Scheherazade’s Name Changed: ‘Sen Aglama Istanbul’ Coming Soon on Star TV
The series “Scheherazade”, signed by OGM Pictures and attracting attention with its strong cast, changed its name before starting its broadcasting life. With the decision of the production team, the series, which is preparing to appear before the audience under the name “Sen Ağlama İstanbul”, is already arousing curiosity with its emotional story and impressive scenes.
Fascinates with its story
Set in Istanbul and telling an impossible love story, the series focuses on the turbulent life of Şehrazat (Simay Barlas), a hopeful young woman studying at a medical school, and her lover Ferhat (Aytaç Şaşmaz). The couple’s dreams are shattered when Ferhat is sentenced to death for no crime. Şehrazat tries every means to save Ferhat, but in the end she is forced to ask for help from Büyükbey (Tamer Levent), a man known for his shadowy influence.
However, Büyükbey demands a heavy price for his help. Büyükbey’s plans, who is looking for a wife who will continue his lineage for his son-in-law, radically change the lives of both Scheherazade and those around her.
"Daha önümüzde yaşayacak çok güzel günlerimiz var…" #SenAğlamaİstanbul tanıtımı yayında! Yakında Star'da! ✨ @senaglamaistanb @OGMPictures pic.twitter.com/VjpMZ071Dy
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The Cast is Impressive
The strong cast of the series includes successful names such as İsmail Hacıoğlu, Simay Barlas, Aytaç Şaşmaz, Burcu Cavrar, Mehmet Çevik, Ayşegül Ünsal, Şehsuvar Aktaş, Özlem Tokaslan, Pınar Çağlar Gençtürk, Mert Denizmen and Yağmur Özbasmacı. Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı is in the director’s chair, while the script is written by Pelin Gülcan, Lara Bulut Tecim and Batuhan Özbay.
First teaser attracted great attention
The first trailer video released received full marks from the viewers. While the fairy tale images of Scheherazade and Ferhat attracted attention, Büyükbey’s words to Scheherazade, “I am looking for a girl who will marry my son-in-law and continue my lineage…” offered important clues about the dramatic structure of the story. In addition, Ferhat’s farewell to Scheherazade broke the hearts of the viewers.
Why did the name of the series change?
Although the production company did not make any statement about the change of the name “Scheherazade”, it is thought that the name change was made to be more in line with the emotional theme of the story. The series, whose new name is “Sen Ağlama İstanbul”, is preparing to take its place among the ambitious productions of the season with its strong script and cast.
