Thanks To Ganjar, Ronny Tjandra Will Work On The Film Waldjinah: Javanese Diva

Waldjinah and Menil Ester (VOI)

JAKARTA - The life journey of the Surakarta keroncong maestro, Waldjinah, will be brought to the big screen. The film is a form of appreciation for Waldjinah's dedication in the world of Javanese music and culture.

The production plan for Waldjinah was conveyed by Ronny Paulus Tjandra, the producer and screenwriter of the film "Waldjinah: Javanese Diva" when he met with the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo in Puri Gedeh, Semarang, as quoted from a statement from the provincial government, Sunday 7 August.

The initiative was positively welcomed by the Governor of Central Java (Central Java), Ganjar Pranowo.

"I've been to Waldjinah's house twice. She told me about her career, about finger and kebaya, and how to survive at the end of her career. If so, this would be a very good film," said Ganjar.

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo admitted that Waldjinah's figure was phenomenal. Not only because of his ability in keroncong music, but also because of his loyalty in performing kebaya with jarik and bun.

The governor hopes that the filming entitled "Waldjinah: Javanese Diva" will be able to involve a number of existing communities. Both the music community, especially the keroncong community, as well as the batik and kebaya community.

After the meeting, Ronny, as the screenwriter and producer of the film, said he was very happy.

"I kulanuwun (permission) to Pak Ganjar because we are planning to make a film about Mrs. Waldjinah who is a resident of Solo City. We plan to shoot in Solo which is also part of the Central Java region. Thank you for being well received by Pak Ganjar," he said. after the meeting.

Ronny explained that the film will tell the story of Waldjinah's journey in the period 1952-1987 or when Waldjinah was 7 years old to 42 years old. The period when Waldjinah was matched with singing talent until she succeeded in gaining success and became a keroncong maestro.

"This film started with my colleague Ayu Sulistyawati who said that Waldjinah's son, Mas Bambang, said that he wanted to make a work about his mother. An award so that his mother is honored, remembered and remembered by people again. I consider this a very good wish and must supported," he said.

It is this background that makes Ronny hope that this film can be produced and completed in the near future. "I want this film to be finished and watched live by Waldjinah in good health. Because this year she will be 77 years old," said Ronny.

Ronny, who is also the director of the film, has also targeted several well-known Indonesian actors to be involved. Even at the meeting he also asked the governor's willingness to play in a scene that he specially prepared in the film.

"Waldjinah is a figure who is very thick with Javanese culture. We want to take it as a film setting. Including how she became an icon of keroncong, kebaya, and bun who refused to be released," he concluded.