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NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Amitabh Bachchan Reacted Strongly To Smita Patil Sitting On The Floor And Eating With Light Men
Patil worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the film Shakti (1982). Her son Prateik shared a story about her lunch habits on set. Bachchan advised Patil that her actions influenced others' perceptions. New Delhi: Smita Patil was one of the most acclaimed actresses of the 1970s, with films like Mirch Masala, Manthan, Ardh Satya, Arth and Mandi to her credit. Despite being a phenomenal actress, she was extremely down-to-earth. Smita Patil had worked in a film called Shakti (1982) with Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, and Rakhee. Recently in conversation with Varinder Chawla's YouTube Channel, Smita Patil's son Prateik Smita Patil shared an incident that had taken place on the sets of the above-mentioned film. Prateik revealed how Amitabh Bachchan had reprimanded Smita Patil for bringing lunch from home and sitting on the floor and eating with the light men. Prateik revealed, "Such a big superstar, Smita Patil, eating lunch on the floor. One day Amitabh Bachchan called her to the side and said listen you are screwing it up for people like us. Tum baithte ho neeche aise sab ke sath toh hum kharab dikhte hain kyunki hum nahi karenge toh hum kharab dikhenge. Humko bhi karna padega abhi. Hum bure lag rahe hain aapki wajah se. (You sit on the floor with everyone, and it makes us look bad because we aren't doing it. We would also have to do it because it looks bad otherwise). And she was bindaas, she was like, aap jao van mein, main kha rahi hu (You go to the van, I am eating here)." Amitabh Bachchan and the late Smita Patil worked in other films like Namak Halaal (1982), and Pet Pyar Aur Paap (1984). On the work front, Prateik was last seen in HIT: The Third Case led by Nani and Srinidhi Shetty. The film also had Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh, Komalee Prasad, and Nepoleon, among others, in key roles.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Told Smita Patil Not To Eat On Floor With Crew: 'Humko Bhi Karna Padega'
Last Updated: Smita Patil's grounded nature once left Amitabh Bachchan amused on a film set, recalls Prateik Babbar. Late actor Smita Patil, known for her powerful performances in classics like Mirch Masala, Manthan, Bhoomika, Arth and Namak Halaal, continues to be remembered for not just her talent, but also her humility. In a recent interview with Varinder Chawla on his YouTube channel, her son Prateik Babbar shared a heartwarming anecdote from the sets of Shakti (1982), where Smita shared screen space with legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar and Rakhee. Prateik recalled how his mother would bring a large lunchbox from home and sit on the floor with the lightmen during lunch breaks. 'Such a big superstar… Smita Patil, she was sitting on the floor with all the lightmen," he said. Amitabh Bachchan, too, has spoken fondly about his Namak Halaal co-star. In an older blog post, he wrote about her discomfort during the film's shoot. 'She just could not understand why she was asked to do what she was asked to do in the film," he noted. 'But she did it with a lot of personal persuasion from me and it came out fine. She was gentle and frail but stronger than anything you could ever encounter in a woman… truly a gift we lost we never should have." First Published:
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amitabh Bachchan told Smita Patil not to sit on the floor and eat with light men: 'Hum bure lagte hai aapki wajah se'
Smita Patil is not only known for her powerhouse performances in films like Mirch Masala, Manthan, Ardh Satya, Arth and Mandi to name a few, but also for being a down-to-earth personality. Her son Prateik Smita Patil recenlty shared a heartwarming incident from the sets of Shakti (1982) which starred legends like Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhee. (Also read: Prateik Smita Patil reveals the real reason behind not inviting father Raj Babbar to his wedding, says sorry) In an interaction with Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel, Prateik recalled how Smita would bring her lunch from home and sit on the floor with light men and share food with them. "Such a big superstar, Smita Patil, eating lunch on the floor. One day Amitabh Bachchan called her to the side and said listen you are screwing it up for people like us. Tum baithte ho neeche aise sab ke sath toh hum kharab dikhte hain kyunki hum nahi karenge toh hum kharab dikhenge. Humko bhi karna padega abhi. Hum bure lag rahe hain aapki wajah se. (You sit on the floor with everyone, and it makes us look bad because we aren't doing it. We would also have to do it because it looks bad otherwise). And she was bindaas, she was like, aap jao van mein, main kha rahi hu (You go to the van, I am eating here)," Prateik said. Amitabh and Smita worked together in films like Shakti (1982), Namak Halaal (1982), and Pet Pyar Aur Paap (1984). Smita also made a guest appearance in Sharabi (1984), which had Jaya Prada as the female lead. Prateik was recently seen in the movie HIT: The Third Case. Helmed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film features Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in lead roles, along with Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon and others in key roles.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raj Babbar once called 'first' wife Nadira ‘mature' enough to understand his love for Smita Patil: ‘I was traumatised by her...'
Smita Patil remains a legend in Indian cinema even today. She acted in more than 80 films in about a decade. Known for her beauty, grace, and strong acting skills, she won hearts in films like 'Arth', 'Akrosh', 'Mirch Masala', and 'Nishant'. But beyond her on-screen success, it was her personal life , especially her relationship with actor Raj Babbar , that people remember with curiosity and emotion. How Smita and Raj's Love Story Began Raj Babbar was already married to theatre actress Nadira when he met Smita Patil on the sets of 'Bheegi Palkein' in 1982. Their friendship grew steadily. Babbar shared in a past interview with The Times of India , 'Smita entered my life unexpectedly. When I met Smita Patil for the first time, I realised there was depth to her character. She was generally very friendly and sought my advice once in a while. Gradually, we formed an intimate bond.' He also made it clear that his relationship with Smita was not born out of problems with Nadira. 'My relationship with Smita was not the result of problems with Nadira – it just happened. Nadira was mature enough to understand my feelings. Juhi (second child) always loved being with Smita.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The bond between Raj and Smita soon grew stronger and they decided to marry, despite the complicated circumstances. The joy and tragedy of Smita and Raj's marriage Smita and Raj's married life was not easy. The society labelled Smita as a 'homebreaker', which added to her challenges. But despite the difficulties, their son Prateik Babbar was born in 1986, bringing joy to the family. Tragically, Smita died due to childbirth complications at just 31 years old. Raj Babbar later revealed how deeply her death affected him. 'Smita left me forever. I was traumatised by her death. But I didn't want my problems to affect the lives of those who counted on me. I sought refuge in my work, but the wounds took time to heal.' After Smita Patil's untimely death, Nadira Babbar surprised many by welcoming Raj Babbar back into her life. Despite facing public ridicule for accepting the man who had left her for another woman, Nadira stood firm in her decision and never wavered. EXCLUSIVE | Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Gen Z Love Woes Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘You Live On In Every Pore': Shabana Azmi's Message To Late Father Kaifi Azmi
Last Updated: Shabana Azmi shared a throwback photo with her late father, Kaifi Azmi, to mark his death anniversary. Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, known for her illustrious five-decade career and multiple accolades, is just as admired for her humility. Beyond her professional achievements, she shares a deep bond with her parents: renowned poet Kaifi Azmi and stage actress Shaukat Azmi. On May 10, marking her father's death anniversary, the Arth actress posted a heartfelt photo with him, along with a touching tribute. On Instagram, Shabana Azmi dropped a monochrome photo from her albums featuring her father, Kaifi Azmi. The snap was from the veteran star's childhood days. Alongside the priceless gem, Shabana Azmi penned a meaningful message to mark her father's 23rd death anniversary. 'Abba .. 23 years since you left but you live on in every pore of my being," read her caption. The post shared by the veteran star stirred a wave of emotions among her friends from the industry and fans alike. Reacting to this, eminent actress Lillete Dubey, renowned for her roles in Zubeidaa, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and others, expressed, 'What a lovely pic! Ah! Dads… mould breaks with them .. big hug." Veteran journalist Bhawana Somayaa penned, 'Lovely pic. Aaj socha toh aansoo bhar aaye." Director Faraz Arif Ansari, known for films like Sheer Qorma, Bun Tikki, and Gippi, penned, 'Sending lots of love to you." Kaifi Azmi is widely credited with bringing the richness of Urdu literature to Indian cinema. Apart from penning iconic ghazals and poems, he contributed to several films as a lyricist, screenwriter, and even actor. A recipient of the Padma Shri, he was honoured with numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career. Many years after his demise, in 2015, a documentary film titled Diksha was made based on his life and directed by Raman Kumar. Afterwards, Shabana Azmi and her husband, Javed Akhtar, also wrote and performed on Kaifi Aur Mein, a play based on the Urdu poet's life, works and the memoir of his wife, Shaukat Azmi – Yadon Ki Rahguzar (Down Memory Lane). Coming to Shabana Azmi's professional front, she was last seen in the Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh starrer movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. First Published:
