Prateik Smita Patil Explains Why Father's Family Wasn't Invited to Wedding

The wedding of actor Prateik Smita Patil and his girlfriend Priya Banerjee made headlines in February this year due to the absence of his father, veteran actor Raj Babbar, and his half-siblings Aarya Babbar and Juhi Babbar from the ceremony. In a recent interaction, Prateik explained that the decision was made to honor his late mother Smita Patil, who had complicated history with Raj Babbar's wife, Nadira. Prateik stated that it would have been "unethical" to invite his father's family to the wedding, which took place at his mother's home, given the past complications between the two families. Prateik acknowledged that his decision had strained his relationship with his father and half-siblings.

Key Takeaways:

• Prateik Smita Patil decided not to invite his father's family to his wedding due to the complicated history between his mother and Raj Babbar's wife, Nadira.
• The wedding took place at his late mother Smita Patil's home, which made it difficult for Prateik to invite his father's family.
• Prateik believes it was "unethical" to invite his father's family to the wedding, considering the past complications between the two families.
• The decision was made to honor his mother, who had raised him alone after his parents' complicated relationship.
• Prateik acknowledged that his decision had strained his relationship with his father and half-siblings.
• Raj Babbar and Smita Patil's relationship was complicated due to his marriage to Nadira and his affair with Smita during the shooting of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein.

Statistics:

• Prateik Smita Patil was born in November 1986 to Smita Patil and Raj Babbar.
• Smita Patil passed away due to complications following childbirth.
• Raj Babbar and Nadira reconciled after Smita's death and resumed their relationship.
• 38-40 years ago: The timeline of the complicated history between Raj Babbar's wife, Nadira, and Smita Patil.

Sources:

• Times Now
• IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (2025)
• Contify.com
• Bheegi Palkein (1982 film)