Salmah Ismail
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| Born | Salmah binti Ismail January 22, 1935 Pasir Panjang, Singapore |
| Died | April 25, 1983 (aged 48) Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Spouse | P. Ramlee |
Puan Sri Datin Amar Salmah binti Ismail,AMN or better known as Saloma (22 January 1935 - 25 April 1983) was a Singaporean-born Malaysian film actress and singer. She was the third wife of the film actor, director, singer, and songwriter Tan Sri P. Ramlee.
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[edit] Songs
Saloma's solo works frequently features in the soundtracks of her film. Her voice was also sometimes used in dubbing, for example the female part of Taman Firdausi from Nasib Do Re Mi.
- Mengapa Dirindu
- Kain Songket
- Bunga Tanjung
- Hilang Terang Timbul Gelap
- Perwira
- Tiru Macam Saya
- Inang Baru
- Bila Larut Malam
- Keroncong Singapura
- Tiga Abdul
- Aci Aci Buka Pintu
- Lagu Anak Rantau
- Bila Hati Telah Retak
- Tari Silat Melayu
- Bossanova
- Selamat Hari Raya
- Air Mata di Kuala Lumpur
- Kelohan
She also frequently partners P. Ramlee in memorable duets such as:
- Gelora
- Malam Kubermimpi
- Burung Pungguk
- Di Mana Suara Burung Kenari
- Hancur Badan Dikandung Tanah
- Joget Malaysia
- Rukun Islam
- Sri Bulan
- Jikalau Kutahu
- Bahagia
- Saat yang Bahagia
- Dalam Air Terbayang Wajah
- Sedangkan Lidah Lagi Tergigit
[edit] Films
- Ahmad Albab
- Seniman Bujang Lapok
- Ragam P. Ramlee
- Sabaruddin Tukang Kasut
- Bila Hati Telah Retak
- Si Tanggang
[edit] Death & Legacy
Saloma died on 25 April 1983 at Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia from liver failure associated with jaundice. She was buried at Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur next to the grave of her husband, P. Ramlee. In 2003, in honour of her contributions to the Malaysian entertainment industry, the Saloma Bistro was set up in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
