How did Ban Jelačić return to the main Zagreb's square?
Ban's statue was unveiled only 7 years after general's death, on December 16, 1866. Because of politics, it was dismantled and removed in 1947.
The well-known actor became popular playing doctor Vice, the character of the mayor in the series "Velo misto". His "leadership" did not remain only on the TV screen. After country became independent, president Tuđman asked him to run for the mayor of Zagreb. He did so, knowing that he would garner many votes based on his popularity.
One of the more memorable things that Boris did was the re-installation of the monument to Ban Josip Jelačić on the square of the same name in 1990. The fulfillment of the rest of his plans was prevented by the war. He was the mayor until 1993, and he was also a member of the Croatian Parliament until 1995.
During the last two decades of his life, he returned to acting. Even towards the end of his life, he worked tirelessly. He played with Ana Karić in the popular play "Love Letters". The performance was well received by the audience. Boris joked that the audience applauds them even before they go on stage. When asked why this is so, he replied that the audience must think that the main actors have already passed away, so they are very happy when, seeing them go on stage, they are convinced that they are still alive.
Boris Buzančić, an extraordinary actor and popular politician, is responsible for the Croatian art scene. And for that he will be forever remembered.