Jamali Shadat Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Yang Hormat Dato’
Jamali Shadat
Honorific Suffix:DIMP
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|جمالي شادات
Birth Place:Kampung Bukit Kapar, Selangor, Federated Malay States (now Malaysia)
Birth Date:18 September 1941
Death Place:Kampung Sungai Pinang, Pulau Indah, Port Klang, Selangor
Resting Place:Sungai Pinang Muslim Cemetery, Pulau Indah, Selangor
Children:8
Yearsactive:1975–2020
Occupation:Comedian

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.

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

YearTitle RoleNotes
1983 Aku Yang Berhormat
1986 Hantu Siang Tuan Kadi
2003 Mr. Cinderella 2 Pak Samad
2009 Senario the Movie Episode 2: Beach BoysEn. Mansor
2010 Semerah Cinta Stilleto Pak Wan
2012 Sun Sun Thatha Mr. Sun Sun Tamil film, the last film

Television

YearTitle RoleProgramNotes
2007 Raja Lawak Astro Season 1 Mentor
2012SugehPak Hamid Telemovie
2016 Upin & Ipin Atan (voice)Appears in 3 episodes

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamali Shadat loves serving community at local mosque and surau. Grace Chan. June 21, 2016. July 15, 2019.
  2. News: Datuk Jamali Shadat is a legend who tickles your funny bone. . Shaharuddi . Muhammad . Khairuddin . Dinah . 13 December 2012 . New Straits Times . 18 July 2019 . 1 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130901181047/http://www.umlib.um.edu.my/newscut_details.asp?cutid=7241 . dead .
  3. Web site: Crackin’ up with Jamali . Devi . K. S. Usha . 21 January 2007 . 18 July 2019.
  4. News: ISA . MOHD. HAIKAL . Jamali Shadat ‘Atan’ meninggal dunia . 3 February 2021 . Kosmo!.
  5. News: Omar . Aref . #Showbiz: Jamali Shadat dies at age 78 . 3 February 2021 . New Straits Times.
  6. News: Jenazah Jamali Shadat selamat dikebumikan . 3 February 2021 . Sinar Harian.