P. Ramlee

Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Datuk Amar
P. Ramlee
PSM DA AMN
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Datuk Amar P. Ramlee PSM DA AMN
ڤي رملي‎
	P. Ramlee at the 19th Asia-Pacific Film Festival, 1973
Born	Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh; 22 March 1929; Sungai Pinang, Georgetown, Penang, Straits Settlements, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
Died	29 May 1973 (aged 44); Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Resting place	Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur
Monuments	P. Ramlee Memorial
Other names	Ramlee Puteh
Education	Sekolah Melayu Kampung Jawa; Francis Light English School (1939–1941); Japanese Navy School (Kaigun Gakko); Penang Free School (1945–1947);
Occupations	Actor; singer; musician; filmmaker; composer;
Years active	1945–1973
Notable work	Bujang Lapok film series; Antara Dua Darjat; Sergeant Hassan; Do Re Mi film series; Labu dan Labi film series; Tiga Abdul; Hang Tuah; Ibu Mertuaku;
Spouses	; Junaidah Daeng Harris (m. 1950; div. 1955) ; Noorizan Mohd. Noor (m. 1955; div. 1961) ; Saloma (m. 1961)
Children	7 (including Nasir)
	Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instrument(s)	singer; actor; percussion; saxophone; accordion; trumpet; piano; guitar; viola; ukulele;
Labels	EMI
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Tan Sri Datuk Amar Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh (later Ramlee bin Puteh; 22 March 1929 – 29 May 1973), better known by his stage name P. Ramlee (Puteh Ramlee),^[1] was a Malaysian actor, filmmaker, musician, and composer famous in modern-day Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Southern Thailand.^[2] Born in Penang, Malaya, he is regarded as a prominent icon in their shared region.

P. Ramlee's career in the entertainment industry spanned from the late 1940s until his death in 1973. He made significant contributions to the Malayan-Singaporean film industries, starring in and directing numerous films that are considered classics today. Some of his most notable works include Bujang Lapok (1957), Do Re Mi (1966), and Tiga Abdul (1964).

In addition to his film career, P. Ramlee was also a prolific musician, composing over 350 songs. His music often incorporated traditional Malay elements and became immensely popular across Southeast Asia. His versatility and talent earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his life.

P. Ramlee's legacy continues to influence and inspire new generations of artists in the region. His films and music remain beloved, and his contributions to the cultural heritage of Malaysia, Singapore and the broader Malay-speaking world (i.e. the Nusantara) are celebrated to this day.

^ Murtado, Ali (22 March 2019). "P. Ramlee: Seniman Jenius Keturunan Indonesia yang Terpinggirkan". kumparan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021. Mungkin sedikit yang tahu, jika huruf P di depan nama P. Ramlee adalah singkatan dari 'Puteh'. [Maybe only a few people know that the letter P in front of the name P. Ramlee stands for 'Puteh'.]
^ Alyssa Lee (21 August 2018). "Icon for the ages, P. Ramlee". Buro247. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[1] Murtado, Ali (22 March 2019). "P. Ramlee: Seniman Jenius Keturunan Indonesia yang Terpinggirkan". kumparan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021. Mungkin sedikit yang tahu, jika huruf P di depan nama P. Ramlee adalah singkatan dari 'Puteh'. [Maybe only a few people know that the letter P in front of the name P. Ramlee stands for 'Puteh'.]

[2] Alyssa Lee (21 August 2018). "Icon for the ages, P. Ramlee". Buro247. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

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