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India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Prateik Smita Patil on dropping his surname: I didn't want to belong to them
Actor Prateik Smita Patil never minces words when it comes to speaking candidly about his personal life. He recently revealed that his mother's family and his father, Raj Babbar, were involved in a custody battle over him. Prateik admitted that he initially felt 'bitter' towards both parents while questioning his identity. He also opened up about his decision to adopt his mother's in a recent interview with Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel said, "I was born Prateik. There was a custody battle for me from my mom's side of the family and my father's side of the family. My mom's side won. There was still a battle for the surname. Finally, in the passport, it was 'Prateik Smit Babbar'. It wasn't even Smita, so growing up, I was 'Prateik Smit Babbar.' In school, everyone thought I was Christian because they would wonder, 'Why Smit?', no one cared for Babbar. Everyone just called me Smit."He further said, "In my first film, my name was Prateik Babbar, and then the devil got the better of me and I started thinking 'Kaun hai maa? Kaun hai baap? (Who is mom? Who is dad?)' Then I started thinking, 'I don't want to be Patil, I don't want to be Babbar. I want to be just Prateik.' For a few films, I was only Prateik because I was bitter about my parents. I was like, I don't want to belong to them. They have only given me trauma my entire life. I don't want to belong to them, and then I continued with Prateik."advertisementWhile pointing out his changed name, the actor concluded, "I had to embrace that name, it makes me complete. Now, I am complete, I feel complete. Priya (Banerjee) said 'Prateik, you owe it to her; she gave her life for you, you owe that, you are her son' and that hit differently. I was like 'this is who I have to be'." Earlier, Prateik, in an interview with Times Now, had said that he did not invite his father and his family to his wedding since it took place at his mother's place. The actor stated that it would have been 'unethical to have him and his family,' since his late mother and Nadira Babbar had complications in the got married to Priya Banerjee in a close-knit family ceremony. Sharing the photos, Priya wrote, "I'll marry you in every lifetime (sic)."Prateik was last seen in Nani-starrer Telugu crime action-thriller 'HIT: The Third Case.'
India Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anaganaga review: A decent film about life beyond marks
Stories are only for entertainment – are they though? Education is a serious business. But, what kind of business? Education, in most setups, equals mind, mug-up and marks. Then what's the word for reading, writing, learning and understanding? A child's education is always gauged by the marks they score in exams, but in this race to score more, most children lose their curiosity and intrigue. Yet, in almost every childhood memory, there is one teacher who keeps their innocent sense of intrigue intact and stands apart from the meaning 'Once upon a time', is a story about one such teacher who weaves interesting stories to ensure that his students don't simply mug up theories only to forget them later, but understand concepts and retain the learning. The film, streaming on the OTT platform ETV Win, has been written and directed by Sunny Sanjay and features Sumanth, Kajal Choudhary and Master Viharsh in the film follows Vyas Sir (Sumanth), a primary school teacher loved by students but not so loved by the management for his style of teaching. He is married to Bhagi (Kajal), who is also the principal of the school. Their son Ram (Viharsh), who studies at the same school, struggles with his marks and is unable to handle the pressure from his teachers. Unable to cope, Ram fails five subjects in his exam and is humiliated by his own mother in front of the entire school. What does Vyas Sir do to help his son? Can Ram overcome his problems? What happens next as the stakes get higher and emotions even more intense? The answers to these questions and more form the core of the Sunny Sanjay deserves credit for penning such an insightful story, tastefully garnished with emotion. The film, in parts, is reminiscent of the Nani-starrer 'Jersey' for the way it leans into the emotions of a father-son bond. However, this story is not flawless. While the first half shines a light on the father-son bond, problems in the education system, a teacher's innovation, and quite simply the children, the second half derails into a melodramatic tale of a seemingly failed despite these flaws, delivers an impactful film that raises several questions about the Indian education system. Not listening to a child's problems is the biggest concern – and that's what the director attempts to highlight, along with a solution: that teachers must be kind and Sumanth delivers well as the loved and respected Vyas Sir. He brings a certain innocence to the screen, evoking the charm of everyone's favourite teacher. Although there are moments of monotony now and then, he leaves a lasting impact with the Viharsh deserves a special mention, especially for his climax monologue. That scene – and this little bundle of talent – is a definite tearjerker. Kajal Choudhary's performance, however, is underwhelming. Her character had all the potential to raise the emotional stakes of the film, but didn't quite get filmmaking style of 'Anaganaga' leaves behind a mixed bag of opinions. While some might call it outdated, others might call it nostalgic. The music, cinematography, editing, colour grading, set design, dialogues – all departments had a distinct early 2000s touch. Some moments might even remind viewers of ETV's daily soaps. Even though it leaves some room for disappointment, the film as a whole pleases the films have previously explored the flaws of the education system – 'Taare Zameen Par', '3 Idiots', 'Super 30', 'Hindi Medium', the Kannada film 'Drona', the Tamil film 'Vaathi', and more. Each time these films are released, they reignite discussions about the Indian education system. Now, 'Anaganaga' also has the potential to join this club – but will this film, at last, bring about real change?Only time will tell.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Prateik Smita Patil recalls being a drug addict: Was thrown out of film institute
Actor Prateik Smita Patil opened up about becoming a better man from someone who relied heavily on substance abuse during the early days of his career. The actor, who was recently seen in Nani-starrer 'HIT: The Third Case', spoke in an interview and revealed that he was also thrown out of a film institute because of his an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Patil shared that he would always regret that phase of his life, because this was the last image his grandmother saw of him on her deathbed. The 38-year-old lost his mother a month after his birth. He has talked at great lengths about missing his mother, actor Smita Patil, and how his life would have been different if he had been raised by actor said, "The grandparents saw the worst of me in those last few years. I was a raging addict. My grandmother died seeing me as an addict. That's something I regret. I wish she could see the man I have become today." He revealed that it was after his debut Hindi film - 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' (2008) - that he got enroled at a film institute. Patil said he pursued his film studies for two years, after which he was 'thrown out' because of his drug actor narrated, "I shot 'Jaane Tu...' and then I went to Whistling Woods. I was studying a little bit here and there. There was a kind of slump as I didn't know what I was doing. I was there for about two years, and then I was thrown out of Whistling Woods for doing drugs. Now that I think about it, it is funny. I got thrown out of every school and college I went into. I was a menace." advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Banerjee (@priyabanerjee)Patil was born in November 1986. He lost his mother, legendary actor Smita Patil, in December of the same year. She suffered from a childbirth complication called puerperal sepsis and died on December 13, aged the same interview, the actor also talked about growing up 'hating' both his mother and father, because they were 'unavailable'. He said, "Being unavailable and growing up, everything just felt different — people started treating me differently, offering pity and love. It was just different and because of that, I started hating them. I didn't want to be associated with them."Patil's doesn't share a good equation with his father, actor Raj Babbar. He recently got married to his longtime partner, Priya Banerjee, but didn't invite his family to the Watch
News18
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Retro Sees Sharp Drop On Day 2 In Box Office, Collects Rs 7.5 Crore
Last Updated: Notably, the second day saw a major drop in the collection as the film opened with a whopping Rs 19.25 crore, marking the South actor's biggest opener of his career till now. Retro, the Suriya and Pooja Hegde starrer gangster drama film has received mixed responses from fans and critics alike. While many praised the cast performances, others were disappointed with the screenplay. On its day 2, the film witnessed a huge drop in its box office collection. According to the early estimates by it minted Rs 7.50 crore across all languages on Friday, taking the film's 2-day collection to Rs 26.5 crore Nett India. Notably, the second day saw a major drop in the numbers as the film opened with a whopping Rs 19.25 crore, marking the South actor's biggest opener of his career till now. Going by the numbers, the film's two-day collection is slightly lower than Kanguava, Suriya's previous release. It collected a total of Rs 33 Crore in two days. However, Retro is expected to gain momentum in the coming days, and the extended weekend at the box office will only add to the numbers. Karthik Subbaraj helms the film, which also stars Joju George, Santhosh Narayanan, Jayaram, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj in the lead roles. Retro follows the story of Paarivel Kannan, aka Paari (played by Suriya), a former gangster raised by a don, Thilakan (played by Joju George). Paari tries to put his violent past behind him and settle down with his love, veterinarian Rukmini (Pooja Hegde). Talking about the film, the director, during a media interaction, said, 'This is not your typical redemption arc. It's about a man who has no idea what peace is like until he meets someone who tells him it's possible. The tension between who he was and who he wants to be is where the romance exists." Suriya, on the other hand, shared an important message with all his fans. He shared that although his character smokes in the film, he doesn't promote it. 'Just a word of caution: I'm only smoking for the film. Please do not take up smoking in real life. Once you start, it's impossible to stop. You'd think one puff would be enough, but you can't stop after that. I will not endorse it, so don't do that." Retro faced a box office clash with Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh's Raid 2, as well as the Nani-starrer action thriller Hit 3. First Published:
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'HIT: The Third Case' Box Office Collection Day 2: Nani and Srinidhi Shetty- starrer rakes in Rs 31 crore
Nani-starrer action thriller HIT: The Third Case continued its strong performance at the box office on its second day, as the film added Rs 10 crore to its impressive opening, according to early estimates. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Box Office Collection According to trade analyst Sacnilk, the film had already earned around Rs 21 crore on its first day, bringing the two-day total to approximately Rs 31 crore across all languages. The Telugu version dominated collections with Rs 20.25 crore, while the Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam versions contributed smaller shares. Theatre Occupancy On Friday, 2 May, the film maintained a solid audience turnout, especially in Telugu-speaking regions, where overall occupancy stood at 52.27%. Morning shows saw 34% occupancy, which rose to nearly 55% during afternoon and evening screenings, peaking at 66% for night shows. In Tamil Nadu, HIT: The Third Case registered a more modest overall occupancy of 24.41% on the same day. Morning shows attracted about 15% of the audience, with afternoon and evening shows drawing close to 29% and 19% respectively, while night shows improved to 34%. However, the turnout for the Tamil version remained lower than that of the Telugu release. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, HIT: The Third Case is a gripping crime thriller that follows SP Arjun Sarkaar, a top officer in the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT). The story revolves around Arjun's investigation into a series of brutal murders that take him across various locations in India, including Srinagar and Visakhapatnam. Nani delivers a powerful and intense performance as the troubled yet relentless cop. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film also features , Surya Sreenivas, , and Brahmaji in key roles. The film is the third instalment in the HIT franchise and has been praised for its dark tone, intricate plot, and realistic portrayal of crime investigation. It has been well-received by audiences, making it one of Nani's biggest box office successes to date.
