Legendary Bangsawan theatre large Rahman B, who had a protracted and distinguished profession within the native performing arts scene, died earlier in the present day, in response to an announcement made by Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka. He was 87.
It was reported that Rahman B, or Abdul Rahman Abu Bakar, died in Hospital Kuala Lumpur on account of Covid-19 issues.
Born in Klang, Selangor in 1934, Rahman B was finest recognized for persevering with and broadening the Bangsawan theatre legacy left behind by his actor dad and mom Abu Bakar Salleh (higher generally known as Bakar M) and Kasminah, who launched their eldest little one to the world of conventional performing arts within the early Nineteen Forties.
In the early years of his profession as a toddler actor, Rahman B realized the ropes of Bangsawan theatre and touring life throughout the nation from his dad and mom and siblings, earlier than regularly constructing a reputation for himself outdoors the household group.
Bangsawan, or Malay Opera, is a neighborhood theatre type in Malaysia, which has each conventional and fashionable theatre components. It has roots that return to the late nineteenth century, when Indian sea merchants launched the people theatre artwork type right here.
As a Bangsawan actor, Rahman B displayed versatility all through his profession with pivotal roles in reveals corresponding to Raden Mas, Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup, Tombak Brunei, Tujuh Perigi Di Gunung Curdu, and Laksamana Bentan.
In the Nineteen Fifties and 60s, Rahman B toured extensively throughout the nation with numerous Bangsawan productions put collectively by troupes corresponding to Rahman Star Opera and Bangsawan Bintang Timur.
On stage, Rahman B charmed audiences all through the nation, however he additionally was always evolving his craft by increasing the language of previous world theatre, including fashionable performing strategies and Western influences to the equation.
Outside performing, Rahman B additionally picked up theatre directing, and realized about costume, stage and prop design. He additionally sang, performed music, danced and was a martial arts exponent.
As he widened his performing arts information, he additionally pushed and challenged his beloved Bangsawan theatre style to adapt to the occasions.
In the Nineteen Seventies, he launched works by Shakespeare to Bangsawan theatre, together with a widely known Hamlet manufacturing in Bahasa Malaysia, whereas his stint producing TV reveals noticed Bangsawan components integrated into native dramas and scripts.
In 1994, National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Aswara) recognised Rahman B as an Adiguru Bangsawan, an honour which led him to an energetic function in advising and provoking a brand new technology of conventional theatre practitioners.
With greater than seven a long time of performing arts expertise, Rahman B is thought to be Bangsawan theatre’s most revered and influential practitioner, with the Seniman Negara – the nation’s highest arts and tradition title – bestowed upon him in 2004 on the sixth Anugerah Seni Negara awards.
