Smita Patil’s Son Prateik Babbar Reveals He Started Using Drugs At 13: ‘My Family Situation Was…’ – News18
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Prateik Babbar, son of legendary actors Smita Patil and Raj Babbar, has opened up about his battle with substance abuse, which began at just 13.
Prateik Babbar reveals he began using drugs at age 13 due to a ‘complicated family situation.’
Prateik Babbar has been candid about his journey with substance abuse, a battle he faced and conquered. Known as the son of iconic actress Smita Patil and actor-politician Raj Babbar, Prateik struggled with addiction from a young age. His turning point came in 2013 when he entered rehabilitation, emerging sober and committed to his recovery. Recently, Prateik revealed in an interview with Bollywood Bubble that his substance use began not after entering the film industry, as some believe, but as early as age thirteen.
Clearing up misconceptions about his addiction, Prateik explained, “I just want to say that people think, ‘Oh, he entered films, got fame and money, and then started taking drugs.’ No, that’s not true. My drug use began when I was thirteen years old, even before I turned twelve. Yes, I was terrified. So, it wasn’t because of the film industry. Unfortunately, I had a different kind of upbringing, and my family situation was a bit complicated. That’s why I started using drugs. It’s not that fame and money in films led me to it—I had already started using drugs then.”
Prateik also opened up about the lasting impact of his addiction on his personal life, particularly in relationships. “And yes, it did affect me, and still does, especially in relationships. Drugs are associated with trauma, you understand. As long as that trauma isn’t released, it will continue to impact relationships and other areas of life. But there comes a time when you have to work to make things better, which I’ve been doing for many years. My fiancée (actor Priya Banerjee) has been helping me improve in many ways. We’re helping each other grow, though she doesn’t need any improvement—she’s perfect! That’s life, you know; you have to move on,” he shared.
Prateik was previously married to producer Sanya Sagar in 2019, but they separated in 2020, finalizing their divorce in 2023. Earlier this year, he got engaged to Priya Banerjee. His personal journey has been a public one, with his father, Raj Babbar, expressing pride in his son’s progress. “Prateik is there (film industry) and he is doing everything. He is very sincerely working. Beech mein ek waqt aaya tha jab usne sabko pareshan kiya tha aur khud bhi pareshan raha tha lekin ab usne apne aap ko iss tarah se mold kiya hai. God is very kind. (There was a time in between when he troubled everyone and was troubled himself but now he has molded himself. He is doing good work, he is getting good offers),” Raj Babbar shared in an interview with Rajshri Unplugged.
Recently, Prateik was seen in Danish Aslam’s romantic comedy Khwaabon Ka Jhamela, where he stars alongside Sayani Gupta. His journey from addiction to sobriety has been a profound one, with his resilience inspiring fans and industry peers alike.
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