Actor Aarya Babbar has opened up about the ongoing tension within the Babbar family, particularly his strained relationship with half-brother Prateik Patil Babbar. In a recent interview, Aarya spoke candidly about family conflicts, Prateik distancing himself from the family, and the emotional impact it has had on veteran actor Raj Babbar. The interview has now sparked widespread discussion on social media, especially because of Aarya’s strong remarks regarding respect, family ties, and Prateik’s decision to publicly distance himself from his father.
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Aarya Babbar Says He Always Treated Prateik Like a Younger Brother
During a conversation with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Aarya Babbar said that he always considered Prateik Patil Babbar his younger brother and shared genuine affection with him. Aarya expressed shock over how dramatically their relationship has changed over time. According to him, Prateik earlier participated in reality shows alongside the family and openly presented himself as part of the Babbar household.
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He also mentioned that Prateik had attended his stand-up comedy performances and appreciated his work in the past, which makes the current distance even harder for him to understand. One of the strongest moments from the interview came when Aarya Babbar criticized Prateik for allegedly disrespecting Raj Babbar despite benefiting from him earlier in life. Aarya stated that when Prateik needed financial help or support, Raj Babbar was acknowledged as his father.
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However, according to Aarya, when it came to publicly showing respect or maintaining family bonds, that relationship seemed to disappear. The actor questioned what he described as double standards and said he felt deeply hurt watching the family divide grow over the years. While discussing the matter, Aarya Babbar emotionally referenced late actress Smita Patil, who was married to Raj Babbar and was Prateik’s mother.
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Aarya said it was heartbreaking that the son of the woman for whom Raj Babbar had once left everything behind now no longer wishes to acknowledge him publicly as a father figure. According to Aarya, this emotional distance has become one of the saddest aspects of the family’s history. The strained relationship between Prateik Patil Babbar and the Babbar family has been a topic of discussion for several years.