Nilgün Atılgan

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Nilgün Atılgan

Ayşe Nilgün Atılgan is a Turkish actress and singer who took part in both Yeşilçam films and the light music scene in the 1970s. He was born in Istanbul on October 7, 1954, and died in Antalya on December 12, 2012.

He studied at the ballet department of Ankara State Conservatory. In 1972, he started acting in photo novels and on the big screen. In his short film career, he appeared in films such as "Rebel Youth", "Arap Abdo", "Bir Demet Menekşe", "Pir Sultan Abdal" and "Enayi".

During the same period, he also turned to music. In 1973, she was chosen as the most promising female singer of the year by the readers of Hey magazine. He gained real recognition with the song "Czech Boatman's Oars"; In the mid-1970s, he recorded 45s for various record companies and performed on the casino stages of Istanbul. His artistic life was largely limited to the 1970s.

He died at the age of 58 after being hit by a taxi while crossing the road in Antalya on December 12, 2012. He was buried in Ihlamurkuyu Cemetery in Ümraniye, Istanbul.

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