Takdir Ilahi
Takdir Ilahi, also written as Takdir Illahi is a 1950 Malaysian drama film directed by L. Krishnan and produced by Run Run Shaw. It starred Neng Yatimah, P. Ramlee, Daeng Harris, Mohd Yusuf, Siti Tanjung Perak, and Saadiah.
Plot
The second wife of a king becomes jealous of her stepdaughter, Fatimah, due to her husband loving the girl more than her. She conspires to drug Fatimah and take her into the jungle where she hired an assassin to kill her. However, the assassin takes pity on her. P. Ramlee is the warrior who rescues her and despite her terrible injuries, he falls in love with her. He then leads troops in a victorious battle against the neighboring state’s invading army and wins her father’s approval. They marry and later have twins. Fatimah, who has never ceased to pray, suddenly finds that the will of God has restored her arms.
Cast
- Neng Yatimah
- P. Ramlee
- Daeng Harris
- A. R. Tompel
- Daeng Idris
- Mohd Yusuf
- Siti Tanjung Perak
- Sa’adiah
- Fatimah
- Salmah
Production
Takdir Ilahi was directed and written by L. Krishnan for the story, and was produced by Run Run Shaw for Malay Film Productions and Shaw Brothers Studio.[1] The script was written by A. R. Tompel and the music was composed by Osman Ahmad.[1] It starred Neng Yatimah, P. Ramlee, Daeng Harris, A. R. Tompel, Daeng Idris, Mohd. Yusuf, Siti Tanjong Perak, and Sa’adiah in leading roles.[1] It featured Fatimah, Salmah, and Siti Zainab in supporting roles.[1][2]
The film was shot at Alkaff Upper Serangon Mosque in Singapore.[1] It takes the background of the Malay community in ancient times and uses traditional Malay patterned costumes.[3]
Release and reception
Takdir Ilahi was released in September 1950 in Singapore.[1] It was considered one of the best P. Ramlee films, which sealed his reputation and set him on the path to fame.[4]
Citations
Works cited
- The Encyclopedia of Malaysia: Performing arts. Archipelago Press. 1998. ISBN 978-981-3018-56-3. Search this book on
- Shamsudin, Jins (2014-11-18). Filem Melayu: Citra Budaya dan Rakaman Sejarah (UUM Press) (in Bahasa Melayu). UUM Press. ISBN 978-967-0474-70-0. Search this book on
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Takdir Illahi / The Will of God (1950)". Singapore Film Locations Archive. 2022-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ↑ Soelin, Emsjaf (1951-06-20). "ZAINAB, Bintang Harapan Panggung Sandiwara dari Ratu Asia". Aneka (in Bahasa Indonesia).
- ↑ Shamsudin 2014, p. 46.
- ↑ Archipelago Press 1998, p. 132.
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