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Raj Babbar Honors Smita Patil on Her Birth Anniversary

10/18/2025

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Raj Babbar (Indian actor) commemorated his wife Smita Patil (Indian actress) on her birth anniversary, October 17, 2025.
He posted an Instagram tribute praising her use of cinema to challenge norms.
Babbar reflected on her impactful yet brief career and her death at 31.
Their son, Prateik Smita Patil, changed his name to honor his mother.
He included her portrait at his wedding as a tribute.

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Raj Babbar (Indian actor) commemorated his wife Smita Patil (Indian actress) on her birth anniversary, October 17, 2025.
He posted an Instagram tribute praising her use of cinema to challenge norms.
Babbar reflected on her impactful yet brief career and her death at 31.
Their son, Prateik Smita Patil, changed his name to honor his mother.
He included her portrait at his wedding as a tribute.