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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. Half of the country’s population today are young and vibrant, with enough cash money in their pockets to spend beyond merely fulfilling their basic needs. They are also equally creative as those who make movies and are ready to offer an appreciative nod to their peers.
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.

Beyond Trade And Investment Figures

South Korean Ambassador Kim Chang-beom Underscores Importance Of People-to-people Relations.

4 mins

Farming 4.0

Dattabot’s Hara plans to revolutionize the agriculture sector and help small farmers with blockchain technology.

4 mins

Tricks Of A Crypto Trader

​​How did an IT salesman and his buddies turn a bitcoin-trading sideline into the hottest crypto-asset management firm in Asia?

6 mins

Black Magic Powder

The alchemists at Sila Nano have their eyes on a $31 billion—and growing— lithium-ion battery market. They just might get a nice piece of it.

4 mins

Deep Insights

Neurosensum brings deeper insights on market research with technology.

4 mins

Movie Wizard

To film mogul Manoj Punjabi, the sky is the limit.

7 mins

Baby Boomers

The Bharwani brothers are growing the Kanmo Group into a retail powerhouse.

5 mins

Serving The Needs Of Moms

Local thermal bag maker GabaG takes on foreign rivals to carve a niche in the market.

4 mins

Show Me The Money

Chinese Millennials Are Flocking To The Anime And Gaming Site Bilibili. But Can It Make A Profit?

4 mins

Wheels Of Fortune

Can china’s Ofo export its bicycle-sharing scheme to a car-loving America?

4 mins

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