The Story Behind the Song Gülşen Wrote for Her Love Affair With Reha Muhtar
Following the death of Reha Muhtar, not only his television career but also his much-discussed private life over the years has resurfaced. Particularly, his love affair with Gülşen in 2006, which left the entertainment world in shock, has once again become a topic of curiosity on social media. Throughout their 7-month relationship, not only the events that took place but also the song 'Hem Çocuk Hem Kadın' that Gülşen allegedly wrote for Reha Muhtar and was never published started to be talked about again. The behind-the-scenes of the love affair that marked a period and the story of the song that has kept its mystery for years drew attention. Let's delve into the details together.
Following the demise of Reha Muhtar, it's not only his career in broadcasting that's being revisited, but also his personal life, which has consistently made headlines over the years, has once again sparked conversation.
The love affair of Gülşen, which made a significant impact particularly in the mid-2000s, became one of the most curious topics on social media. On one side, there was Reha Muhtar, perceived as one of the toughest and most influential faces on Turkish television, and on the other, Gülşen, the daring and free-spirited star of pop music. This relationship, which caused a great surprise when it was first heard of, continues to be remembered as one of the unforgettable romances in the history of Turkish tabloids, despite the years that have passed.
The story of the duo began in 2006. Gülşen, who was frequently criticized due to her private life at that time, encountered the support of Reha Muhtar while defending herself on a television show. Muhtar's extremely protective and understanding attitude towards Gülşen during the broadcast was the first step of an unexpected closeness between the two.
The phone calls that started after the program quickly went beyond friendship, and when the couple was spotted together in France the same summer, their love officially came to light.
One of the most discussed aspects of their relationship was the 17-year age gap between them.
At the time, Reha Muhtar was 47 and Gülşen was 30. Yet, the age gap never seemed to bother them. In her interviews, Gülşen often expressed her admiration for Muhtar's intelligence and intellectual prowess. On the other hand, Muhtar made no secret of his affection for the young singer, often making references to her in his columns. The tabloid press of the time published new photos of the couple almost daily, and the places they visited and the statements they made were the talk of the town for days on end.
However, one of the most memorable incidents of their relationship was undoubtedly the 'Baby on Board' crisis.
In the autumn of 2006, Gülşen and Reha Muhtar were caught by tabloid reporters after a romantic dinner in Etiler. While everything seemed normal, the reporters were drawn to a sign in the back window of Gülşen's car that read 'Baby on Board'. Rumors had already been circulating at the time that Gülşen was pregnant. This sign in the car only added fuel to the fire.
When cornered by reporters asking 'Ms. Gülşen, are you pregnant?', the famous singer gave one of the most memorable responses in tabloid history:
'Am I not a baby? Mr. Reha calls me his baby.'
This witty remark was headline news for days. This was because not long before the incident, Gülşen had mentioned in an interview that Reha Muhtar wanted to have children. The famous singer had said at the time, 'Mr. Reha wants to see me as a mother, but I don't feel ready yet.' Consequently, the sign in the car quickly turned into pregnancy rumors, and the couple was associated with these rumors for weeks.
Another detail that has resurfaced after many years is the song "Both Child and Woman," which is rumored to have been written by Gülşen for Reha Muhtar.
According to claims, 'Both Child and Woman' was prepared for Gülşen's album 'Love in the Homeland, Love in the World' released at the end of 2006, which is considered one of the turning points in her career. It was planned to include the song, which was said to bear traces of the story of Gülşen and Reha Muhtar, who were experiencing the happiest days of their relationship at that time, in the album.
The song, which was alleged to have been penned by Gülşen, inspired by Reha Muhtar, had also found a wide place in the tabloid agenda of the period. The famous singer's statements in interviews that Muhtar understood the female soul very well brought along interpretations that the work directly referred to this relationship. The following words were found in the chorus part that leaked to the tabloid press:
'I'm getting lost far from you,
My place is by your side,
I'm only happy by your side,
I'm both a child and a woman...'
Even the name of the song carried hints about the couple's relationship dynamics. It was discussed at that time that Gülşen expressed herself as both a strong woman and someone who felt loved.
However, this song never met the audience. The sudden separation of Gülşen and Reha Muhtar shortly after the release of the album in February 2007 changed all plans. After the separation, it was claimed that Gülşen decided not to publish the song. 'Both Child and Woman' remained in studio recordings; it was neither included in subsequent prints of the album nor in other projects prepared in the following years.
Therefore, the song turned into a mysterious love story that was talked about only in tabloid backstages for years and the audience never heard in its entirety. After the death of Reha Muhtar, both this song and the nostalgic photos of the duo taken years ago came back to the agenda. The relationship, especially remembered with the 'Baby in the Car' incident, started to be talked about again among the most unforgettable tabloid stories of the 2000s.
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