Lukman Sardi (born 14 July 1971) is an Indonesian

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of Javanese-

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descent. He is the son of Indonesian

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and a grandson of Indonesian actress,

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Early life and career

Lukman Sardi was born on 14 July 1971, in

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. Lukman is a son of the legend violinist musician

and is a grandchild of Mas Sardi. Sardi began his career as an actor when he played in the 1980s film, ''Anak-Anak Tak Beribu''. Previously, Sardi had starred in some films, like ''Kembang-Kembang Plastik'' and ''Pengemis dan Tukang Becak,'' although only for minor roles.

Personal life

In December 2009, Sardi married Pricillia Pullunggono, who is 13 years younger than he is. After being married for 6 years, Sardi has three sons: Akiva Dishan Ranu Sardi, Akira Deshawn Yi Obelom Sardi, and Akino Dashan Kaimana Sardi. In June 2015, Sardi started a controversy regarding his conversion from

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. This rumor had occurred when Sardi be to be a testimony in the anniversary events of Indonesian Bethel Church Ecclesia, which was uploaded in

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on 24 May 2015. Sardi admits that changing religion is not a compulsion but a call from the heart. It is revealed by him on 30 March 2022 that his conversion was because of spiritual discontentment he experienced during his trip during

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that led him to convert his religion.

Filmography

Film

Television

Director

Awards and nominations

External links

References

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