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Biography
Almir Čehajić, also known as Batko, is a Bosnian talk show host and actor. He is the host of the radio programme Udri muški which encourages viewers to donate money to help the programme's guests fund medical procedures.
Formerly a dentist, Čehajić was inspired to start the programme when his daughter died because he did not have the funds for her heart surgery. He decided to start Udri muški to help other people in the same situation. Since its debut in 1999, Udri muški has funded medical treatment and provided financial assistance for over 8,000 people. In 2010, Čehajić was awarded the Humanitarian Award from the International League of Humanists in recognition of his efforts.
As an actor, Čehajić has appeared in the television series Lud, zbunjen, normalan and Pjer Žalica's film Fuse.
Awards and honors
- 2010 Humanitarian Award from the International League of Humanists