Para Pencari Tuhan

Para Pencari Tuhan (The Godseekers) is an Indonesian television series created by Deddy Mizwar. The series focuses on a musalla caretaker Bang Jack (portrayed by Deddy Mizwar) and people living around him as they learn to practice Islamic value in their lives. It is first aired on 16 September 2007. It is aired only every Holy month of Ramadan, during suhur on 03:00–04:30 WIB in Season 1–6, and 03:00–04:00 WIB in Season 7–present and during iftar on 18:00–19:00 WIB (in Season 1–6 and season 13) on SCTV. This show also features a Telequiz. As of 2023, the series had 424 episodes and is airing its sixteenth season which premiered on 23 March 2023.

Para Pencari Tuhan
Created by
  • Deddy Mizwar (Season 1-6, 14-15)
  • Zairin Zain (Season 8)
  • Senandung Nacita (Season 7-13)
Directed byDeddy Mizwar
Kiki ZKR
StarringDeddy Mizwar
Melky Bajaj
Aden Bajaj
Isa Bajaj
Zaskia Adya Mecca
Akri
Annisa Suci Wulandari
Agus Kuncoro
Udin Nganga
Asrul Dahlan
Jarwo Kwat
Anggia Jelita
Tora Sudiro
Lavicky Nicholas
Dea Lestari
Dinda Kirana
Agus Wibowo
Cindy Nirmala
Temon Templar
El Manik
Country of originIndonesia
Original languageIndonesian
No. of seasons16
No. of episodes424
Production
Producers
  • Deddy Mizwar (Season 1–6, 14–16)
  • Zairin Zain (Season 8)
  • Senandung Nacita (Season 7–13)
Running time90 minutes (Season 1–6)
60 minutes (Season 7–present)
Release
Original networkSCTV
Picture format4:3 (Season 1–10)
16:9 (HDTV) (Season 11–present)
Original release16 September 2007 (2007-09-16) –
present

Plot

The series originally focuses on three ex-criminals, Chelsea, Barong, and Juki who have recently been released from prison and are unable to go back to their previous lives. They soon find themselves in a musalla and let its caretaker Bang Jack (portrayed by Deddy Mizwar) guide them. The series also has several subplots taking place in the same village, such as Ustad Ferry's job as a television presenter, the romance between Ferry's sister-in-law Aya and her old friend Azam, and the economic struggles of two best friends Udin and Asrul who have a mixed relationship with the rich businessman Jalal. Over the seasons, there are changes in the character lineup and eventually the original village is destroyed by a flood in the eleventh season. Later seasons focus on Bang Jack, Jalal, Udin and Asrul along with new characters in new settings.

Cast

Season 1
  • Deddy Mizwar as Ahmad Zakaria "Bang Jack", H. Husin Tabi'at (season 12), Nagabonar (season 12)
  • Isa Bajaj as Juki (season 1–10)
  • Melky Bajaj as Chelsea (season 1–10)
  • Aden Bajaj as Barong (season 1–10)
  • Zaskia Adya Mecca as Aya (season 1–8, 10–11; guest season 9)
  • Akrie Patrio as Ustad Fery (season 1–11)
  • Annisa Suci as Haifah (season 1–10, recurring season 11)
  • Agus Kuncoro as Azam (season 1–11)
  • Udin Nganga as Zulfikar Baharuddin "Udin"
  • Jarwo Kwat as Ahmad Jalaluddin "Jalal"
  • Asrul Dahlan as Asrul
  • Artta Ivano as Kalila (recurring season 1, main season 2–11)
  • Mira Zayra as Mira (recurring season 1–2, main season 3–12)
  • Idrus Madani as Idrus "Pak RW" (recurring season 1–2, main season 3–11)
  • Joes Terpase as Joes (recurring season 1–2, main season 3–12)
  • Hakim Ahmad as Hakim (recurring season 1–2, main season 3–12)
  • Irma Annisa as Bu Jalal (recurring season 1–5, main season 6–15)
  • Turaekhan Roy as Roy (recurring season 1–7, main season 8–14)
  • Maulana Firdaus as Maulana (recurring season 1–8, 10–11; main season 9)
  • Yanto Tampan as Acip (recurring season 1–10, 12–13; main season 11)

Season 2–11
  • Tora Sudiro as Baha (season 2–3), Badar (guest season 16)
  • Henidar Amroe as Widya (season 5–8, 10–11; guest season 9)
  • Irma De Vanty as Herlinah (season 5, recurring season 6–7)
  • Erma Zarina as Loli (recurring season 5, main season 6–13)
  • Dara Rulyant as Dara (season 2-8)
  • Slamet Rahardjo as Wijoyo (season 6–8, 10–11; guest season 9)
  • Vitta Mariana as Heli (season 6–11)
  • Fachri Albar as Fachri (recurring season 7, main season 8)
  • Alfie Alfandy as Domino Febrianto (season 8–11)
  • Teddy Syah as Azmi (season 10)
  • Jaja Mihardja as Haji Jaja (season 10)
  • Inneke Koesherawati as Dewi (season 10)
  • Nurul Qomar as Haji Balotelli (season 11), Abah Nyinyi (season 12)

Season 12
  • Miqdad Addausy as Viral (season 12–14)
  • Nadya Fricella as Hera (season 12, 14)
  • Irfan Siagian as Maing (season 12–14)
  • Rochman as Sukarni Bombi Yusenberg (season 12–14)
  • Totos Rasiti as Atep (season 12–14)
  • Ujang Ronda as Ajung (season 12–14)
  • Dimas Anggara as Fadhli (season 12)
  • Dina Lorenza as Nurlaela (season 12)
  • Sania Velova as Putri (season 12)
  • Silvia Anggraini as Alya (season 12–13)

Season 13
  • Syakir Daulay as Ustad David (season 13–14)
  • Betari Ayu as Zahro (season 13–14; recurring 15)
  • Yasamin Jasem as Alexandria (season 13–14)
  • Bella Nurmala as Sifa (season 13)
  • Adinda Dei as Ocie (season 13)
  • Andi Annisa as Anna (season 13)
  • Arman Hidayat as Sobirin (season 13)
  • Agung Putra Prawira Nugraha as Apip (season 13)
  • Kukuh Prasetya as Bahrudin (season 13)
  • Silvia Anggraini as Alya (season 13)
  • Ozzol Ramdan as Ujang the vegetable vendor (season 13, 15)

Season 14
  • Angel Lisandi Putri as Putri Sandi Angel (season 14)
  • Linda Ramadhanty as Asma (season 14)
  • Edwin Superbejo as Kunang (season 14)
  • Ery Makmur as Ipong (season 14)
  • Alodya Desi as Mulan Safira (season 14)
  • Vizza Dara as Maya Estira (season 14)
  • Meriel Jessica as Pepi (season 14)
  • Unang as Kardiman (season 14)
  • Ingrid Widjanarko as Grandma (season 14)

Season 15
  • Lavicky Nicholas as Habib (season 15)
  • Dea Lestari as Lara (season 15)
  • Salma Paramitha as Bulan (season 15)
  • Dinda Kirana as Matahari (season 15)
  • Tio Pakusadewo as Galaxy (season 15–16)
  • Bima Sena as Ali Verpool (season 15)
  • Opie Kumis as Amor (season 15)
  • Ridwan Ghani as Soni (season 15)
  • Ira Wibowo as Karmila (season 15)
  • Yurike Prastika as Mak Dharti (season 15)
  • Arswendi Nasution as Nasib (season 15)
  • Cok Simbara as Netral (season 15)
  • Maudy Koesnaedi as Nurjannah (season 15)
  • Tohir Jokasmo as Tohir (season 15)

Season 16
  • El Manik as Haji Soleh (season 16)
  • Renaga Tahier as King (season 16)
  • Edbert Destiny as Dobleh (season 16)
  • Faiz Vishal as Gembel (season 16)
  • Cindy Nirmala as Cupi (season 16)
  • Janis Aneira as Isyana Solehati (season 16)
  • Temon Templar as Ronald (season 16)
  • Shahnaz Haque as Ira (season 16)
  • Keanu Azka as Tiadi (season 16)
  • Tsana Zakiyah as Dwi Yanti (season 16)

Special appearances
  • Hafifi TB as Hafifi (season 1–11)
  • Dara Rulyant as Dara (season 1–10)
  • Anggia Jelita as Marni (season 1–10)
  • Deliana Siahaan as Juki's mother (season 1–9)
  • Benk Benk as motorcycle taxis driver (season 1)
  • Aty Cancer Zein as Febri's grandmother (season 1)
  • Linda Leona as Linda (season 5–10)
  • Junaedi as Junaedi (season 1–13)
  • Juk Ng as Juk Ng (season 1–13)
  • Agus Wibowo as Agus (season 1–13)
  • Andre Taulany as Deo (season 15)
  • Sakurta Ginting as Joni Sakura (season 15)
  • Kadir Srimulat as Kadir Mubarak (season 15)
  • Revaldo as Dika (season 15)
  • Zairin Zain as Rohim (season 15)

Productions

Development

Prior to the thirteenth season, Deddy Mizwar said that many actors, such as Idrus Madani and Agus Kuncoro, stopped appearing because they moved to another production houses. Deddy also believed that it would be hard to insert old characters into a new story when their arc have ended.[1] A similar sentiment was expressed by Deddy before the fifteenth season; he said that the story arc for old characters would revolve around the same theme all over again.[2]

Casting

In thirteenth to fourteenth season, Syakir Daulay were cast to play Ustad David.[3] Betari Ayu to portray Zahro.[4] Yasamin Jasem was selected to portray Alexandria.[5]

In fifteenth season, Lavicky Nicholas was roped in to play Habib. Dinda Kirana was chosen to play Matahari.[6] Dea Lestari and Tio Pakusadewo was cast to play Lara and Galaxy.[7] Maudy Koesnaedi was cast as Nurjannah.[8] Andre Taulany joined the cast as Deo.[9]

Reception

Viewership

According to AGB Nielsen data, the first season of Para Pencari Tuhan gained 32% share in average dan was watched by nearly all age demographics.[10]

SCTV's public relations said that Para Pencari Tuhan third season gained 20.7% share per episode.[11]

Awards and nominations
Award Date of ceremony Category Result Ref.
Bandung Film Festival 2008 Best TV Series Won [12]
Best TV Series Director
Anugerah Syiar Ramadan 2021 Soap Opera Programme [13]

References
  1. Syifa Ismalia (28 April 2020). "Alasan Pemain Lama Tak Ikut Main di Para Pencari Tuhan Jilid 13". Fimela (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  2. Vincentius Mario (1 April 2022). Andika Aditia (ed.). "Alasan Deddy Mizwar Tak Ajak Pemain Lama Sinetron Para Pencari Tuhan untuk Berperan di Jilid 15". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  3. Gita, Ira (26 April 2020). "Main Sinetron Para Pencari Tuhan, Syakir Daulay Sebut Impiannya Jadi Nyata". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  4. Marhendri, Denny (19 April 2021). "Curi Perhatian, Ini Momen Betari Ayu saat Berperan di Para Pencari Tuhan Jilid 14". Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  5. Intania Hafidha, Selma (15 April 2020). "6 Potret Yasamin Jasem, Pendatang Baru di Sinetron Para Pencari Tuhan Jilid 13". Liputan 6 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  6. "Jadi Matahari, Dinda Kirana Lebih Dominan Dibandingkan Bulan di Sinetron Para Pencari Tuhan (PPT) Jilid 15". Kapanlagi (in Indonesian). 22 November 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  7. Kunthi Rosary, Regina (23 March 2022). "Main di Para Pencari Tuhan Jilid 15, Tio Pakusadewo: Saya Jadi Mengenal Allah". Kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  8. Kurniawan, Ari (1 April 2022). "Sempat Menolak, Maudy Koesnaedi Terima Ajakan Deddy Mirzwar Main di PPT Jilid 15". Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  9. "Andre Taulany Dipercaya Main di PPT Jilid 15, Akui Lupa Suasana Syuting Sinetron". Merdeka (in Indonesian). 18 January 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  10. Ruslan Burhani, ed. (27 September 2007). "Grup Bajaj Belajar Aktor Lewat "Para Pencari Tuhan"" [Bajaj group learns acting from Para Pencari Tuhan]. ANTARA (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  11. "Siar Segar Para Pencari Tuhan" [Fresh messages of Para Pencari Tuhan]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). 30 August 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  12. "'Ayat-ayat Cinta' Borong Piala Festival Film Bandung". detikHot. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  13. Suci Nurhaliza (22 October 2021). Alviansyah Pasaribu (ed.). "Daftar pemenang Anugerah Syiar Ramadan 2021". ANTARA. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.