P. Ramlee
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P. Ramlee ڤ. راملي | |
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 P. Ramlee in a promotional still, 1954. | |
| Born | Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh 22 March 1929 |
| Died | 29 May 1973 (aged 44) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Body discovered | No. 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur |
| Resting place | Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Monuments | Pustaka Peringatan P. Ramlee |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Other names | Ramli Puteh |
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| Years active | 1945 - 1973 |
| Employer(s) | Malay Film Productions Merdeka Film Productions |
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| Notable work | Bujang Lapok film series Antara Dua Darjat Sergeant Hassan Do Re Mi film series Labu Labi film series Tiga Abdul Hang Tuah Ibu Mertuaku |
| Spouse(s) | Junaidah Daeng Harris (1950-1955) Noorizan Mohd. Noor (1955 - 1961) Salmah binti Ismail a.k.a. Saloma (1961-1973) |
| Children | 1. Mohamad Nasir Bin Teuku Zakaria a.k.a. Nasir P. Ramlee (son) 2. Sazali P. Ramlee (adopted son)(born 1955) 3. Safarina bte Mum a.k.a. Dian P Ramlee (adopted daughter)(born 1958) 4. Betty P. Ramlee (adopted daughter)(born 1960) 5. Zakiah bte Ahmad Rejab (adopted daughter)(born 1963) 6. Sabarudin bin Ramlee (adopted son)(born 1966) |
| Parent(s) | Teuku Nyak Puteh Teuku Karim (father) Che Mah Hussein (mother) |
| Relatives | Sheikh Ali Sheikh Muhammad (older maternal half-brother) |
| Call sign | Remy |
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| Labels | EMI |
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Seniman Agung Tan Sri Datuk Amar Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Putih (Jawi: تاوكو زكريا تاوكو ڽق ڤوتيه) (22 March 1929 – 29 May 1973), better known by his stage name P. Ramlee, was a Malaysian film actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. Due to his contributions to the movie and music industry and his literary work, which began with his acting debut in Singapore in 1948, to the height of his career and then later moving to Malaysia in 1964, until his decline and death, he is regarded as a prominent icon of Malay entertainment. His fame has even reached as far as Brunei and Sumatra, Indonesia, as well as in Hong Kong and Japan.
Early life
P. Ramlee, or Tengku Zakaria was born on 22 March 1929 to Tengku Nyak Puteh Bin Tengku Karim (1902 - 1955) and Che Mah Hussein (1904 - 1967). His father, Tengku Nyak Puteh, travelled from Lhokseumawe in Aceh, Indonesia to settle in Penang; where his mother is from.
Ramlee received his education from the Sekolah Melayu Kampung Jawa (Kampung Jawa Malay School), Francis Light English School and then to Penang Free School; in all he was registered as “Ramlee” in school. Reportedly a reluctant student, Ramlee was nevertheless talented in music and football. His studies at the Penang Free School was interrupted by the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945, during which he enrolled in the Japanese navy school. He also learnt the basics of music and to sing Japanese songs during this period. When the war ended, he took music lessons that enabled him to read musical notations.[1]
Career
His first screen appearance was in Chinta, a B. S. Rajhans-directed film produced by Malay Film Productions in 1948.[2] Between 1948 and 1955, he has starred in a total of 27 films. He eventually ventured into film directing under the mentoring of Madras-born director L. Krishnan.
Death
On 29 May 1973, P. Ramlee died at the age of 44 years old from a heart attack and was buried at Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, in Kuala Lumpur.
A 90-minute documentary on his life released by History Channel Asia[3] on October 2010 further revealed that his untimely death shocked the nation into a sense of collective guilt spread nationwide. This was because, prior to his death, he had been discredited and rejected by the entertainment industry and the public at large, who felt that he was a "has-been" and that his songs and films were no longer relevant or marketable. The documentary also revealed that, despite his previous success in the entertainment industry, P. Ramlee had died penniless, having given away the last of his money to a visitor to his house who he felt needed the money more than him.[3]
Legacy
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In 1986, 13 years after his death, in honour of his contributions to the Malaysian entertainment industry, the P. Ramlee Memorial or Pustaka Peringatan P. Ramlee was built in his home in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. In 1982, the street Jalan Parry, in the center of Kuala Lumpur, was renamed Jalan P. Ramlee in his honour. In 1990, he was posthumously awarded the Malaysian honorific title Tan Sri, and then in 2009, the honorific title of "Datuk Amar" by Sarawak State Government. Then Chief Minister of Sarawak, Abdul Taib Mahmud, an avid fan of P. Ramlee, presented the award to his adopted daughter, Dian P. Ramlee, in a ceremony honouring veteran artists in Kuching.[4]
The P. Ramlee House is a museum situated along Jalan P. Ramlee (formerly Caunter Hall road) in Penang, Malaysia. The building is a restored wooden house that was originally built in 1926 by his father and uncle. The house had previously undergone multiple repairs before being taken over by the National Archives as an extension of its P. Ramlee Memorial project in Kuala Lumpur. Items on display at the house include personal memorabilia related to his life in Penang and items belonging to his family.
On March 22, 2017; his 88th birthday, Google honored P. Ramlee with a Doodle on the Malaysian Google homepage.[5][6]
Awards and honours
Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Ahli Mangku Negara) - Awarded on September 1962.[7]
Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Mahkota Malaysia (Panglima Setia Mahkota Malaysia) - Awarded posthumously on 6 Jun 1990.[8]
Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (Posthumous)) - Awarded posthumously on 2009.[9]- P. Ramlee was posthumously granted the sobriquet Seniman Agung.[10]
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Places named in honour of P. Ramlee
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- Jalan P. Ramlee, Penang[11] (formerly known as Caunter Hall; renamed on 30 August 1983)
- Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur[12] (formerly known as Jalan Parry; renamed in 1982)
- Bangunan P. Ramlee and Bilik Mesyuarat Tan Sri P. Ramlee at Sekolah Kebangsaan Hulu Klang, Selangor (used as background in Masam Masam Manis)
- Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuching, Sarawak[13] (formerly known as Jalan Jawa)
- Taman P. Ramlee (formerly Taman Furlong)[14] a townships at Setapak, Kuala Lumpur and George Town, Penang
- Pawagam Mini P. Ramlee at Studio Merdeka, FINAS, Ulu Klang, Selangor
- Makmal P.Ramlee at Filem Negara Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- P. Ramlee Auditorium[15] (formerly known as RTM Auditorium), Angkasapuri
- SK Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Georgetown, Penang[16] (formerly SK Kampung Jawa, his alma mater; renamed on 13 November 2011)
- Ramlee Mall at Suria KLCC shopping centre, Kuala Lumpur
- Bukit Nanas Monorail station, Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as P. Ramlee Monorail station
Films and songs
P. Ramlee composed a total of 401 songs and was involved in 66 films throughout his career.
References
- ^ Zaedi Zolkafli (2011). Koleksi P. Ramlee. Felix Entertainment. p. 14. ISBN 978-967-10012-0-2.
- ^ Amir Muhammad (2008). "Love in the time of Emergency". Tell Magazine (January).
- ^ a b P.Ramlee Remembered (1929–1973) on YouTube
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
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- ^ https://www.todayonline.com/daily-focus/people/google-doodle-honours-arts-legend-p-ramlee-88th-birthday
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". Pressreader.com. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "P. Ramlee | Infopedia". Eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Taman P Ramlee, Setapak - Propwall". Propwall.my. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "SK TAN SRI P.RAMLEE PULAU PINANG | TEL: 042268841". Sktansripramlee.edu.my. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
External links
- P.Ramlee's Profile, sinemamalaysia.com.my (Malay language)
- P. Ramlee Cyber Museum
- P. Ramlee: Namamu Dijulang, Jasamu Dikenang Astro special tribute Program, October 2010
- P. Ramlee at IMDb
| International | |
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| National | |
| Artists | |
- P. Ramlee
- Malaysian people of Acehnese descent
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- 1929 births
- 1973 deaths
- Malaysian male film actors
- Malaysian film directors
- Malaysian musicians
- Malaysian film score composers
- Malaysian male singer-songwriters
- Malaysian film producers
- Singaporean male film actors
- Singaporean film directors
- Singaporean musicians
- Singaporean composers
- Singaporean male singers
- Singaporean singer-songwriters
- Singaporean film producers
- Acehnese people
- People from Penang
- Members of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
- Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak
- Asian film producers
- Asian actors
- 20th-century Malaysian male actors
- Malay-language film directors
- Malay Film Productions contract players
- Merdeka Film Productions contract players
- 20th-century Singaporean musicians