| Age | 97 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 13 May, 1919 |
| Birthplace | Samsun, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 29 August, 2016 |
| Place of Death | Yalova, Turkey |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Occupation | Playwright |
Abdülkadir "Demirkan" Pirhasan (13 May 1919 – 29 August 2016), known by his pen name as Vedat Türkali, was a Turkish screenwriter, novelist, playwright, intellectual, teacher and the member of the Democratic People's Party. He is also credited to "film director" for making three films in Turkish cinema as a director. He was the recipient of numerous accolades, including International Antalya Film Festival — Best Screenplay for Karanlıkta Uyananlar (Those Who Wake in the Darkness) film.
