Actor-comedian Arya Babbar He opened up about the complicated history of the Babbar family in a recent interview. Talking about his father Raj Babbarrelationship with the late actor Smita Patil and Prateik’s close bond with half-brother Smita Patil, Arya shared emotional memories, painful truths and her family’s efforts to move forward with dignity.
Arya Babbar on Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s relationship
When asked about Smita Patil entering Raj Babbar’s life, Arya admitted that she was too young to fully understand the situation at the time, but acknowledged the emotional impact she had on the family.“Hua tha. Haan tha. Mohabbat hui thi. Agreeably tha. Dono ki taraf se mujhe lagta hai mohabbat bahut achhi thi,” Arya told Vickey Lalwan.He added, “Kis bachche ko achha lagega ki uske papa ka affair ho raha tha? Agar aapko pata chalta ki aapke papa ka affair bahar chal raha hai, aapko achha lagta?”Despite the pain, Arya said she believes people should move on from the past. “Ho gaya, ho gaya yaar. Everyone moves forward,” he declared.
‘Main Smita Maa ko hamesha izzat dunga’
Arya credits her mother, Nadira Babbar, for teaching her and her sister Juhiri Pratei to treat them with love and respect.“Our mother taught us that. Our father didn’t teach us that,” Arya said as she talked about maintaining warmth towards Prateik no matter the circumstances.Recalling when Smita Patil started referring to her as “Smita Maa”, Arya shared, “Prateik meri maa ko ‘Maa’ bol raha tha. Toh mujhe laga ki agar mera chhota bhai meri maa ko itni izzat de raha hai, toh mera farz hai ki main uski maa izzat ko bhi wahi ko bhi wahi.”He further added, “Main Smita Maa ko hamesha woh izzat aur woh pyaar dunga.”
Arya Babbar takes a dig at Prateik amid the family fallout
Arya also got emotional while discussing the current distance between her and Prateik. Talking about feeling hurt that Prateik Babbar had allegedly alienated her from the family, Arya said that the situation was particularly painful considering the respect that Raj Babbar gave to Smita Patil in their relationship.“Kitne bade dukh ki baat hai ye… jis Smita Maa ke liye papa ne hum sabko chhoda aur chale gaye, aaj wahi Smita Maa ka bachcha jo hai, papa ko papa nahi maan raha hai,” said Arya.He added that despite the emotional strain, Prateik is still his younger brother and would always be by his side if needed.“Aaj bhi agar woh mujhe phone karke bole ki bhaiya main problem mein hoon, 3 baje raat ko aapki zarurat hai, main pahunch jaunga,” said Arya.However, he admitted that things may never feel the same again. “Woh kharoch lag gayi hai bahut buri,” Arya admitted.
Arya reveals that she tried to contact Prateik time and again
The actor revealed that he had repeatedly tried to contact Pratei through calls, messages and voice notes, but reportedly got no response.“I’ve texted him so many times. I’ve called him so many times. I’ve sent him voice notes… but no response,” Arya said.Sharing one of the birthday voice notes sent, she recalled, “Happy birthday beta…agar koi kaaran hai toh baat karo us baat ko suljha do.”
Arya reacts when Pratei changes his last name
The conversation also touched upon Prateik’s various name changes over the years.“Pehle Prateik Babbar tha, phir Prateik Smith hua, phir wapas Babbar hua, ab Prateik Smita Patil hai,” said Arya.When asked why this is happening, he replied, “Mujhe nahi pata sir…maybe there is some numerology going on.”
Raj Babbar “never stopped working”
Arya also reflected on how Raj Babbar dealt with the loss of Smita Patil in 1986.“He’s never stopped working. He’s a hard worker,” Arya said, adding that as he’s gotten older, he’s come to understand better the emotional turmoil his father must have gone through after losing someone he loved deeply.
