The End of Burak Özçivit's Role in "Kuruluş Osman"; Farewell After Six Years and a New Look

Burak Özçivit, the prominent Turkish actor who had shined for years in the role of "Osman Bey" in the popular series "Kuruluş Osman", will not be appearing in the new season of the show. He officially announced his departure from the project through a post on social media.

The historical series "Kuruluş Osman", which is considered one of the longest-running projects on ATV, will continue and is set to air its seventh season soon. From the beginning, this series — which portrays the life of the founder of the Ottoman Empire — has received a great deal of attention from audiences.

Reason for Departure and Financial Rumors

After Özçivit’s exit from the series was announced, rumors surfaced regarding financial disagreements between him and the production team. It is said that the actor requested 4 million liras to continue working, but no agreement was reached between the parties.

Burak Özçivit’s Emotional Reaction

As these speculations intensified, Özçivit confirmed his departure and thanked the audience through an emotional post on his page.

"Farewell is a sign of greatness of spirit. I want to thank our audience and say goodbye to those who try to question my six years of effort. See you in new stories."

Appearance Change After Leaving the Series

After this farewell, Burak Özçivit decided to make a significant change to his appearance. He shaved off the long beard he had kept for years to play the role of "Osman Bey".

The actor shared a new photo of himself on social media, writing “The holiday begins” as the caption. This post was met with widespread attention and numerous reactions.

Who Is Burak Özçivit?

Burak Özçivit was born on December 24, 1984, in Istanbul. He rose to fame in 2005 after winning the title of "Best Model of Turkey" and later represented Turkey in the international Best Model of the World competition.

He began his artistic career acting in the series "Minus 18", and later became widely known for playing “Çetin” in the popular series Little Secrets. His performances in successful series such as Çalıkuşu and Endless Love solidified his position among top actors.

Özçivit has also appeared in numerous films and series, including Musallat, Love Looks Like You, My Brother, Father’s House, and Magnificent Century. His most recent major project was playing the lead role in the series Kuruluş Osman.