Togan Gökbakar

Turkish maverick of comedy, Togan Gökbakar, was born in 1976 in Istanbul, Turkey and has been actively making films since early 2000s. Specializing in comedy genre, his most renowned works are the "Recep İvedik" series, which have been setting box office records in Turkey and have garnered him numerous awards including Yeşilçam Comedy Film Award. Though often polarizing due to their slapstick humor and controversial topics, his films are characterized by a unique, unapologetically Turkish style of comedy that has resonated with masses.

Togan Gökbakar, with his audacious humor and unique storytelling, continues to leave an indelible mark on Turkish cinema.