Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid was a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He was the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat. He was born on 6 April 1963 in Ipoh, Perak. As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas to catch the latest movies.
That was the reason why he was such a talented person growing up. Before venturing into film-making, he worked in a government office. He was a fan of rock music, having joined an amateur band named ‘Drop Out’ in 1986 where he was the band’s keyboardist. Nowadays, all of his films would definitely be favorable by a lot of people. Other than that, he also made many characters went famous because of the films. These are 5 characters made famous by him.
1) Hantu Kak Limah
Delimawati’s character as ‘Hantu Kak Limah’ is definitely one of the most popular characters made famous by the one and only Mamat Khalid and the character also has become a favorite character among horror comedy film fans in Malaysia. Without a doubt, a lot of people would remember this particular character because of the humor factor that it brings along. Surely, one of the iconic characters made by Mamat Khalid.
2) Cik Man
The hilarious behavior of ‘Cik Man’ played by Kamarool Haji Yusof in the movie Rock, Rock Oo! and also Rock Bro is pretty touching for a lot of people. The style of conversation, walking, and lighting a cigarette is quite distinctive for the particular character. Mamat Khalid portrayed the character of Cik Man as one of those responsible for the ups and downs of the band Rimba Bara.
3) Pak Jabit
Man Kadir’s character as ‘Pak Jabit’ started in the film Zombi Kampung Pisang, Zombi Kilang Biskut, Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah and also Husin, Mon & Jin Pakai Toncit. However, Man Kadir or the real name is Abdul Kadir Abdul Manaf passed away on September 7, 2017. Character of ‘Pak Jabit’ then played by Aziz M Osman in Kampong Pisang Bersiri-Siri, 18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang and also Kampong Pisang Musikal Raya Istimewa.
4) Barkoba
Because of this particular character named ‘Barkoba’, the actor that is Bell Ngasri became popular with the dialogue “yak yak yea” that he used to say in multiple films. He appeared in the films of 18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang and Kampong Pisang Musikal Raya Istimewa. This character became popular through the telefilms 16 Puasa and also 17 Puasa but in that film, the character was still known as Ngas and Ngasri.
5) Usop Wilcha
The character named ‘Usop Wilcha’ played by Syed Mohamad Asri Syed Zainal Abidin Jamalullail is featured in the films Zombi Kampung Pisang, Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah, Husin, Mon & Jin Pakai Toncit, Zombi Kilang Biskut , and many others. Dialogue like “Kita Bakor! Kita Bakor!” is quite popular among fans.
Sources: YouTube Hantu Kak Limah, YouTube Rock Oo, YouTube 18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang .