Prateik Babbar pens an emotional note for 'mama queen' Smita Patil

Smita Patil (Pic/mid-day archives); Prateik Babbar (Pic/Yogen Shah)

It's Smita Patil's death anniversary today, December 13. The actress, who was married to actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar, passed away in 1986 at the age of 31, barely two weeks after giving birth to Prateik Babbar due to complications.

Remembering his mother on her death anniversary, Prateik Babbar penned an emotional note, saying she will continue to live within him. "34 years ago today my mother left us," Prateik wrote on Instagram.

Prateik continued: "Over the years.. iv tried to imagine & create the perfect image of her.. in my mind & heart.. we've arrived at a very special place.. a very precious place.. now.. she's the perfect mother.. the perfect woman.. the perfect role model.. the apple of every little boys eye.. that perfect mother every little boy idolises.. & wants to grow up to be like.. the one that will never leave your side.. & stay #4ever (sic)..."

Take a look at the post below:

Before Smita Patil became a household name as an actress, she was a television newsreader on Doordarshan. She has featured in films like Bhumika, Mandi, Manthan, Umbartha, Bhavni Bhavai, Akaler Sandhane, Chakra, Chidambaram and Mirch Masala, among others. During her career, she received two National Film Awards, and was the recipient of the Padma Shri in 1985.

Also read: Prateik Babbar On Bollywood Journey, Drug Addiction: I Feel Lucky To Have Survived

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