#SHOWBIZ: 'Retirement brings illness': 80-year-old Dangdut King Rhoma Irama vows to keep singing
JAKARTA: Indonesia's Dangdut King Rhoma Irama has vowed to keep singing and dancing as long as it takes.
JAKARTA: Dangdut legend Rhoma Irama, the 80-year-old monarch of Indonesian music, has pledged to continue singing and dancing despite his advanced age. The iconic artist claims that staying active keeps him mentally sharp and physically fit, preventing illness from setting in. According to Rhoma, retreating from his work would lead to a stroke, as a stagnant mind is detrimental to one's health.
He emphasized the importance of consistently working as long as possible, as it maintains both bodily and mental strength. Rhoma, one of Indonesia's most seasoned performers, started his career in 1958. Besides his passion for music, the singer also adheres to a healthy lifestyle, incorporating regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and daily prayers for strength, discipline, and overall well-being.
To stay physically fit, Rhoma practices silat and swims. Moreover, he is currently in the works of producing his own biographical film, with the hope that it will be released in theaters within the next couple of years.
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