Even though he was an orphan, Herman was serious about developing himself in the arts. Moreover, he received encouragement from Kustari, his mother's niece. Herman went to Jakarta to enter the film world. For a while, he stayed at Mukhsin's house. Later, Mukhsin was instrumental in bringing Kustari, who caught the attention of director Hendra. The pairing of Kustari and Herman was successful, the two new stars were liked by the audience.
