P. Ramlee

Seniman Agung
Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.)
P. Ramlee
ڤ. راملي
PSM (P) DA (P) AMN
P. Ramlee in a promotional still, 1954
Born
Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh

(1929-03-22)22 March 1929
George Town, Penang, Straits Settlements
(now Malaysia)
Died29 May 1973(1973-05-29) (aged 44)
Cause of deathheart attack
Body discoveredNo. 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Resting placeJalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur
MonumentsPustaka Peringatan P. Ramlee
NationalityMalaysia
Other namesRamli Puteh
Education
  • Sekolah Melayu Kampung Jawa
  • Francis Light English School (1939-1941)
  • Japanese Navy School (Kaigun Gakko)
  • Penang Free School (1945-1947)
Occupations
Years active1945–1973
Employer(s)Malay Film Productions
Merdeka Film Productions
Organizations
  • Gelanggang Film (1958)
  • Sazara Film (1970)
  • PERFIMA (1970)
  • Rumpun Melayu Film (1973)
Notable workBujang Lapok film series
Antara Dua Darjat
Sergeant Hassan
Do Re Mi film series
Labu Labi film series
Tiga Abdul
Hang Tuah
Ibu Mertuaku
Masam Masam Manis
Spouse(s)
Junaidah Daeng Harris
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(m. 1950; div. 1955)​

Noorizan Mohd. Noor
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(m. 1955; div. 1961)​

Salmah binti Ismail a.k.a.
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(m. 1961; died 1973)​
Children1. Mohamad Nasir Bin Teuku Zakaria a.k.a. Nasir P. Ramlee (son)(b.1953 d.2008)
2.Arfan P. Ramlee (son)(b. 1955 d.1998)
3. Sazali P. Ramlee (adopted son)(born 1957)
4. Safarina bte Mum a.k.a. Dian P Ramlee (adopted daughter)(born 1958)
5. Betty P. Ramlee (adopted daughter)(born 1960)
6. Zakiah bte Ahmad Rejab (adopted daughter)(born 1963)
7. Sabarudin bin Ramlee (adopted son)(born 1966)
Call signRemy
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
LabelsEMI
Signature

P. Ramlee (born 11 March 1929; died 29 May 1973) was a famous Malaysian musician. He was born on 22 March 1929, in Penang, Malaysia. He was a talented actor, director, singer, composer, and producer. He was popular in the 1950s and 1960s for his contributions to Malaysian movies and music.

He starred in over 60 films and composed music for many of them. His movies were loved by audiences across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. P. Ramlee's films often explored themes of love, comedy, and social issues. He was known for acting different characters.

Besides acting, P. Ramlee was also a skilled musician and composer. He wrote and performed numerous songs that became famous in Malaysian music. His songs are still popular. P. Ramlee's is significant in Malaysian entertainment history. He remains an iconic figure. P. Ramlee passed away on 29 May 1973.[1][2]

P. Ramlee and Kasma Booty, 1950

Entities named after P. Ramlee

P. Ramlee Street in Kuala Lumpur

Various places are named after Ramlee

  • Jalan P. Ramlee, Penang[3] (formerly known as Caunter Hall; renamed on 30 August 1983)[3][4]
  • Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur[5] (formerly known as Jalan Parry; renamed in 1983)
  • 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[6] (formerly known as Jalan Jawa)
  • Taman P. Ramlee (formerly Taman Furlong)[7] 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[8] (formerly known as RTM Auditorium), Angkasapuri
  • SK Tan Sri P. Ramlee, George Town, Penang[9] (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
  • Auditorium P. Ramlee, RTM Kuching, Sarawak[10]

References

  1. ↑ "P. Ramlee dies in Kuala Lumpur". New Nation. 1973-05-29.
  2. ↑ "Malay movie idol Ramlee dies after heart attack". The Straits Times. 1973-05-30.
  3. 1 2 "P. Ramlee | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  4. ↑ IBRAHIM, NIK KHUSAIRI (2005-07-16). "Humble house where a star was born". The Star. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  6. ↑ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "Taman P Ramlee, Setapak – Propwall". Propwall.my. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  8. ↑ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  9. ↑ "SK TAN SRI P.RAMLEE PULAU PINANG | TEL: 042268841". Sktansripramlee.edu.my. Archived from the original on 4 October 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  10. ↑ "Auditorium P. Ramlee". Retrieved 17 August 2018.