Karadayñ () is a Turkish television drama series produced by Ay Yapñm and broadcast on ATV. It was directed by the duo Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karcñ (who were previously associated with the direction of globally acclaimed Turkish series Ezel ). It originally aired on 8 October 2012 in Turkey. It stars Kenan ðmirzalñoÃÂlu as Mahir Kara and Bergüzar Korel as Feride à ÂadoÃÂlu.
The word "Karadayñ" is a combination of the series' protagonist Mahir Kara's hair colour / surname meaning 'black' and the Turkish word "dayñ", which means "uncle" - specifically a mother's brother. Karadayñ, meaning "Black uncle" is how Mahir's nephew, Nazif Tiryaki, addresses his uncle. The word also resembles the Turkish word "kabadayñ", which means gangster. After the death of Mahir's nephew and his decision to become an insider amongst the mafia in order to avenge his nephew, he refers to himself as "Karadayñ" and this becomes his nickname in the mafia world.
Mahir fights for justice. He wants to get his father, Nazif Kara, out of jail. While he joins the court of Istanbul as a trainee lawyer to fight his father's case, fate finds him taking its own course. He stands at a crossroads where he must choose between Feride, the judge of his father's case, and his father.
This fascinating story unfolds as it takes you back to the magical Istanbul of the 1970s with all its charm and mysticality. The city of Istanbul is beautifully portrayed to depict the historical splendor of the place and its enchanting people.
Oscar winner Hollywood star Russell Crowe, said that he is amazed by the Karadayñ series. He said that he likes to follow it and that he's fallen in love with Bergüzar Korel. "She can do great things in Hollywood", he added.
The major award (often dubbed as the Turkish Oscars), the Altñn Kelebek (Golden Butterfly awards), Karadayi won it in 5 different categories. Karadayi also got nomination in International Emmy Awards, 2014. Along with the nominations of lead actors Kenan ðmirzalñoÃÂlu and Bergüzar Korel.