Sad news came from the Indonesian entertainment world. Herry Irama, the younger brother of the King of Dangdut Rhoma Irama , passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 68. His passing left deep sadness for his family, friends, and fans. Rhoma Irama, through his personal Instagram account, reported the news, expressing his great sense of loss.
" Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un. My younger brother, RH Herry Irama bin Raden Burdah Anggawirya, has passed away to the mercy of Allah. With prayers, may ALLAH Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala accept his good deeds, and forgive his sins, and grant him the best and noblest place in the sight of ALLAH Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Aamiin Allahumma Aamiin ," wrote Rhoma in his upload.
Herry Irama's passing leaves behind beautiful memories of his contributions to the world of dangdut music and Indonesian film. Although not as famous as his brother, Herry had a career journey that deserves appreciation, with various unforgettable works.
1. Early Life and Career of Herry Irama
Herry Irama was born in Jakarta in 1957 as the fourth child of Raden Burdah Anggawirya. Since childhood, Herry has shown interest in the world of art, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Rhoma Irama, who was previously widely known as the King of Dangdut. Although he did not immediately achieve fame like Rhoma, Herry was still able to make his name known in the entertainment industry.
Herry's career in music began in 1980. As a dangdut singer, Herry began to be known through the songs he released, one of which was entitled "Irama Bersaudara." He sang the song together with his brother, Deddy Irama. This collaboration not only showcases the musical strength of the Irama family, but also illustrates their closeness in their work.
In addition to being a singer, Herry Irama also entered the world of film. In 1984, he starred in the film "Cinta Kembar," produced by Rhoma Irama. In the film, Herry played as one of the main actors, while Deddy Irama acted as the screenwriter. Herry's participation in the film showed his ability as an actor, not just as a dangdut singer.
2. Musical works that color the world of dangdut
Herry Irama is known to have a different musical style from Rhoma Irama. Although both come from the same family and have a big influence in the dangdut world,
Herry has a unique voice character. One of his best works is the song "Irama Bersaudara," which he sang with Deddy Irama. This song received a warm welcome from dangdut music fans and became one of the mainstay songs in the Indonesian music industry at that time.
In addition, Herry also released the album "Tantangan," which shows his ability to innovate with dangdut music. The songs on this album show his courage in experimenting with the ever-evolving music genre, making him one of the dangdut singers known for his courage to explore musical variations.
Herry Irama is also a symbol of dedication in the world of dangdut music. Although not as popular as Rhoma, he still has loyal fans who appreciate his works. Herry does not only rely on his family's big name, but he also tries hard to build his own identity in the world of art.
3. Herry's Career Journey in the Film World
In addition to his career in music, Herry Irama also contributed to the world of film. One of the famous films he starred in was "Cinta Kembar," which was released in 1984. This film was a production of Rhoma Irama and also featured Deddy Irama. In the film, Herry played the role of actor, while Deddy acted as a scriptwriter and actor.
The story in "Cinta Kembar" tells the story of two brothers, Deddy and Herry, who try to follow in the footsteps of Rhoma Irama's success as a dangdut singer. In addition to the story of a musical career, this film also contains elements of romance between the two main characters who fall in love with two twin girls, Ela and Eli. Herry Irama successfully displays stunning acting, giving his own color to the world of Indonesian cinema at that time.
In addition to "Cinta Kembar," Herry Irama also appeared in another film titled "Ach Yang Benerrr...," adding to his list of works in the art world. Although better known as a singer, Herry's acting skills are also not to be underestimated. He has succeeded in proving that he is a multi-talented artist.
4. The departure of Herry Irama and deep sorrow
The sad news of Herry Irama's passing was first conveyed by Rhoma Irama via his personal Instagram account on March 5, 2025. In his upload, Rhoma wrote, "My biological brother RH Herry Irama bin Raden Burdah Anggawirya has passed away." Rhoma also accompanied this sad news with a prayer that Herry's good deeds would be accepted and that he would receive the best place in the sight of Allah SWT.
Herry Irama's passing has left deep sorrow for his family and fans. Many celebrities and colleagues have also expressed their condolences.
Although he has left this world, Herry Irama is still remembered as a figure who contributed to the world of dangdut music and Indonesian films. He will always be remembered by music and art fans as a man of dedication and talent.
5. Herry Irama's Legacy in the World of Art
The greatest legacy left by Herry Irama is his work in the world of dangdut music and film. Although not as popular as Rhoma Irama, Herry managed to create a number of songs that are still appreciated today, such as "Irama Bersaudara" and "Tantangan." In addition, the films he starred in also made important contributions to the world of Indonesian film, especially in depicting the world of dangdut music.
Herry Irama is known for his high dedication to dangdut music. He did not only rely on the fame of his family's big name, but also tried to build his own identity. Herry Irama's passing is a great loss for the Indonesian art world, but his works will continue to be remembered forever.