In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Murad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Aziz Mirzan.
| Jit Murad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aziz Mirzan bin Murad (1960-01-17)17 January 1960 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 12 February 2022(2022-02-12) (aged 62) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Education | Sociology (Urban Studies) and Master’s Degree in Art History |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, playwright, theater activist |
| Years active | 1987–2022 |
Aziz Mirzan Murad (17 January 1960 – 12 February 2022) was a Malaysian actor, writer, playwright and theatre activist, who was mostly active in film, television and theatre. Known universally by the nickname 'Jit', he was the eldest son of former Director-General of Education of Malaysia, Murad bin Mohamed Noor (10 April 1930 – 22 Januari 2008).
Life and career
Educated at Victoria Institution in the 1970s, he went on to study sociology and urban planning in Chicago, before obtaining a master's degree in 20th Century Art History in San Francisco.
He returned to Malaysia and in December 1989, he co-founded the Instant Cafe Theatre Company which gained a following for its biting social and political satire.
His first play Gold Rain and Hailstones (1992) was staged in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore.
In 1993 Murad helped start Dramalab, an arm of ICT specifically dedicated to encouraging new writing.
His notable works included Storyteller (1996), based on South-East Asian spoken traditions, Visits (2002), a reworked version of a 1990s comedy, and Spilt Gravy On Rice (2002), which won four awards at the inaugural Cameronian Arts Award 2003.
He was also a noted standup comedian and scriptwriter.
Death
He died in his home in Kuala Lumpur on 12 February 2022, at the age of 62 due to cardiac arrest. He was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Mat Gelap |
| 1992 | Selubung |
| 1995 | Beyond Rangoon |
| 1999 | Perempuan Melayu Terakhir |
| 2000 | Mimpi Moon |
| 2007 | Waris Jari Hantu |
| 2007 | 1957: Hati Malaya |
| 2009 | Talentime |
| 2022 | Spilt Gravy on Rice |
Television
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Dunia Rees dan Ina |
| 2003 | Neon |
| 2004 | Ah-Ha |
Stage
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Caught in The Middle |
| 1993 | Gold Rain & Hailstones |
| 1996 | The Storyteller |
| 2003 | Jit Hits The Fan |
| 2007 | Full of Jit |
| 2009 | One Load of Bull Jit |
Bibliography
- Jit Murad. Jit Murad Plays. Matahari Books (2017). ISBN 9789672128182
- Jit Murad. Two Things. Rhino Press (1997). ISBN 9839476033
References
- Goh, Daryl (12 February 2022). "Jit Murad, celebrated Malaysian theatre stalwart, dies age 62". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- The Who's Who, Malaysia and Singapore. J. Victor Morais. 1971.
- "The Literary Works of Jit Murad".
- "Writer, actor Jit Murad dies". malaysiakini.com. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- MAGANATHAN, DINESH KUMAR. "Theatre mainstay Jit Murad died of cardiac arrest, says family statement". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- Mae Chan (7 Mac 2019). Jit Murad’s lauded play ‘Gold Rain & Hailstones’ makes a comeback to the local stage Options The Edge. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- Melanie Chalil (21 Februari 2019). Jit Murad on writing ‘Gold Rain and Hailstones’, as critically-acclaimed play returns with new cast The Malay Mail. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- "Jit Hits the Fan".
- The story of Jit as he tells it The Star (Malaysia) (11 April 2007). Retrieved 27 November 2012.
- "The Literary Works of Jit Murad". www.viweb.school. Retrieved 12 February 2022.