KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The late legend of display and track Tan Sri P. Ramlee has undeniably left a mark on the Malaysian film and music historical past.
And his legacy, is one which actors Tony Eusoff and Datin Sofia Jane hope to convey alive for the following era in the upcoming dramedy film Mencari Ramlee.
Set in 1973, the film focuses on the struggles of performers in the film trade comparable to the plight confronted by P. Ramlee.
Tony and Sofia not too long ago spoke to eNews Malaysia on working collectively to honour the late artiste, at a tahlil prayer occasion for P. Ramlee in Teras Jernang Mosque, Bangi.
The two stars stated that they joined the film due to Megat’s script which captivated them and additionally the truth that they’ve been longtime associates in the film trade.
Tony stated it was an honour enjoying the legend earlier than in in P. Ramlee: The Musical and Saloma.
On his function in Mencari Ramlee, the actor stated that it was one his most ‘necessary’ in latest years as he was given the possibility to work with Sofia for the primary time.
“It’s uncommon to discover an actress like Sofia who I consider is really a legend, so working along with her in this film was a blessing.”
‘Mencari Ramlee’ stars (from left to proper) Datin Sofia Jane, Megat Sharizal, and Tony Eusoff.— Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
“She doesn’t have a way of superiority and is a real skilled on set, which impressed me and the remainder of the forged to work more durable as we needed to repay the hassle she put into her function.”
He hopes the film will give the youthful era how issues have been like again in the Seventies and the struggles of artists throughout that point.
“We need to make our youthful audiences recognize not simply P. Ramlee however different Malaysian artists of the previous and remind them of our wealthy historical past of arts and tradition.
“Not solely that, I hope our native younger artists will likely be impressed to push ahead the native arts scene to better heights after seeing the struggles of their forebears.”
Sofia stated that she selected the function of Zaiton (not singer Zaiton Abdullah) not simply due to Megat however as a result of it challenged her expertise as an actress to soar again in time to the Seventies.
“I don’t ‘select’ roles like this, relatively I need to see if I can discover part of myself in the character that I can relate to. That’s what is going to make me tackle the function.
“I feel the particular factor about this story is that it takes place in the Seventies and I loved researching about how folks behaved and talked in that period by way of watching movies.”
She stated that Madu Tiga was the film that impressed her essentially the most as Mencari Ramlee additionally has a singular ‘darkish humour’.
“P. Ramlee’s Madu Tiga is the epitome of affection in a distinct method with how his character exhibits love to totally different ladies in other ways.
“That’s my all-time favorite when it comes to his comedies as a result of not solely did he act in it however he additionally directed it.
“I additionally used Semerah Padi as a interval piece and story of forbidden love,” stated Sofia.
“So all these parts are there in the film, besides it’s in a recent story.
“We needed to pay homage to such a terrific man but in addition hold it enjoyable on the similar time.”
The 52-year-old actress shared that it was particular that P. Ramlee’s granddaughter Najua Mohamad Nasir was a part of the forged that labored along with her carefully.
Najua shared extra private tales of the late artiste to the forged and crew which most individuals didn’t learn about.
“Most of the time on film units actors have to at all times take all the things severely, however this film was one of many uncommon moments when everybody actually had enjoyable.
“We weren’t desirous about performing strategies and everybody simply let go and had a lot enjoyable and there was a lot laughter on this film set. So it was very particular that method.”
Mencari Ramlee is anticipated to be launched in cinemas this September.
