Koçyiğit and Fatma Girik. His IMDb profile lists his birth date as 28 August 1940 and credits include films such as Yalnız Adam (1969) and Civan Ali (1970).
Contextually, his role in shaping the style of mid-20th-century Turkish film helps explain why his death strikes a chord with both older and newer generations of film-goers.
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