Ssharad Sharaan

Sharad Sharan (sometimes credites as Ssharad Sharaan) is a visionary filmmaker and producer whose ambition has shaped over 100,000 minutes of television programming and four box-office record films. Born in India and forged in the media landscapes of Indonesia and Malaysia, Sharad has left an indelible mark across genres—sweeping drama, slapstick comedy, and high-octane action alike. His love for filmmaking is as expansive as his portfolio. Sharad tirelessly pursues his creative vision, regardless of how others see it. His 2012 drama Ombak Rindu shattered Malaysian box office records and earned him numerous awards, cementing his reputation as a master storyteller. Now based in Jakarta, Sharad is working with EMTEK Group, Indonesia’s second-largest media company, where he continues to push the boundaries of Southeast Asian television and film production. Through his position at SinemArt, Sharad is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to adapt popular Korean box-office IPs into a series of Indonesian films, blending Korea’s global storytelling power with local narratives for Indonesian audiences. With an unrelenting drive to create and a track record of success, Sharad Sharan remains a force shaping the future of film and television across Southeast Asia and beyond.