Zdravko Colic celebrates 75th birthday with a surprise
The legendary singer marked his entry into a new decade publicly for the first time, with an emotional dance tribute and a wave of well wishes.
- Zdravko Colic turned 75 on May 30, 2026.
- For the first time, he marked his birthday publicly, with an emotional surprise.
- Girls from a dance school, dressed as ballerinas, sang his hit Pusti, pusti modu.
- Colleagues and critics highlighted his status and his charity work.
Zdravko Colic turned 75 on May 30, 2026, and for the first time he marked his entry into a new decade in public. Born on May 30, 1951, in Sarajevo, the singer guarded his privacy for decades, so the birthday post caught many of his fans by surprise.
The most touching moment came from the youngest performers. Girls from a dance school, dressed as little ballerinas, sang his hit Pusti, pusti modu with a specially staged routine. The clip quickly became a talking point on social media.
What did Colic say on his birthday?
The singer thanked everyone who sent him kind wishes. His message was short and warm, in keeping with a man who rarely shares private moments in public.
Thank you all for the kind wishes on my birthday.
Colic is married to Aleksandra, a geography teacher who avoids the spotlight. The couple has two daughters, and the singer has carefully shielded their privacy over the years.
Why do peers call him the biggest star in the region?
Music critic Vuk Zugic said Colic holds the status of the biggest star from the former Yugoslavia, and not only because of his career. He singled out the singer’s charity work, which Colic rarely mentions himself.
He has it all, the voice, the looks, the emotion and a big heart. He is a symbol of kindness and love in the most beautiful way.
Zugic also recalled a gesture that is often retold. Colic donated the proceeds from his first concert at the Marakana stadium to the Association of the Blind, quietly and without seeking attention.
A career spanning nearly six decades still fills halls and stadiums, and his audience bridges several generations. That reach, from the youngest ballerinas to listeners who have followed him for decades, defined this birthday too.
Is your favourite Colic song one from his early years or something more recent?
