Jamali Shadat

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In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Shadat is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Jamali.
Datuk

Jamali Shadat
Born(1941-09-18)18 September 1941
Kampung Bukit Kapar, Selangor, Federated Malay States (now Malaysia)
Died3 February 2021(2021-02-03) (aged 79)
Kampung Sungai Pinang, Pulau Indah, Port Klang, Selangor
Resting placeSungai Pinang Muslim Cemetery, Pulau Indah, Selangor
OccupationComedian
Years active1975–2020
Spouse(s)
Datin Lela Yacob
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(died 2018)​
Children8

Jamali Shadat (18 September 1941 – 3 February 2021) was a Malaysian comedian known for his ventriloquism and mimicry which are seen in his roles as Atan and Atok in various stage plays.[1]

Career[]

His fame began when he was the first runner up of a Bakat TV competition. After his newly found fame, he was invited to record his jokes on gramophones and later on cassettes and CDs.[2] His comedy is known for being able to appeal to people of different racial backgrounds.[3] His life has played a major role in his comedy as the characters of Atan and Atok were inspired by his village and his upbringing where he met people of different races.[2][3]

Death[]

Jamali died on 3 February 2021 at age of 79, following an old age. He was laid to rest beside the grave of his late wife at the Sungai Pinang Muslim Cemetery in Pulau Indah, Selangor after Zuhr prayers. [4][5][6]

Filmography[]

  • All films are in Malay, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes
1983 Aku Yang Berhormat
1986 Hantu Siang Tuan Kadi
2003 Mr. Cinderella 2 Pak Samad
2009 Senario the Movie Episode 2: Beach Boys En. Mansor
2010 Semerah Cinta Stilleto Pak Wan
2012 Sun Sun Thatha Mr. Sun Sun Tamil film, the last film

Television[]

Year Title Role Program Notes
2007 Raja Lawak Astro Season 1 Mentor Astro
2012 Sugeh Pak Hamid Telemovie
2016 Upin & Ipin Atan (voice) TV9 Appears in 3 episodes

His other television appearances include Atan Oh Atan Oi (2000), and the Jamali Shadat Show (2001).[3]

Awards and nominations[]

Award Year Category Result
Anugerah Lawak Warna 2014 2014 Special Jury Award - Veteran Artist Won

References[]

  1. ^ Grace Chan (21 June 2016). "Jamali Shadat loves serving community at local mosque and surau". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b Shaharuddi, Muhammad; Khairuddin, Dinah (13 December 2012). "Datuk Jamali Shadat is a legend who tickles your funny bone". New Straits Times. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Devi, K. S. Usha (21 January 2007). "Crackin' up with Jamali". Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  4. ^ ISA, MOHD. HAIKAL. "Jamali Shadat 'Atan' meninggal dunia". Kosmo!. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  5. ^ Omar, Aref. "#Showbiz: Jamali Shadat dies at age 78". New Straits Times. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Jenazah Jamali Shadat selamat dikebumikan". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 3 February 2021.

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