Jakarta – Indonesian celebrity Raffi Ahmad received a heartfelt and unexpected gift from close friend and fellow actor Gading Marten: a vintage car brimming with sentimental value. The gesture, revealed on social media earlier this week, has resonated with fans and sparked a wave of appreciation for the enduring friendship between the two prominent figures.
The surprise unfolded following Ahmad’s 39th birthday on February 17th, 2026. Marten presented Ahmad with a meticulously restored 2005 Honda HR-V, a vehicle that holds a special place in Ahmad’s past. The emotional exchange was documented and shared on both Ahmad and Marten’s Instagram accounts, quickly going viral across Indonesian social media platforms. The gift isn’t simply about the car itself, but a tangible reminder of Ahmad’s early struggles and subsequent rise to fame, according to Marten.
A Vehicle Steeped in Nostalgia
Ahmad’s reaction, captured in a video posted on Instagram, was one of genuine shock and emotion. “This car… wow, this is my struggle car, right? The color is exactly the same,” Ahmad exclaimed, as reported by detikHOT. “Where did you even find this? This is incredible, I’m so emotional. And it’s a sporty one, even better specs than mine!”