Long before the likes of Henry Golding and Zizan Razak graced the silver screens, one man was the torchbearer of local cinematic magic – the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee. The Penang-born actor successfully brought his thespian talent to places like Indonesia, Brunei, Japan and Hong Kong.
P. Ramlee is also an accomplished director, singer, composer and producer. Despite all these accomplishments, the artist was reportedly penniless when he died of heart attack at the age of 44, in 1973.
Almost half a century after his demise, the man remains one of the country’s most iconic actors. His legacy lives on at the P. Ramlee Memorial in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The site is actually the late actor’s home which he shared with his wife, the actress and singer Saloma. Today, the place has come under the care of the Government and is regarded as a beloved national heritage.
No comments:
Post a Comment