Prateik Smita Patil’s brother Arya Babbar reacts to Sikandar actor dropping dad Raj Babbar’s surname; ‘Name change kar sakte ho wajood nahi’

The rifts within the Babbar family surfaced when Prateik Smita Patil opted not to invite his father, renowned actor Raj Babbar, to his wedding with Priya Banerjee. Not long ago, the Sikandar actor disclosed that he has legally dropped his father’s surname. Recently, Prateik’s brother Arya Babbar commented on this recent turn of events, saying, “One can change their name, but not one’s identity.” Keep reading!

Actor Prateik Babbar has now gone by the name Prateik Smita Patil as a tribute to his deceased mother, actress Smita Patil. In response to this choice, his half-brother, well-known Punjabi actor Arya Babbar, expressed that it’s entirely up to Prateik Babbar (the “Sikandar” actor) to choose the name he prefers and the one he does not wish to keep.

He also informed Hindustan Times, “You are free to alter your personal name, but your identity remains unchanged. I will always be known as Babbar since my existence originates from there. How might one modify such a thing?

In simple terms, the well-known TV personality emphasized that if by some chance he were to adopt a new name tomorrow, he would still be linked to the Babbar family. He added, “I should clarify that Smrita is also our mother.

During a chat with Filmfare, Prateik recently made it official that he is dropping the ‘Babbar’ surname. He explained to the magazine that Prateik Smita Patil carries a strong name and his late mother, the renowned Smita Patil, has an enduring legacy. In essence, he feels he is simply embracing her strength and acknowledges being the son of the esteemed legend Smita Patil.

During an interview with The Times of India, the actor from India Lockdown shared that he is unconcerned about the potential consequences of his actions. Instead, he desires a strong connection solely with his mother, focusing on her identity and her enduring legacy. In simpler terms, the Dhobi Ghat actor articulated his aspiration to emulate his mother rather than his father.

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2025-03-25 19:37