The Love Story of Ridwan Kamil and Atalia Praratya, Ending in Divorce

Ridwan Kamil then tried to approach Atalia in a rather unique way, by offering a job as a reason to get acquainted and ask for her phone number. However, Kang Emil's efforts did not go smoothly. Atalia was known at the time as someone who attracted a lot of attention.

She was approached by many men from various backgrounds, ranging from students, entrepreneurs, to military personnel. Interestingly, Atalia kept a record of the names of the men who approached her in her diary. In that record, Ridwan Kamil was noted as the 42nd man who tried to get close to her.

Knowing that he was not the first, Kang Emil did not immediately back down. Instead, he chose a different approach compared to his competitors. Rather than focusing on pursuing Atalia directly, Kang Emil decided to first win over her mother. He often came to the house, helped with light chores, and built a closeness with the family.

This approach gradually bore fruit. After about six months of courting, Ridwan Kamil finally formally asked Atalia's father for permission to date. With the family's blessing, their relationship moved to a more serious stage.

After going through the dating process and thorough preparations, Ridwan Kamil and Atalia Praratya finally married on December 7, 1996, in Bandung. The wedding was held simply but meaningfully. At that time, Kang Emil financed the wedding with the results of his own work and projects.

From this marriage, they were blessed with two biological children, namely Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz or Eril and Camillia Laetitia Azzahra or Zara. In 2020, Ridwan Kamil and Atalia also adopted a child named Arkana Aidan Misbach, which further completed their family.

Now the marriage of Ridwan Kamil and Atalia Praratya is hanging by a thread. Atalia has filed for divorce from Ridwan Kamil at the Religious Court, and their first divorce hearing will be held on December 17, 2025. The marriage of the couple, which has lasted for 29 years, is on the brink of separation after Ridwan Kamil was suspected of having another relationship with a woman named Lisa Mariana. Currently, the case involving RK and Lisa is still ongoing in the District Court, with RK's latest admission that he had sent money to Lisa, but he denies that Lisa's child is his flesh and blood.