Prateik Babbar, who has overcome many challenges in his life, right from the untimely death of his mother, actress Smitha Patil, due to complications during childbirth, is now on a good footing, both professionally and personally. Here he is, in a freewheeling chat with DC.
Q: What does Beinteha, the name of the short film you recently released, mean?
Q: Tell us about your film Sikander, which Salman Khan plans to release by Eid 2025.
I was surprised when I got a call from director AR Murugadoss. He said, “Hi, I want to work with you – you are very easy to work with.” I felt that I must have done something good at some point. There will be a lot of dhoom dhamaka for this Eid release.
Q What is your role in the film?
Q What was it like working with Shabana Azmi?
The film I am doing with Shabana ji is a kind of art film in Hinglish directed by Vikas Khanna, titled Imaginary Rain. This film is very close to my heart. It is very emotional and a special film for me.
It was God's will that Shabana [Azmi] Ji and I work together. It's a surreal feeling.
On the first day, Shabana ji and I hugged each other and cried. It was a very special moment. She is like my mother. She treats me and considers me like her own son. I can see that son wala pyaar in her eyes when she caresses my face; I feel that love from Shabana ji.