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Sule Disputes Obligation to Support Stepdaughter, Accuses Ex-Husband of Ungratefulness
A prominent Indonesian comedian, known as Sule, has publicly stated that his children are under no legal or moral obligation to financially support Bintang, the daughter of his former brother-in-law, Teddy Pardiyana, and the late Lina Jubaedah. The dispute centers on accusations of financial dependency and a legal challenge regarding inheritance rights.
Sule acknowledged that his children, particularly Putri Delina, have voluntarily provided financial assistance to Teddy when he claimed to have needs for Bintang. “I never forbid them from giving something to their siblings,” Sule stated, according to reports from SL Media. However, he expressed regret that this generosity has been misconstrued, creating a narrative that suggests his children live comfortably while Bintang struggles.
The situation escalated after Teddy Pardiyana filed a request for determination of heir with the Bandung Religious Court on December 1, 2025, seeking to establish Bintang’s legal claim to inheritance. Respondents in the case include Sule’s children – Rizky Febian, Putri Delina, Rizwan Fadillah, and Ferdinand Adriansyah Sutisna – as well as the estate of Lina Jubaedah. This action followed a prior statement asserting that Bintang was not considered a sibling to Lina’s other children.
Sule vehemently refuted any obligation for his children to provide ongoing support. “In my opinion, there is no obligation for my child to support his half-brother. Let him work,” he asserted. He further accused Teddy of ingratitude, stating, “This person is ungrateful.” Sule highlighted that his children’s contributions have been consistent, adding, “From the beginning, it has been funded, thank God, in my opinion.”
The comedian contrasted his own experience of supporting five children with Teddy’s perceived inability to care for one. “It’s a shame, men can’t take care of one child. I can take care of five children,” Sule remarked. He dismissed suggestions that his financial capacity influences the situation, emphasizing, “Don’t talk about being incapable, ‘oh because Sule has a lot of money,’ the result of my work is the result of my work, so you work.”
Sule also addressed the issue of inherited assets, clarifying that any potential claim by Bintang would be contingent on discussing the estate’s distribution. He stated, “Inherited assets from the deceased, if indeed there is a share in Bintang, only if we talk about it heritage. Those assets should be assets of joint parents.” He further emphasized his prior contributions, noting, “Meanwhile, I gave the house and shophouse to the deceased. Teddy didn’t have any assets.”
Sule underscored that he is primarily concerned with protecting his children’s rights and ensuring any claims regarding Bintang’s inheritance are addressed only after his children’s rightful shares are secured. The situation remains ongoing, highlighting a complex family dispute with legal ramifications.
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