Friends

P RAMLEE CLOSED FRIENDS

1) SENIWATI SAADIAH

Satya Baharom or better known as Saadiah was one of the stars and famous film actress in the 1950s and the 1960s. Saadiah was born in Tanjung Katong, Singapore on August 10th, 1937. She was a Malay film Primadona often paired with P. Ramlee. Saadiah involved in the film world after regularly commute to Studio Jalan Ampas to accompany her sister, Mariam Baharom (Mariam Tahi Lalat). But one day, she was offered the opportunity by the director BS Rajhans acting to star in a small role in the film Rachun Dunia acting with P Ramlee and Kasma Booty. Saadiah prefer female characters bring suffering and rejecting the character as a woman cheating. Among the films that have played together with P. Ramlee is Juwita, Anjoran Nasib, Sedarah, Penarik Becha, Hang Tuah, Semerah Padi, Sarjan Hassan, Musang Berjanggut and Antara Dua Darjat. Her last film Matinya Seorang Patriot directed by Datuk Rahim Razali in 1984 with Eman Manan, Noor Kumalasari, Yusof Wahab and Zulkifli Zain. After that, her health not allow her to continue acting, and thus she manages her family more. She was married to Datuk Ahmad Daud and also the mother of Fauziah Ahmad Daud. She breathed his last on February 26th, 2005 due to diabetes.


2) DATUK AZIZ SATTAR

Datuk Aziz Sattar is a Malaysian actor, comedian, singer and director who is mostly known for his roles in the black and white Malayan films of the 1950s and 1960s. Datuk Aziz Sattar was born in Pakalongan, Central Java, Indonesia on August 8th, 1925. When he was three years old, his family migrated to Singapore where he was raised at Pasir Panjang. There, he met and befriended Salleh Kamil and Shariff Dol, who would later go on to extensive movie careers similar to his own. By the time Aziz was 10 years old, he displayed talent as a natural comedian and entertainer, performing for local weddings and festivals in his village. In 1952, Aziz and his two childhood friends were invited to work at the Malay Film Productions studio. Initially, Aziz worked solely as a crew member, but in 1953, he was invited to join the supporting cast of the film Putus Harapan. Because of its unique natural and funny, P Ramlee had taken Aziz Sattar to be part of the trio Bujang Lapok. More film offers continued, and Aziz eventually became a comedian staple of the Malay films of that era, appearing with P Ramlee. Among the film is played Aziz with P Ramlee is Pendekar Bujang Lapok, Ali Baba Bujang Lapok, Seniman Bujang Lapok, Nujum Pak Belalang, Labu dan Labi and Nasib Si Labu Labi. Aziz has married three times. First was with Siti Rumina Ahmad and second with Dayang Sofiah, both of whom were divorced. On December 16th, 2006, he wed Hashimah Delan in a high-profile affair that was covered extensively by the Malaysian media.

3) SENATOR DATUK JINS SHAMSUDDIN

Jins Shamsuddin is an actor, arts, film director and senator Malaysia. P Ramlee guidance, he has managed to become a famous actor in make up '60-s and '70-s. Born on November 5th,1935 as Mohamed Zain Shamsuddin in Taiping, Perak, Senator Datuk Jins Shamsuddin's name is etched as a legend who still relentlessly build on the efforts and energy in the development of the Malay film industry to this day. His involvement in the arts began when he underwent an audition held by P. Ramlee, where he was received as extras. Of extras, little by little he can gain knowledge from P. Ramlee. P Ramlee is very difficult to accept the acting of the other directors. But this honor was given to the Jins Shamsuddin to act in the film Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandung. He also became the main character film directed by P. Ramlee, Pancha Delima in 1957. He had further studies in film at the London Film School from 1970-1972 and received a Diploma with First Class Honours. 1999, received the honorary degree of Master of Letters from Universiti Sains Malaysia. On March 24th, 2010, Jins Shamsuddin received his doctor of philosophy (PhD) from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in conjunction with the convocation-23 UUM. Jins Shamsuddin is married to Puan Sri Halijah Abdullah and had two sons, Putera Hang Jebat and Putera Hang Nadim.


4) AHMAD NESFU

Ahmad Nesfu is one of the actor of Malay film. Ahmad Nesfu was known for calling him “Pak Besar” for having a large nose. Ahmad Nesfu from Tanjung Tokong, Penang, and becoming involved in the arts as an actor aristocracy. While outside the location, he also acknowledged as the Tok Bilal at Onan Road mosque near a production company. Among his most memorable play was when he starred in a Seniman Bujang Lapok, where he held the role as acting Director Ahmad Nesfu P. Ramlee. Ahmad Nesfu is one of the artists who admired by P. Ramlee. Ahmad Nesfu plays the film under the direction P Ramlee is Nujum Pak Belalang, Madu Tiga, Musang Berjanggut, Antara Dua Darjat, Pebdekar Bujang Lapok, Ibu Mertuaku,Tun Fatimah, Tiga Abdul and Nasib Si Labu Labi. At the end of his life, he lived at the Japanese shelter at Jalan Labu stronghold not far from the mosque at Jalan Nanas Aminah Geylang Serai area. Not long after he died, after a long life full of herself in poverty.


5) SENIWATI DATUK SARIMAH AHMAD

Seniwati Datuk Sarimah Ahmad was born on April 28th, 1942 better known as Sarimah is a Malaysian actress most famously known for her work in various black-and-white Malay films of the 1960s and 1970s. Sarimah was one of the stars who discovered his talent by P Ramlee. Sarimah given by P Ramlee general introduction to the film Ali Baba Bujang Lapok. Sarimah a film actress who quickly recognized by Malay movie fans. Among other films where Sarimah is paired with P Ramlee is Ibu Mertuaku, Labu Labi, Madu Tiga, Tiga Abdul, Kanchan Tirana, Ragam P Ramlee and Damak.