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Adile Naşit
Spouse | Ziya Keskiner (1950–1982) Cemal İnce (1983–1987) | ||||||||
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Date of birth | 1930-06-17 | ||||||||
Place of birth | Istanbul, Türkiye | ||||||||
Date of death | 1987-12-11 | ||||||||
Place of death | Istanbul, Türkiye | ||||||||
Child | Ahmet Keskiner (Death: 1966) | ||||||||
Notable roles | Hafize Ana (Hababam Sınıfı) Masalcı Teyze (Before Sleep) | ||||||||
Adile Naşit, Türk theatre and cinema is recognized as one of its significant figures. She was widely watched by audiences for her portrayals of motherly roles in the Yeşilçam era of cinema. Born on 17 June 1930 in Istanbul, Naşit began her acting career in theatre and later expanded into cinema. Her roles in theatre and film have secured her a place in the history of Turkish art. She passed away in Istanbul on 11 December 1987.
Adile Naşit’s real name was Adela Özcan. She was the daughter of Naşit Bey, a figure in Turkish theatre, and actress Amelya Hanım. Growing up in an environment deeply immersed in the arts strengthened Adile Naşit’s interest in a career in performance. After completing her primary and secondary education, at the age of 14 she joined the Şehir Theatre’s Children’s Theatre and began performing on stage. During this period, she absorbed influences from both traditional Turkish theatre and Western theatrical traditions, blending them to shape her acting career.
Adile Naşit’s theatre career began in 1944 when she joined the İstanbul Şehir Tiyatrosu. There, she performed with various ensembles, honing her acting skills. Her entry into cinema came in 1947 with the film Yara, directed by Seyfi Havaeri. In the 1950s, she worked with various theatre groups and gained recognition in cinema during the 1970s. Adile Naşit became widely known to audiences for her role as Hafize Ana in the Hababam Sınıfı series. In 1976, she won the “Best Actress” award at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for her performance in the film İşte Hayat.
In the program Uykudan Önce, Adile Naşit. (Source: TRT)
Adile Naşit’s career in theatre and cinema was defined especially by her portrayals of “mother” characters. She played motherly roles in numerous productions, most notably in the Hababam Sınıfı series, earning widespread recognition. In addition, during the 1980s she became beloved by children for her role as “Masalcı Teyze” in the TRT children’s program Uykudan Önce. This program contributed significantly to her popularity both on television and among children.
Bizim Aile Film Poster. (Source:
In 1950, Adile Naşit married theatre artist Ziya Keskiner, with whom she had one son, Ahmet. Tragically, her son died at the age of 16 due to a heart condition. This loss created a profound void in Adile Naşit’s life and made her more compassionate toward children. Her husband Ziya Keskiner passed away in 1982. In 1983, she married Cemal İnce in her second marriage. The death of her son Ahmet deeply influenced her approach to motherly roles in her artistic career.
In the 1980s, Adile Naşit was diagnosed with colon cancer and fought the illness for several years. She passed away in Istanbul on 11 December 1987. Her funeral was held on 13 December 1987 at the Şişli Mosque in Istanbul.
Naşit holds an important place in Turkish theatre and cinema. She is especially remembered for her portrayals of “mother” characters and appeared in numerous projects over many years. Her acting career spanned both stage and screen, and the works in which she performed left a lasting impression on Turkish audiences.
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Adile Naşit
Spouse | Ziya Keskiner (1950–1982) Cemal İnce (1983–1987) | ||||||||
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Date of birth | 1930-06-17 | ||||||||
Place of birth | Istanbul, Türkiye | ||||||||
Date of death | 1987-12-11 | ||||||||
Place of death | Istanbul, Türkiye | ||||||||
Child | Ahmet Keskiner (Death: 1966) | ||||||||
Notable roles | Hafize Ana (Hababam Sınıfı) Masalcı Teyze (Before Sleep) | ||||||||
Youth and Education
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