The series is based on Halit Ziya Usakligil's novel with the same title published in 1900.
Nebahat Çehre, playing Firdevs Yöreoglu, is dubbed in the series.
Ask-i Memnu was awarded Best TV Series at 36th Golden Butterfly Awards in 2009.
Nebahat Çehre, playing Firdevs Yöreoglu, was crowned Miss Turkey 1960.