Yashar Nuri

Yashar Nuri

Born: September 3, 1951
Died: November 22, 2012
in Baku, Azerbaijan
Yashar Nuri (Azerbaijani: Yaşar Nuri) was an Azerbaijani film, television and theater actor and a member of the Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre. He appeared in more than fifty Azeri and Soviet era films, as well as more than 100 television and stage roles. On the stage first came out at the age of 11, playing the role of Tapdyga in the play "Whose wedding is this?" At the Azerbaijan State Theater of Musical Comedy. While studying at school, he was a leading child and youth programmer, participated in drama circles. In 1968 he graduated from secondary school No. 173 in Baku and entered the faculty of film acting of the Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts for the course of famous teachers Rza Tahmasib and Aliheydar Alakbarov. During his studies he played roles in several productions, including "Sevil" (Balash), "Wedding" (Salmanov), "Guilty Without Guilt" (Neznamov), etc. In 1972, after graduating from the institute, he served in the army for a year and, having returned, worked as an actor in the educational theater of the Institute. In 1974, at the invitation of the chief director of the Academic National Drama Theater, he was accepted into the acting company of the collective. From the very first days of work he took part in many theater productions. In 1975, the actor married Rakhime khanum, his wife was a doctor. From marriage has two daughters (Ulkar, Ulviyya). He was also known as a movie actor. Nuri starred in about 50 feature films and more than 100 television productions. Many of the television dramas in which he starred in the main role, entered the gold fund of Azerbaijani television. Among them, "When Roads Meet", "Life Paths", "Houses Along", "The Disturbed Piano", "In the train" and others. The actor has played memorable roles in the well-known films"The Kidnapping of Fiance", "Bastard", "Check", "The Road Story". In addition to the theater, Yashar Nuri collaborated with radio. He was a participant in many humorous radio programs ("Good Morning", "Evening of Laughter"). In the film studio "Azerbaijanfilm" he voiced many local films and dubbed foreign films. Y. Nuri was also the director of a number of films and performances. He was the director of the movie "Thank you" (Спасибо). Y. Nuri's jubilees are always held solemnly. In 1981, in the 30-year anniversary of Y. Nuri, he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR for the first time. In 1991, for his role in the film "Bastard" received a state award. In 1996, for the 45th birthday of the actor, in 2001, for the 50th anniversary, feature films "Yashar of Our Scene" ("Səhnəmizin Yaşarı"), "Yashar is whom he is" (Yaşar olduğu kimi) were made. In 2011, the 60th anniversary of Yashar Nuri was solemnly celebrated at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater. In 1989, he was named a People's Artist of Azerbaijan, as the country was part of the Soviet Union at the time, and awarded the Shohrat Order. Yashar Nuri passed away on the morning of November 22, 2012 in Baku.

Movies for Yashar Nuri...

I'm Coming Home
Title: I'm Coming Home
Character: Aghasalim
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
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The Istanbul Plane
Title: The Istanbul Plane
Character: Aghasi
Released: June 10, 2010
Type: Movie
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Məşədi İbad 94
Title: Məşədi İbad 94
Character: Həkim
Released: December 24, 2005
Type: Movie
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Be Human!
Title: Be Human!
Character: Zeynal's Father
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Mrs. Leyli (Ilhama Guliyeva) intends to marry a younger person (Sarkhan Karamoglu). But since that person is already married and hides it at the first meeting, their love does not happen.
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National Bomb
Title: National Bomb
Character: Abdulgani
Released: June 21, 2004
Type: Movie
In capital city Baku, eminent editor Yusef Abranov (Mustafayev regular Avtandil Makharadze) and director Mehmet (Yashar Nuri) are determined to get their latest movie made by any means necessary, after being shut down by the bankrupt national studio. Following various schemes, the only way left to raise the cash is to marry off Yusef’s son to the daughter of the rich guy who’s bought Yusef’s bizarre, mirror-filled house.
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The Dream
Title: The Dream
Character: Khalil
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
A young man tells the dream he had about running away with the daughter of chief of police to his grandma. People spread and exaggerate rumors as if it was a real story until it reaches to the chief himself.
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The Musicians from Bremen
Title: The Musicians from Bremen
Released: June 6, 2000
Type: Movie
The classic story about a musicians from Bremen is told in not so classical way.
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This Wonderful, Wonderful World
Title: This Wonderful, Wonderful World
Character: Asim Aliyevich
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
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All For The Best
Title: All For The Best
Character: Abdulgani
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
The events occur during the Nagorno-Karabakh War. Because of a corpse in a zinc coffin with an arguable address, two families get excited. Having cut the lid off the coffin to identify the soldier, they find out that he is, in fact, Armenian - former citizen of Baku.
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Yarımştat
Title: Yarımştat
Character: Muxtar
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
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The Boy on the White Horse
Title: The Boy on the White Horse
Character: Abdul
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
At the end of the Garabagh war, a young Azeri man, who has been witness to the martyrdom of many people and the dispatch of his friends and relatives to the war front, mounts a white horse and without informing his family sets out for the front, He joins the relief work group in spite of the objections of the commander of the forces, until...
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The Frenchman
Title: The Frenchman
Character: Atabala
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
The film is about people who don't like national traditions and being Azerbaijani after returning from Europe.
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My White City
Title: My White City
Character: Mirzabala
Released: April 9, 1994
Type: Movie
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Beast
Title: Beast
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
The movie tells about the tragedy of miserable people who turned to dogs. A group of people who desperately seeks for a job is abducted and forced to labor like slaves.
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Hello from the Other World
Title: Hello from the Other World
Character: Mashadi Oruj
Released: November 1, 1991
Type: Movie
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The Window
Title: The Window
Character: Nasib
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
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Müqəddəs Oda Yanaram
Title: Müqəddəs Oda Yanaram
Character: Ogtay
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
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The Poet
Title: The Poet
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
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The Basement
Title: The Basement
Released: December 1, 1990
Type: Movie
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Execution Day
Title: Execution Day
Character: Mahmud
Released: February 11, 1990
Type: Movie
After the novel of the same name of Yusif Samadoghlu. The film is about three intervals in time: the distant past, yesterday and today, about innocent victims, about repression, and conquest of different countries.
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The Joke
Title: The Joke
Character: Mammad
Released: January 10, 1990
Type: Movie
Made in the tragic comedy genre, this film is about the dysfunctional Soviet management system in Azerbaijan SSR at the end of 1980s and about the decadence and corruption of the Soviet bureaucracy.
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The Diversion
Title: The Diversion
Character: Rahimov
Released: February 18, 1989
Type: Movie
After fulfilling his duty in Afghan War, Zaur returns to his home Baku. He is trying to clarify the truth when he heard that his father was arrested.
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The Scoundrel
Title: The Scoundrel
Character: Mashalla
Released: May 31, 1988
Type: Movie
Film exposes the corruption and the decadence of the late Soviet bureaucracy in Azerbaijan SSR through the eyes of a naive Azerbaijani adult man, Hatem.
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The Devil under the Windshield
Title: The Devil under the Windshield
Character: Nazimzadeh
Released: November 20, 1987
Type: Movie
A journalist is investigating a group of poachers who are illegally selling the huge amounts of fish
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Surayya
Title: Surayya
Character: Musa
Released: September 15, 1987
Type: Movie
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Wait for the Signal from the Sea
Title: Wait for the Signal from the Sea
Character: Captain
Released: September 14, 1986
Type: Movie
The film is about commissary Chingiz Ildirim.
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The Window of Sadness
Title: The Window of Sadness
Released: June 26, 1986
Type: Movie
Film about growing up in a small village in Azerbaijan.
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Yellow Leaves in Summer
Title: Yellow Leaves in Summer
Character: Rizvan
Released: May 15, 1986
Type: Movie
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The Jinn in Microdistrict
Title: The Jinn in Microdistrict
Character: Azer
Released: February 15, 1986
Type: Movie
The events in the film take place in one of the modern cities. The editor-in-chief Rustam Agayev (Egit Iskenderov) finds an ancient lamp placed in the jaw. For the talented but poor character Rustam, this lamp shatters the sky. With the help of jinn, the young man suceeds: his play is made on anchor; his girlfriend, Maya (Natalia Tagiyeva), agrees to marry him, and the bar is in the apartment. But Rustam wants to achieve everything. When the jinn throws away his "owner," he unveils the secret: a person must believe in his own power, and there must be a strong desire to create miracles.
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The Kidnapping of Groom
Title: The Kidnapping of Groom
Character: Israfil
Released: October 8, 1985
Type: Movie
Being unable to shoot a film about Azerbaijani wedding customs, hopeless director decide to make a film about real wedding event. Though the stubborn father of bride resists approval the plan.
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Tale of the Lonely Pomegranate Tree
Title: Tale of the Lonely Pomegranate Tree
Character: Gubad
Released: January 31, 1984
Type: Movie
After the story of the same name of Akram Aylisli.
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The Music Teacher
Title: The Music Teacher
Character: Bashir
Released: October 15, 1983
Type: Movie
The film is about the music teacher who came to the village to teach the children.
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Painful Roads
Title: Painful Roads
Character: Small Giant
Released: March 18, 1982
Type: Movie
The movie is based on Azerbaijani folk tale "Malikmammad and the Three Princes".
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Uzeyir's Life
Title: Uzeyir's Life
Character: Zulfugar Hadjibeyov
Released: December 20, 1981
Type: Movie
The historical film about Azerbaijan composer Uzeyir Hadjibeyov's life.
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The Road Story
Title: The Road Story
Character: Makintosh
Released: February 20, 1981
Type: Movie
After learning that his daughter is in love with a truck driver, corrupt Housing Office director tries to make use of his service in a last smuggle operation, then break his promise and marry her to someone else. This comedy is mainly about the dark sides of the Soviet bureucracy.
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In the Train
Title: In the Train
Character: Dadashov
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: Movie
The events take place in the train. Some passengers shows great respect for Mr. Dadashov, but who is Mr. Dadashov?
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The Unfinished Song
Title: The Unfinished Song
Character: Musician
Released: July 23, 1979
Type: Movie
The Unfinished Song
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In the Fire
Title: In the Fire
Character: Ajdar
Released: December 1, 1978
Type: Movie
Historical film about the dramatic event in the southern regions of Azerbaijan during the 1917 Soviet Revolution.
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When the Owl Flies
Title: When the Owl Flies
Character: Doctor
Released: July 31, 1978
Type: Movie
After the novelette of the same name of M.Ibrahimbeyov. Tahir is twelwe. His parents are seperating and he is troubled by incident which impels his guestion the nature of relations between men and women.
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The Lion Ran Away from the House
Title: The Lion Ran Away from the House
Character: Father
Released: June 15, 1977
Type: Movie
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The Birthday Party
Title: The Birthday Party
Character: Eldar
Released: February 11, 1977
Type: Movie
This lyrical psychological film is about true friendship. The characters in the film are contemporaries in of late 1970s Azerbaijan SSR with differing visions of the world, yet sharing true and lasting friendship.
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Mesozoic Story
Title: Mesozoic Story
Character: Rauf
Released: May 30, 1976
Type: Movie
After the novelette of the same name of Magsud Ibrahimbeyov.
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Bizi Dağlarda Axtarın
Title: Bizi Dağlarda Axtarın
Character: Mardan
Released: January 1, 1976
Type: Movie
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Four Sundays
Title: Four Sundays
Character: Seyran
Released: November 20, 1974
Type: Movie
After the novelette of the same name of Huseyn Abbaszadeh. The film is about friends' meeting who fought together as a partisans in Belorussian detached force.