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Brilio.net - Opah and Tok Dalang are two figures who are considered elders in Kampung Durian Runtuh. They are said to have a loving, kind, patient and wise nature. Anyway, wise words and life values definitely come from the words of Opah and Tok Dalang.
Apart from being known for giving advice, the relationship between Tok Dalang and Opah is also interesting to discuss. Plus there is a love story that seems hidden, making Upin & Ipin's story even more interesting to watch.
Because of this, many people do matchology and think that Opah and Tok Dalang have a special relationship. This suspicion stems from Tok Dalang's attitude, who likes to help Upin & Ipin , even though they are not related by blood. Not only that, in several episodes, Tok Dalang calls Upin & Ipin his favorite grandchildren.
Various speculations about the relationship between Opah and Tok Dalang have emerged. Starting from partners, ex-lovers, rejected old loves, to long-time friends.
So what is the real relationship between Opah and Tok Dalang? Why do the two of them look so close that they don't hesitate to help each other? Brilio.net reported from various sources, Monday (20/5), here is the answer.
Atuk Dalang himself does not have a special relationship or special romance with Opah. Unless, the production really wants to make both of them into something. However, so far the relationship between the two is close because of their friendship since childhood.
In one of the episodes entitled "Terompah Opah" season 8, the show shows that Opah and Tok Dalang have known each other since childhood. Unclu Muthu and Ah Tong are included in Opah and Tok Dalang's circle of friends.
The audience is invited to flashback to Opah's childhood, when she was happy to have new terompah (wooden sandals). At that time he and the others swam in the river and made Opah's trumpet float away. Fortunately, one of the terompah was saved by Tok Dalang. However, Opah was still sad because he couldn't wear it again.
The relationship between Opah and Tok Dalang is clear in this Upin & Ipin animated series. It's not surprising that the two of them look very close and rely on each other.
On the other hand, the voices of Opah (Ainon Ariff) and Tok Dalang (Burhanuddin Radzi) in the real world are a married couple. The two of them created the characters Upin & Ipin, and also created a production house called Les' Copaque.
Quoted from Liputan6.com, thanks to the animated series Upin & Ipin, Burhanuddin and Ainon managed to reap a lot of profits. In 2012, for broadcasting Upin & Ipin overseas, the company received a fee of up to IDR 234 million.
(brl/psa)