P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee, one of the defining figures in Malaysia’s entertainment industry, was
born in Penang March 22, 1929. He was drawn to music at a young age, winning
acclaim at various amateur talent shows. After a stint in the Japanese Navy he
got serious about his musical studies. However, in 1948 he acted in his first
movie, Chinta, kicking off a career that lasted over a quarter century in the
film industry. Just six years later he would be directing, writing, starring in,
and composing the scores for his movies. His films were consistent box office
successes, and often captured indu...
