Did You Know Prateik Babbar could have been Farhan Akhtar’s stepbrother? Know interesting facts inside

At only two weeks old, Prateik Babbar tragically lost his mother, actress Smita Patil, due to complications from childbirth. In the aftermath, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar had considered adopting him following Smita’s passing. The actor jokingly added that this would have made Farhan Akhtar his stepbrother instead.

During a Zoom interview, Prateik Babbar shared that following his mother’s passing, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar expressed their desire to adopt him. However, the situation became somewhat intricate. He mentioned that under different circumstances, he could have been Farhan Akhtar’s stepbrother.

As a devoted admirer, I often uncover intriguing facts about myself every day, leaving me feeling utterly overwhelmed. If I had known these aspects earlier, my life’s path might have taken a different turn.

Additionally, Prateik disclosed numerous tales from his early years and mentioned that there had been a legal battle over his custody. He admitted that at the time, he was too young to comprehend and could only cry when potential adopters visited him.

In a heartfelt gesture, Prateik Babbar acknowledged the love shown by his late mother Smita Patil’s colleagues, specifically naming Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar among them. He further shared that Amitabh Bachchan has consistently been both kind and supportive to him. Additionally, he disclosed an intriguing fact from his past, revealing that he was conceived on the sets of Mirch Masala in 1987.

As a dedicated follower of my acting career, I embarked on my debut journey in the 2008 romantic comedy “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na,” under the guidance of Abbas Tyrewala. Since then, I’ve had the privilege to be part of numerous films and series, such as Salman Khan’s “Sikandar,” “Four More Shots Please,” “Mulk,” “Mumbai Diaries,” and many more.

In his private wedding held at Smita Patil’s residence, the actor chose not to extend invitations to his father Raj Babbar and brother Arya Babbar. He explained in an interview that due to past tensions between his late mother Smita Patil and Raj’s wife Nadira, he felt it wasn’t appropriate to invite them to Smita’s home. Yet, he mentioned that he would be open to arranging a separate event for them at another time.

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2025-05-13 11:22