
Mahsun Kırmızıgül (born 26 March 1969) is a Turkish singer, songwriter, composer, actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Born Abdullah Bazencir, he became one of the major stars of Turkish arabesque and pop-arabesque music during the 1990s before establishing a major career in cinema. Some highlights of his career include: Music: Released successful albums including Alem Buysa (1993) and numerous subsequent albums that helped establish his distinctive pop-arabesque style. Songs such as "Kardeşlik Türküsü" and "Yıkılmadım" became closely associated with his musical career. His albums reportedly achieved approximately 16 million sales over an 11-year period. Acting: Appeared in films including Beyaz Melek and Mucize 2: Aşk, often combining his acting and musical talents in his film projects. Filmmaking: Wrote, directed, produced, and acted in films including Beyaz Melek, Güneşi Gördüm, New York'ta Beş Minare, Mucize, and Mucize 2: Aşk. His films have dealt with social issues and reached large audiences in Turkey and abroad. Return to Music: After taking an extended break from recording to concentrate on cinema, he returned to music with the 17-track album Hoş Geldin in 2022. He has continued releasing new music, including singles in 2024–2026.