my lovely motherhood: P. Ramlee The Musical

Bapak has always been P. Ramlee’s huge fan since the first day I knew him. He can watch P. Ramlee’s movies for hundred times. He even can switch the channel to Astro Prima just to watch P. Ramlee’s great movies even there is a live rugby match aired on ESPN. Yes, I think every Malaysian loves P. Ramlee. And I think he will be remembered for another hundred years. He is really a real legend.

I Wiki-ed P. Ramlee.

“Tan Sri Dr P. Ramlee (22 March 1929–29 May 1973) was a Malaysian film actor, director singer, and songwriter. Due to his contributions in the movie and music industry, as well as in the literary scene, he is often attributed as the icon of Malay entertainment in both Malaysia and Singapore.”

Yes, he is our icon, our forever icon. How his movies touch our hearts and how his songs make the sick hearts sicker. As Bapak went fanatic about P. Ramlee, so did Mummy. With extra shekel in pockets, Bapak bought 2 tickets to a Theater P.Ramlee the Musical on 31st May 2008. Bapak said that would be the most memorable pre-wedding anniversary before we are going to have the third person in our lives. You-lah. Who else?

The Review

The musical was about his life as an actor, singer, songwriter, musician, screenwriter, film director and all-round Malay film icon. It was started with the rainy night at P. Ramlee’s house while he was just composed the last tune of Airmata di Kuala Lumpur. P. Ramlee acted by Musly Ramlee was really looked like a legend himself. Having him as the late P. Ramlee is the closest to having the real thing. Euww…scary. Then Saloma hugged her Remy from behind while smoking a cigarette and the scene really thugs my heart when Saloma said as if that song was written from someone who is going to die in no time. Liza Hanim reprised her role as the late Saloma was really a superb performance. Tiara is really swift chosen her as the main actress. She can sing and performed at the same time.

And there went the second scene in Penang when P. Ramlee got his first job offer from Malay Film Production by BS Rajhans. And my heart thugs again when Ramlee has to leave his first lover, Azizah acted by Rosnaida. Honestly Rosnaida did quite a good job, but she cannot sing as well as Siti. But still, thumbs up for her first try. Atilia as Junaidah was P. Ramlee’s first wife. The kampung type of girl acted by Atilia was great. My favorite actress for sure is P. Ramlee’s second wife after he divorced Junaidah which is Norizan played by Melissa Saila. Melissa Saila was really nailed Norizan as a strong wife and all I can say is she was just superb! Minus she can’t sing as well as Liza Hanim.

The ensemble cast also gave their best feet forwards. From the props to the costume, swell, there were all superb! Credits to all Enfiniti Production crew. They really deserved the standing ovation! Bravo!!! Below are some shots I managed to take at the musical.