Zain Mahmood

Zain Mahmood was a Malaysian author and screenwriter of Malay films. He wrote the musical drama Fenomena (1990) [1], the romantic drama Balada (Love Ballad) (1993) [2] and the horror film Fantasi (1994) [3]. Fantasi was shot in 1991 but banned for containing 'un-Islamic elements' until 1994. Its plot revolves around reincarnation, a Hindu and Buddhist concept which Islamists wish to suppress [4]. He also acted in Fantasi and produced Fenomena. He died, in his sleep, in 1994 aged 61.