en Jamali Shadat

Yang Hormat Dato’
Jamali Shadat
DIMP
Yang Hormat Dato’ Jamali Shadat DIMP
جمالي شادات‎
Born	18 September 1941; Kampung Bukit Kapar, Selangor, Federated Malay States (now Malaysia)
Died	3 February 2021 (aged 79); Kampung Sungai Pinang, Pulau Indah, Port Klang, Selangor
Resting place	Sungai Pinang Muslim Cemetery, Pulau Indah, Selangor
Occupation	Comedian
Years active	1975–2020
Spouse	Datin Lela Yacob (died 2018)
Children	8

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

^ Grace Chan (21 June 2016). "Jamali Shadat loves serving community at local mosque and surau". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
^ ^a ^b Shaharuddi, Muhammad; Khairuddin, Dinah (13 December 2012). "Datuk Jamali Shadat is a legend who tickles your funny bone". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c Devi, K. S. Usha (21 January 2007). "Crackin' up with Jamali". Retrieved 18 July 2019.
^ ISA, MOHD. HAIKAL. "Jamali Shadat 'Atan' meninggal dunia". Kosmo!. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
^ Omar, Aref. "#Showbiz: Jamali Shadat dies at age 78". New Straits Times. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
^ "Jenazah Jamali Shadat selamat dikebumikan". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 3 February 2021.

External links

Jamali Shadat at IMDb

[1] Grace Chan (21 June 2016). "Jamali Shadat loves serving community at local mosque and surau". Retrieved 15 July 2019.

[New_Straits_Times-2] Shaharuddi, Muhammad; Khairuddin, Dinah (13 December 2012). "Datuk Jamali Shadat is a legend who tickles your funny bone". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2019.

[Star-3] 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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