Prateik Babbar’s second wedding to actress Priya Banerjee became a topic of discussion after it was revealed that his father, veteran actor Raj Babbar, and his family were not invited. While the couple remained silent on the controversy at the time, Priya has now addressed the matter, making it clear why they chose to keep certain family members out of their wedding celebrations.
Priya Banerjee Speaks on the Absence of Raj Babbar at Their Wedding
In a recent interview with The Times of India, Prateik Babbar was asked whether not inviting his father to the wedding would impact their already strained relationship. Before he could respond, Priya stepped in and stated that there was nothing to change. She emphasized that Raj Babbar was never present in Prateik’s life, so there was no relationship to mend. “There is nothing to change. There was never anything there. So, I’m confused when people comment, ‘You did this to somebody.’ But no, that family was never there, that person (Raj Babbar) was never there in his life. So, I’m not sure why that question is coming up now, 30 years later,” Priya explained.
Prateik, who has been open about his complicated relationship with his father, chose to remain cautious in his response. He acknowledged that the situation was complicated and something he could not fully discuss at the moment. Priya, however, stood by his side, explaining that Prateik had endured a lot, especially since losing his mother, Smita Patil, just two weeks after his birth.
Prateik Defends Priya Amid Claims She Caused the Rift
Following their wedding, Priya became the target of criticism, with some blaming her for Prateik’s strained relationship with his father and step-siblings. Addressing these allegations, Prateik admitted that it was hurtful to see his wife being dragged into the controversy. However, Priya herself dismissed the negativity, stating that she was not affected by such claims. She pointed out that women are often unfairly blamed in family disputes, and this situation was no different.
While the family’s absence was already a major talking point, Prateik’s stepbrother, Arya Babbar, added fuel to the controversy by sharing a roast video online. In the clip, the stand-up comedian took a swipe at Prateik’s second marriage by referencing their father’s multiple marriages and their sister, Juhi Babbar, also having married twice. The video quickly gained attention, further highlighting the underlying tensions within the Babbar family.
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