Prateik Smita Patil Stays Silent on Wedding Controversy, Prioritizes Happiness.
Prateik Smita Patil and Priya Banerjee’s wedding, meant to be a cherished occasion, faced unexpected controversy due to the absence of Prateik’s father, actor-politician Raj Babbar. The decision not to invite him sparked a wave of opinions, with some criticizing Prateik while others supported his choice. His stepbrother, Aarya Babbar, openly expressed disappointment over the exclusion of their family.
In a recent interview with *The Times of India*, Prateik and Priya addressed the situation, maintaining that they were unaffected by the uproar. Priya emphasized that they were surrounded by their loved ones, including Prateik’s aunts, who played a significant role in his upbringing. “Whatever happened didn’t matter to us,” she said, dismissing external opinions as irrelevant.
Prateik chose not to engage in discussions about his father, with Priya consistently steering the conversation away from the topic. She pointed out that people seeking attention often capitalize on such controversies. “That family was never there in his life, so I don’t understand why this is a topic of discussion now,” she stated. She also criticized those attacking Prateik, arguing that outsiders could never comprehend the struggles of a child who lost their mother at birth.
The controversy further intensified when Aarya Babbar suggested that Priya influenced the decision to exclude the Babbar family. Priya dismissed the claim, stating that women are often unfairly blamed in such situations. However, Prateik admitted that the accusations frustrated him.
Addressing his decision to drop the ‘Babbar’ surname in favor of ‘Smita Patil,‘ Prateik explained that it was about honoring his mother’s legacy. “I need to be wholly and solely associated with my mother. I want to be like her, not like my dad,” he asserted, unconcerned about the potential impact on his career.
On the professional front, Prateik, last seen in *Dhoom Dhaam* on Netflix, is gearing up for his next project, *Sikandar*, starring Salman Khan and directed by AR Murugadoss.