[1] Dian returned to Indonesia in the late 1970s, soon enrolling at the Jakarta Art Institute; during the same period she taught jazz to Indra Lesmana.

[1] By 1984 she was earning a living through music, at times collaborating with Indonesian stars like Fariz RM, Titiek Puspa, and Guruh Soekarnoputra.

[1] Dian has been involved in several stage musicals, including Guruh Soekarnoputra's Mahadaya Cinta (The Power of Love; 2005) and Kupu-Kupu (Butterfly; 2006), a tribute to Titiek Puspa.

[5] That same year, Dian celebrated her birthday by holding two concerts, on 6 and 7 August, entitled Semesta Cinta (Universe of Love).

[6] The concerts, held at Salihara Theatre in South Jakarta, featured 12 art songs written by Dian and Sitok Srengenge that were sung by 22 singers from a variety of backgrounds.