Halid Bešlić, the legendary king of folk music, has died following a serious illness. The news of his death has shaken the region, with many fans and colleagues reflecting on his musical legacy.
He left behind real estate valued at around 13 million euros. Among the properties is a mansion in the vicinity of Sarajevo, a petrol station, and a motel. In addition, he owned a building in one of the more prestigious neighbourhoods in Sarajevo, where he lived with his family; his son Dino now lives in the flat with his family.
Bešlić had built a luxury villa on the Pelješac peninsula, in the village of Drače, just a year before his death. He had planned to spend his days there after the end of his musical career. He stated that he had purchased the plot from a friend, or rather his friend’s daughter, who runs a business and is building a complex of 12 houses. He emphasised that everything was purchased with the necessary building permit.
Bešlić stated at the time that it would not be an overly luxurious villa, but a 170-square-metre house. He added that it would have a pool in front of the house and that he believed it would be completed the following year. He said he did not know if he would manage to finish everything by summer. He chose the location for its peace, beauty, and proximity to Sarajevo.
His wealth also included a company through which he managed rights related to his musical works and discography. Revenue from digital platforms, which had risen following his death, was also part of the estate. Members of Bešlić’s immediate family revealed a month after his death that Halid had left his property to his wife, Sejda. After her death, the question of inheritance arose as to who would inherit their property. According to media reports, Sejda had renounced her property in favour of her son, the sole heir, before her death.
