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Sharifah Aini

Sharifah Aini Syed Jaafar
شريفة عيني
Born
Sharifah Aini binti Syed Jaafar

(1953-07-02)2 July 1953
Died5 July 2014(2014-07-05) (aged 61)
Resting placeBukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur
NationalityMalaysian
Spouse
Ali Bakar
(m. 1981⁠–⁠1982)
Children1
Musical career
GenresTraditional, pop, evergreen
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
InstrumentVocal
Years active1968–2014
LabelsEMI

Biduanita Negara Datuk Hajah Sharifah Aini binti Syed Jaafar (2 July 1953 – 5 July 2014), better known by her stage name Sharifah Aini, was a Malaysian singer, known as Biduanita Negara or "National Songstress" after the late Salmah Ismail (Saloma). She won first place in the Radio Television Singapore (RTS) talentime contest "Bintang RTS" competition in 1968, singing "Tiga Malam". She was famously known as Kak Pah.

In Malaysia, she was one of the most enduring artistes to have recorded with the EMI Malaysia. As a tribute, her name was recorded in the Malaysian Book of Records for her contribution.

Personal life

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Sharifah was born on July 2, 1953, in Johor Bahru, Johor. She grew up and started her singing career in Malaysia located at Kampung Melayu Majidee, Johor Bahru.

Discography

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First Era (EP) Album

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First Classical Era Album (1970s)

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Sensational Era Album (1980s)

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1990s album

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Millennium Era album

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Hari Raya Albums

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Movie Soundtracks

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Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1976 Hapuslah Air Matamu Aini
1979 Sumber IIhamku Linda
1981 Bintang Pujaan Rina
2006 Diva Popular Herself Special appearance
2013 Penanggal Sharifah Aminah Cameo appearance

Death

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Sharifah Aini died on July 5, 2014, at Damansara Specialist Hospital, Damansara Utama in Selangor due to lung fibrosis at the age of 61. She was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur.[1]

Honours

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Honours of Malaysia

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References

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  1. ^ Veteran singer Sharifah Aini dies at 61
  2. ^ "2,319 to receive awards in conjunction with the King's birthday". The Star. 7 June 2003. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  3. ^ "SMJ for Sharifah Aini". New Straits Times. 8 April 1983. p. 15.
  4. ^ "Sharifah Aini & Anugerah". carmahlms.com (in Malay). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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