Ali Shahab

There are at least 20 works of books, including several novels, which have been published from 1969 to 2006. In addition, in the world of cinema, Ali has recorded at least 14 film titles and more than 8 television series and soap operas as directors. In addition, Ali was a member of the National Film Council (1989–1994), founder and general chairperson of the Indonesian Production House Association (1991), chairman of the judging division of the Indonesian Soap Opera Festival (1994–1998), and member of the National Film Consideration Agency (1995–1998).

• Name — Ali Shahab • Native Name — علي شهاب • Birth Name — Ali Shahab • Born — 22 September 1941 • Birthplace — Kwitang, Batavia, Dutch East Indies • Died — 25 December 2018 • Place of death — Jakarta, Indonesia • Occupation — * Film director • screenwriter • journalist • novelist • Relatives — Alwi Shahab (elder brother) • Education — ASRI Arts Academy (1958–1963)

His career in the film world began when he was involved as an artistic stylist in the film Di Balik Tjahaja Gemerlapan directed by Misbach Yusa Biran in 1966. After that, his works in the cinemas world was not heard anymore. He only returned to the world of film in the early 1970s when he became acquainted with Suzzanna and Dicky Suprapto, the owner of Tidar Jaya Film. Ali first worked in the field of film directing through the film Beranak Dalam Kubur together with Awaludin in 1972. In addition, while actively filling out TVRI shows, he successfully directed the television series Rumah Masa Depan in 1984. Thanks to the television series, he was referred to as a pioneer in creating a stripping program in Indonesia.