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September 2018 - FORBES Indonesia

Film critics agree that the early 2000s marked the rebirth of Indonesian films, spearheaded by fresh talents such as directors Garin Nugroho, Rudi Soedjarwo, Riri Riza and Mira Lesmana. Film producers also discovered that a new generation of moviegoers was beginning to consider homegrown films as a sensible alternative to their foreign counterparts.

Thanks to the likes of producers such as Manoj Punjabi, the nation's film industry is today alive and kicking again. Some have even gone as far as saying it is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. While it is still a long way before Indonesia has its own Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese, things are looking up. Indonesian films have drawn international attention, with some winning awards in international festivals.

Indeed, Manoj (45) could not have chosen a better time to venture into the movie business. Like most film producers, Manoj broke into the movie business by making sinetrons (TV serials and soap operas). He then parlayed his vast experience into making motion pictures. The films he produced have garnered just about all awards (Panasonic Gobel Awards and SCTV Awards) available in the country's entertainment realm.

And like most shrewd businessman, Manoj has branched out into other lines of business such as music, property and food & beverages. If his filmproducing career is any indication, he is likely to do well in his new ventures as well. In short, he has what it takes to be successful: the Midas touch.

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