Prateek Smita Patil marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt tribute to her late grandfather Shivajirao Patil, who played an important role in raising her after the death of her mother, the legendary actress. Smita Patil.Sharing an emotional post on Instagram, Prateek reflected on the love, values and guidance he received from his grandfather. Notably, the actor did not mention his father, a veteran actor Raj Babbarin the post
‘Happy Father’s Day My Cause, My Godfather’
Prateek shared a picture with his grandfather and expressed gratitude for the years they spent together.“Happy Father’s Day from me, my godfather. Words cannot express how lucky I am to have you as my father and grandfather. I am forever indebted and grateful for your love and the years spent with you on this physical earth. The older I get, the more I realize that you were the greatest, most dignified man I knew and will ever know in this life,” he wrote.The actor went on to thank his grandfather for raising him and shaping him into the person he is today.“Thank you for raising me and instilling in me your wonderful values. I am proud to be a part of your wonderful legacy. I will celebrate you every day until our souls are reunited, and then we will celebrate you together for eternity, PA. Rest in power,” he added.
Complicated relationship with Raj Babbar
While Prateek’s Father’s Day post is entirely about his grandfather, it comes amid public interest in his relationship with Raj Babbar.Although neither father nor son has publicly discussed the current status of their relationship in detail, many were surprised when Raj Babbar was absent from Pratik’s wedding celebrations in February last year.In recent years, Prateek has gradually taken up his mother’s legacy. He was earlier known as an actor Symbol BabbarPratik adopted the name Smita Patil and also updated her Instagram profile to reflect the change.
Arya Babbar Its comments have sparked debate
The topic resurfaced last month when Pratik’s half-brother Arya Babbar spoke about the issue in an interview.“When you want all the benefits, he is your father, but when you have to acknowledge him and honor him before the society, he is not your father. What is it? As a big brother, I love him, but when he’s wrong, he’s wrong, and this is where he’s wrong,” Arya said.
Pratik often talks about his childhood
For those unfamiliar, the relationship between Smita Patil and Raj Babbar garnered considerable attention in the 1980s, as Raj was married to theater veteran Nadira Babbar when he fell in love with Smita. Raj and Nadira are the parents of actors Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar.Pratik was born in 1986 shortly before Smita Patil’s death due to complications during childbirth. He was subsequently raised by his grandparents and extended family.Over the years, the actor has spoken candidly about the emotional challenges of growing up without his mother and navigating a complicated relationship with his father. In multiple interviews, he credits his grandparents for providing him with stability, love and a strong value system during his formative years.
