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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.
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.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amitabh Bachchan stopped Smita Patil from eating on the floor with lightmen, said ‘it makes us look bad': ‘Aap jao van mein'
Smita Patil was one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation but her untimely demise in 1986 left her fans shocked. Until then, Smita had appeared in films like Mirch Masala, Manthan, Bhoomika, Arth, and had also shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in films like Namak Halaal and Shakti. In a recent interview, Smita's son Prateik shared an anecdote from the set of Ramesh Sippy's Shakti when Amitabh called Smita to have a chat with her after he saw her having lunch with the lightmen on the set while sitting on the floor. In a chat shared on Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel, Prateik shared that during Shakti, which also starred Dilip Kumar and Rakhee, Smita would carry a huge lunch box from her home. During the lunch hours, she would sit on the floor, sit with all the light men and have lunch with them. 'Such a big superstar… Smita Patil, she was sitting on the floor with all the lightmen,' he said. During one of these lunch hours, Amitabh Bachchan happened to walk by and saw Smita sitting on the floor. He called her to the side and told her that her friendliness with everyone would make the others look bad, but she continued to do what she was doing. He shared, 'Amitabh Bachchan walked by and he called her to the side. He 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 vajah se (You sit on the floor so it makes others look. Now we will also have to do it. We are looking bad because of you.)' And she was bindaas, she was like 'Aap jao van mein, main kha rahi hu (You go to your van, I'll eat like this.)'' ALSO READ | 'Don't dub Kannada movies in Hindi, don't release them pan-India': Sonu Nigam tells BJP MP Tejasvi Surya days after Bengaluru language row Smita and Amitabh shared a great professional equation. A few years ago, Amitabh shared in his blog that Smita was very 'uncomfortable' during the shoot of Namak Halaal because 'she just could not understand why she was asked to do what she was asked to do in the film.' He added, '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.'
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First Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Prateik Babbar reveals Shabana Azmi-Javed Akhtar wanted to adopt him after mother Smita Patil's death: 'I could've been Farhan Akhtar's...'
Prateik Smita Patil is currently enjoying the success of HIT: The Third Case, in which he played the lead antagonist read more Smita Patil and Raj Babbar's son Prateik Patil, who recently adopted his mother's name as Prateik Smita Patil, revealed that Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar were ready to adopt him after the demise of his mother. 'I recently found out Shabana (Azmi) ji and Javed (Akhtar) sahab wanted to adopt me after my mother passed away. It was kind of complicated. I could've been Farhan's (Akhtar) stepbrother. I find these new things about me all the time. Aur kya hai, batao (what else is there, tell me). It's also very overwhelming. Ye hota toh main pata nahi kaisi zindagi jee raha hota (If this had happened, I don't know what kind of a life I'd be leading now)," Prateik told Zoom. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'There are many things I hear about me as a child. There was a custody fight for me in my childhood. I was so little, just crying, I had no idea what was happening with me. People wanted to adopt me," he continued. 'I'm very grateful for all the love she gets, and all the goodwill she has in the industry, among all her colleagues and friends. Shabana ji was definitely one of them, along with Javed sahab. Amit ji (Amitabh Bachchan) has always been very kind and supportive. I think everybody from her time, everybody she shared upon with, Naseer sahab (Naseeruddin Shah), Ratna (Pathak Shah) ji, the late great Shyam Benegal obviously. That was a different era. I recently found out about myself, I was conceived on the sets of Mirch Masala (1987)," the actor shared. Prateik is currently enjoying the success of HIT: The Third Case, in which he played the lead antagonist. The survival action-thriller featured Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon and others in prominent roles.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Prateik Babbar Reveals Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar Wanted To Adopt Him After Smita Patil's Death
Last Updated: Prateik Babbar joked about being Farhan Akhtar's step brother. Prateik Babbar is the son of Smita Patil and Raj Babbar. Raj Babbar was already married to Nadira when he started his affair with Smita. However, he left her to marry the actress. Smita Patil passed away in 1986 while giving birth to Prateik. After her death, Prateik was raised by Smita's parents. However, he recently revealed that Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar were ready to adopt him. Prateik Babbar told Zoom, 'I recently found out Shabana (Azmi) ji and Javed (Akhtar) sahab wanted to adopt me after my mother passed away. It was kind of complicated. I could've been Farhan's (Akhtar) stepbrother. I find these new things about me all the time. Aur kya hai, batao (what else is there, tell me). It's also very overwhelming. Ye hota toh main pata nahi kaisi zindagi jee raha hota (If this had happened, I don't know what kind of a life I'd be leading now)." He continued, 'There are many things I hear about me as a child. There was a custody fight for me in my childhood. I was so little, just crying, I had no idea what was happening with me. People wanted to adopt me." The actor mentioned that all his mother's contemporaries have been kind to him throughout his life. 'I'm very grateful for all the love she gets, and all the goodwill she has in the industry, among all her colleagues and friends. Shabana ji was definitely one of them, along with Javed sahab. Amit ji (Amitabh Bachchan) has always been very kind and supportive. I think everybody from her time, everybody she shared upon with, Naseer sahab (Naseeruddin Shah), Ratna (Pathak Shah) ji, the late great Shyam Benegal obviously. That was a different era. I recently found out about myself, I was conceived on the sets of Mirch Masala (1987)," Prateik said. First Published:
