7 Portraits of Jarwo Kwat Who Has Been Trusted for 18 Years to Star in the Soap Opera 'Para Pencari Tuhan' - The Character of Pak Jalal Makes Udin Annoyed

"Alhamdulillah it's the 18th year, the soap opera Para Pencari Tuhan has managed to survive in the television world, especially during Ramadan. This is a blessing from Allah that we are still given the gift of health, sustenance, and still trusted by our viewers," said Jarwo Kwat when met in the Pondok Kelapa area, East Jakarta, Tuesday (7/1/2025). 

"They always ask on my social media, on Instagram or anywhere, is there going to be another PPT next year. Well, maybe that’s their prayer that PPT will still be around," added Jarwo Kwat.

In addition to the continuously evolving quality of the stories, the atmosphere on set is one of the reasons Jarwo continues to enjoy his role in this soap opera. Every year, PPT introduces new actors who bring a different color to the story. "It's never boring, people have the money hahaha. There’s no sense of boredom because there’s always a new atmosphere. Like new actors, it creates a new vibe. The themes are also new, and that becomes a challenge even though we play in PPT every year. With new conflicts. That’s what makes the story colorful," he explained.

Mr. Jalal, the character played by Jarwo Kwat, is known as a wealthy and arrogant person, but still has a kind-hearted side. Although he often makes the audience annoyed with his nature, his presence is always missed. "They wait for what dialogue will make Udin upset. Even though he makes people angry, he still helps others," said Jarwo.

However, Jarwo emphasizes that his role as Mr. Jalal does not affect his personality in real life. "No, in real life I am still Jarwo Kwat, a simple person, kind-hearted, not arrogant, and diligent in saving," he said, then laughed.

For 18 years, the character of Mr. Jalal has also undergone significant development, both in terms of religiosity and social interaction. The maturation of this character has become one of the elements that keeps the show relevant to the audience.

"Yes, from year to year Mr. Jalal has grown in terms of his character, religiousness, or in his social environment. It continues to develop. Now Mr. Jalal is more mature, more thoughtful, not like before when he was blunt. There is still some bluntness, but it is more mature," said Jarwo.