Film Dono Kasino Indro Full
Prospero Barela
After graduating from college, Dono began to gain popularity with the Warkop group, starring in 34 comedy films from 1980 to 1995. They furthered their success with a television series that ran from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, Dono was active as a novelist and frequently wrote articles on social issues for the mass media. He died on 30 December 2001, due to lung cancer.
Dono was born as Wahjoe Sardono in Delanggu, Klaten, Central Java. His father, Tjitro Soedijono, served as a police officer, and his mother was Soenarmi. Among four siblings, Dono was the only son. He interpreted the significance of his name as follows: "Wahyu" symbolizes God's grace, "Sar" denotes being born in the Great Month of the Javanese calendar (which corresponds with the month of Dhu al-Hijja in the Islamic calendar), and "Dono" means gift. Therefore, his name translates to "God's grace as the greatest gift".[1]
Dono started his education at SD Negeri 1 Kebon Dalem for elementary school and later attended SMP Negeri 2 Klaten.[2] As a child, he often found himself in fights provoked by friends, but mainly defended himself and avoided further escalation.[3] Once, he was swept away in a river while returning home after watching a night-long wayang kulit show.[4] For high school, Dono commuted daily by bicycle from Klaten to SMA Negeri 3 Surakarta, covering tens of kilometers.[5] It was during this period that his leadership qualities emerged, leading to his appointment as head of the Student Council (OSIS).[6] Initially aiming to become a doctor, Dono eventually shifted focus to social sciences after not meeting the requirements. He then set his sights on becoming a journalist. During this time, he actively pursued his passion for drawing cartoons, creating caricatures, and writing poems, hoping to see them published in various newspapers.[1]
In 1971, upon graduating from high school, Dono moved to Jakarta to pursue his studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Indonesia (UI), majoring in sociology. His younger sister, Rani Toersilaningsih, who later became a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics UI, mentioned that Dono chose sociology because he had a keen interest in observing people and environments, which he later reflected in his writings and caricatures.[7] Initially, Dono's father preferred him to study political science, but Dono declined. However, after some discussion, his father eventually supported his choice on the condition that Dono remained committed and succeeded in his studies.[7] During his time at the university, Dono became close friends with Paulus Wirutomo, despite being in different academic years. They both independently established student magazines that operated outside of campus bureaucracy. Funding for these magazines came from their own pockets, and although they did not collaborate on the same publication, their competition fueled their creativity.[7]
Following his academic pursuits, Dono actively contributed to several newspapers, including Tribun and Salemba, where he worked primarily as a columnist and caricaturist. Both newspapers ceased publication in 1974.[2] In 1975, Dono was invited to join the radio program Obrolan Santai di Warung Kopi Prambors along with Kasino, Nanu Moeljono, and Rudy Badil. With the addition of Indro in 1976, they officially formed the group known as "Warkop Prambors". Their program aired every Thursday night and became popular for discussing current topics, particularly politics and social issues.[8] During his university years, Dono also participated in the University of Indonesia's Mountaineering Student Group (Mapala UI) alongside Kasino and Nanu. This shared interest in nature and adventure was later depicted in several Warkop films.[9]
During his fifth year as a student at the University of Indonesia, Dono was appointed as a teaching assistant by Selo Soemardjan, a renowned sociology professor. He reunited with Paulus Wirutomo, who had been appointed earlier as a teaching assistant. Together, they shared responsibilities teaching general lectures and group classes. The general lectures aimed to introduce new students to fundamental sociological concepts directly taught by Soemardjan. In group classes, Dono and Wirutomo led the sessions.[7] When Soemardjan couldn't attend the general lectures, Dono and Wirutomo took charge. Their appointment as teaching assistants underscored their academic prowess and dedication, as Soemardjan was discerning in granting such opportunities.[7]
As a lecturer, Dono was known for his strict and disciplined approach. Interestingly, one of his future Warkop colleagues, Nanu Moeljono, was a student in Dono's class. Nanu, however, did not pass the course taught by Dono.[10]
In student movements, Dono was recognized for his outspoken criticism. In January 1974, he participated in the infamous Malari incident, where he and fellow students protested against Japanese economic dominance in Indonesia. The demonstration culminated in the arrest of several University of Indonesia students, including Hariman Siregar, who was then the Student Council chairman.[11] Dono's boldness extended to his caricatures, which often critiqued the New Order government. This drew the attention of intelligence teams and police, who visited his parents' home in Delanggu. His father calmly clarified that Dono's intentions were to reveal truths rather than to undermine the government.[7]
In 1998, Dono once again joined student demonstrations, this time actively defending Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. When security forces attempted to enter the campus, Dono bravely confronted them with only a fire hose, safeguarding thousands of students seeking refuge inside.[11] According to former Kompas journalist Budiarto Shambazy, Dono played a pivotal role in the May 1998 demonstrations that ultimately led to President Suharto's resignation. He contributed by framing speeches, organizing visits to Parliament, and strategizing various student-led protests.[12]
Due to his busy schedule, Dono once neglected his thesis, which focused on educational equity in his hometown of Delanggu. Titled Hubungan Status Sosial Ekonomi Keluarga dengan Prestasi Murid di Sekolah: Studi Kasus SMP Negeri Desa Delanggu, he successfully defended it during a research session in 1978.[13] After graduating with a sociology degree, Dono transitioned away from his lecturing job to pursue entertainment with the Warkop comedy group. During this time, Warkop expanded their presence beyond radio broadcasts to television through the show Terminal Musikal, produced by Mus Mualim and aired on TVRI. They also received numerous invitations to perform outside the city.[14]
In 1980, Warkop released their first film titled Mana Tahaaan... which enjoyed tremendous success during its theatrical run.[15] From 1980 to 1995, the Warkop Prambors, later renamed as Warkop DKI, starred in 34 comedy films and one docudrama. Typically, Warkop released two films annually, timed for Eid Al Fitr and the Christmas-New Year holidays. However, international marketing of Warkop films faced challenges due to copyright issues, particularly concerning the unauthorized use of Henry Mancini's instrumental song The Pink Panther Theme.[9] Additionally, Warkop produced 12 compilation albums featuring comedy and songs, collaborating on two of them with the Pancaran Sinar Petromak and Srimulat groups.[16][17]
Despite his success as a comedian, Dono once declined a scholarship offer for postgraduate studies in the United States to avoid disrupting the formation of the Warkop group.[18] Behind the scenes, he had a three-year dispute with Kasino from 1988 to 1990, centered around differing visions for Warkop's future. Nonetheless, they maintained professionalism while Indro acted as a mediator between them.[19]
Outside of his entertainment career, Dono maintained an active presence as a freelance writer for various print media outlets and frequently participated as a guest lecturer in public lectures organized by universities.[20] He also pursued his passion for cartooning under the pen name "Titi Kusumawardhani," derived from his wife's name.[21] In 1987, Dono published his first novel titled Balada Paijo, which depicts the life of a village youth navigating the challenges of urban life.[22] By the time of his death in 2001, Dono had authored five novels. His final novel, Senggol Kiri Senggol Kanan, published in 2009, shifted focus to marital issues faced by an employee, diverging from his earlier themes of youth life.[22]
Additionally, Dono ventured into film production and screenwriting, notably in the 1991 film Peluk Daku dan Lepaskan, where he adopted the pseudonym "Ario Damar" derived from his sons' names, Andika Aria Sena (nicknamed "Ario") and Damar Canggih Wicaksono.[23][24] Following the release of Pencet Sana Pencet Sini in 1995, Dono, Kasino, and Indro collectively decided to cease making films to show solidarity with the Indonesian film industry.[25] During this period, the industry faced challenges from an oversupply of adult-themed films and competition from international cinema.[23][26] Subsequently, the Warkop group transitioned to television, continuing with the series Warkop DKI, later renamed Warkop Millenium after Kasino's death in November 1997. Dono remained involved in the series until his death in 2001, contributing to its enduring popularity in Indonesian entertainment.[27]
Early in his career, Dono portrayed the character Slamet, initially on Radio Prambors, embodying a simple and naive Javanese man.[28] This characterization continued when he transitioned to acting in films, where Slamet appeared in the initial trilogy: Mana Tahaaan..., Gengsi Dong, and Gede Rasa. In Gengsi Dong, Slamet's full name was revealed as Raden Mas Ngabei Slamet Condrowirawatikto Edi Pranoto Joyosentiko Mangundirjo Kusumo, hailing from a prosperous farming family in his village.[29] Gede Rasa further explored Slamet's challenges after dropping out of college and adapting to life in Jakarta.[30]
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