SINGAPORE-Malaysia production company, Inkhouse Pictures and Inkhouse Media Pte Ltd, recently revealed that it was currently working on a biopic of legendary entertainer P. Ramlee.
Inkhouse’s managing director Datuk Khairul Anwar Salleh shared the news, saying that the biopic, titled, “P. Ramlee — Jeritan Batinku” would explore the more hidden aspects of the legendary filmmaker’s life.
“Even 50 years after his passing, he remains an everlasting icon, respec-ted for his huge talent and his movies. Deemed as a cultural icon, P. Ramlee is a talented entertainer who captivated the audience with his acting, directing, singing and songwriting prowess.
“His unparalleled comedy and ability to connect with people left an indelible impression on both Malaysian and Singaporean cinema and music. ‘P.Ramlee — Jeritan Batinku’ will reveal the man behind the legend,” he said in a statement.
The biopic is written by actor-director Adlin Aman Ramlie, whose mother Ruminah Sidek and late father AR Tompel had worked with the icon in the past. It will also trace P. Ramlee from his humble beginnings to his rise to stardom.
“We would like to present the P. Ramlee that we never knew. Someone who was brave, who challenged himself and who was very humane,” said Adlin.
