Sayar was born in 1939 to Circassian mother and Macedonian Turkish father from İstanbul.[4] Before pursuing an acting career, she attended the American Academy for Girls. In 1957, she was crowned Miss Cinema Star.[1] Leyla Sayar briefly held the first runner-up title for the beauty pageant Miss Turkey.[4] She also finished first in the Miss Beach Beauty competition.
She took acting lessons at the Turkish State Theatre in Ankara.[5] Between 1957 and 1976, she has acted in 170 films.[1] Her aunt was married to a business magnate from the United States, and this contact led Leyla Sayar to get offers abroad. However, she steadfastly refused calls from Hollywood.[1]
In the late 1950s, despite rumors that Leyla Sayar and Muzaffer Tema would be married were circulated, she dated Göksel Arsoy briefly after her breakup with Tema.[6]
In 1976, Sayar renounced her career and devoted herself to religion and charity.[1] From then on, she has not used any electronic appliances or devices.[1]
Leyla Sayar released various books, including Altın Kalem, Erdemin Sırları, Meleğin Sözleri, Mühür, and Mürşit.[7]
