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Prateik Babbar Honors Late Mother Smita Patil
14 May
Summary
- Prateik Babbar paid tribute to his late mother, actress Smita Patil.
- He shared a collage of their photos highlighting a striking resemblance.
- Smita Patil passed away at 31 shortly after Prateik's birth.
Actor Prateik Babbar recently took to social media to share an emotional tribute to his late mother, the renowned actress Smita Patil. The actor posted a collage featuring a throwback picture of Smita Patil and a recent portrait of himself, drawing attention to their striking likeness.
Smita Patil, an iconic actress known for her grace and bold attitude, passed away on December 13, 1986, at the age of 31. Her death, reportedly due to complications after childbirth, occurred just weeks after the birth of her son, Prateik Babbar, on November 28, 1986. Prateik is the son of Smita Patil and veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar.
Prateik has often spoken about his childhood, which was significantly impacted by the absence of his mother. He was largely raised by his maternal grandparents and extended family. His father, Raj Babbar, was married to theatre artist Nadira Babbar at the time of his relationship with Smita Patil. Raj Babbar himself has also shared emotional posts remembering his late wife on significant occasions.
