Saša Petrović

Saša Petrović (Serbo-Croatian Cyrillic: Саша Петровић; 2 January 1962 – 27 January 2023) was a Bosnian actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. He gained recognition for his roles in No Man’s Land, Teško je biti fin (2007), Lud, zbunjen, normalan (2007–2009), and Hajde da se volimo 2 (1989), in which he portrayed the character Čaki. Petrović appeared in over 50 productions across the former Yugoslavia and Europe.

Early life Saša Petrović was born on 2 January 1962 in Sarajevo, then part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. He developed an interest in acting at a young age and began performing in theatre and television productions during the 1980s. Early in his career, he was also credited under the name Aleksandar Petrović.

Career Petrović made his screen debut in the mid-1970s and gained wider recognition in the 1980s through appearances in Yugoslav television films and series. One of his early notable roles was in When Father Was Away on Business (1985), directed by Emir Kusturica.

In 1989, he appeared in the musical comedy Hajde da se volimo 2, portraying Terapeut Čaki, a performance that became one of his most remembered roles.

Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, Petrović continued working steadily in Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and international productions. He achieved international recognition with his role as a Bosnian soldier in the Academy Award–winning film No Man’s Land (2001), directed by Danis Tanović.

Throughout the 2000s, Petrović appeared on television, notably in the sitcom Lud, zbunjen, normalan as Stjepan Mrvica and in Vratiće se rode. He also starred in films such as Gori vatra (2003), Nafaka (2006), and Teško je biti fin (2007). In the 2010s, he appeared in international productions including the Swedish crime film series Easy Money (Snabba cash) and its sequel, as well as Die Parade (2011). His later work included television roles and the miniseries Der Helicopter Coup (2024), released posthumously.

Personal life Petrović lived and worked primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while collaborating on regional and international projects. He generally kept his private life out of the public eye.

Death Saša Petrović died on 27 January 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the age of 61. His death was reported by regional media and fellow actors, who paid tribute to his long and diverse acting career.

Filmography Solista i beton — 1975 Audicija — 1985 Papa ist auf Dienstreise — 1985 Znak (TV series) — 1986 Život radnika — 1987 Das bißchen Seele — 1987 Kuduz — 1989 Ružina osveta — 1989 Hajde da se volimo 2 — 1989 Istočno od istoka — 1990 Brod plovi za Šangaj — 1991 Sa 204–272 — 1991 Prokleta je Amerika — 1992 Puki — 1998 Nepitani — 1999 No Man’s Land — 2001 Igraj do kraja — 2002 42 1/2 — 2003 Ljeto u zlatnoj dolini — 2003 Gori vatra — 2003 Dobro uštimani mrtvaci — 2005 Ram za sliku moje domovine — 2005 Nafaka — 2006 Sve džaba — 2006 Teško je biti fin — 2007 Lud, zbunjen, normalan (TV series) — 2007–2009 Vratiće se rode (TV series) — 2007–2008 Easy Money — 2010 Die Parade — 2011 Easy Money 2 — 2012 Šanghaj — 2012 Snabba Cash – Livet deluxe — 2013 Sabina K. — 2015 ZG80 — 2016 Dobrodošli u Orient Express (TV series) — 2016 Lepa Brena: Zar je važno da l’ se peva ili pjeva — 2017 Der Helicopter Coup (TV miniseries) — 2024