Hanka Paldum Bio: Husband, Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Sevdah, Albums

Hanka Paldum is a legendary Bosnian sevdah singer, known as the “Queen of Sevdah” for her timeless voice and over 100 albums that have defined Balkan folk music for five decades, with classics like “Voljela sam, voljela” and “Crne oči” still resonating across generations.

Profile

• Full Name: Hanka Paldum
• Stage Name: Hanka Paldum
• Born: April 28, 1956
• Age: 69 years old
• Birthplace: Čajniče, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Nationality: Bosnian
• Occupation: Singer
• Height: 165 cm
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mujo Paldum and Ćamka Paldum
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Muradif Brkić
• Children: Mirza Brkić and Minela Brkić
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Hanka Paldum was born on April 28, 1956, in the small town of Čajniče, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She was raised by her parents, Mujo and Ćamka Paldum, in a modest Muslim household where music was part of everyday life.

Career

Hanka debuted in 1973 with the single “Voljela sam, voljela” and released her first album the following year at age 18. Over 50 years she recorded more than 100 albums and 500 songs, blending pure sevdah with modern pop-folk arrangements.

Hits like “Zbog tebe,” “Crne oči,” and “Ja te pjesmom zovem” made her a household name across Yugoslavia and its successor states. She performed during the 1992–1995 siege of Sarajevo, lifting spirits in shelters, and later toured the diaspora extensively. Still active in 2025, she remains one of the best-selling and most awarded artists in Balkan history.

Social Media

• Instagram: @hankapaldumofficial
• Facebook: Hanka Paldum
• YouTube: Hanka Paldum Official

Personal Life

Hanka Paldum, 69, married producer Muradif Brkić in 1993 after a previous marriage. The couple has two children, son Mirza and daughter Minela, and several grandchildren. Standing 165 cm tall, she lives in Sarajevo, where she enjoys gardening and spending time with family while continuing to perform and mentor younger singers.

Net Worth

Hanka Paldum‘s estimated net worth ranges from $3 million to $5 million, earned through decades of album sales, concert tours across Europe and the diaspora, royalties from timeless hits, and real-estate investments in Sarajevo, cementing her status as one of the wealthiest and most enduring figures in Balkan music.