Veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar remembers his late wife, actress Smita Patil, on what would be her 71st birth anniversary. Multiple outlets report that he shares an emotional Instagram note and photo, saying he misses her and highlighting her talent and warmth. The tribute emphasizes her ability to bring depth to the characters she played and notes the lasting impact of her short career.
Sources also provide biographical context about their relationship and Smita Patil’s death in 1986. Babbar and Patil met on the sets of the 1982 film “Bheegi Palkein,” and their son Prateik was born on 28 November 1986. Patil died weeks later, reportedly from childbirth complications, on 13 December 1986, at age 31. Outlets further mention her last film work as “Galiyon Ka Badshah,” and recall that she is remembered for performances across a range of acclaimed films. One outlet also adds that Prateik plans a low-key family celebration for the anniversary.
