Raj babbar birthday special: Born on 23 June 1952 in Tundla, Uttar Pradesh, Raj Babbar is 72nd birthday on Monday. Raj, who traveled from villain to hero in the acting world, left a deep impression not only on the silver screen, but also in the field of politics. He was successful in the villain, hero and politicians.

Raj Babbar, who has spread the magic of his performance on stage since childhood, learned the nuances of acting from the National School of Drama (NSD) and then stepped into Bollywood. This journey of his life was full of ups and downs, controversies and achievements.

Start of film career

In 1977, Raj Babbar’s first film ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’ was released. But, he got the real identity in the same year B.R. From Chopra’s film ‘Insaaf Ka scales’. In this, his character made a special impression among the audience.

This negative role brought him into discussion overnight. After this, he never looked back. In the 1980s, films like ‘Prem Geet’, ‘Nikah’, ‘Umrao Jaan’, ‘Aaj Ki Awaaz’ and ‘Agar Tum Na Jaan’ presented him as a romantic and serious actor.

Memorable and strong character

The character of his ‘Faiz Ali’ in ‘Umrao Jaan’ released in 1981 is still remembered. In the 1990 Sunny Deol starrer ‘Ghayal’, he again proved his versatility by playing the role of elder brother. His characters in films like ‘Bodyguard’, ‘Sahab Biwi Aur Gangster 2’, ‘Bullet Raja’ have proved that he can fit in all kinds of roles.

His filmography includes films like ‘Rudali’, ‘Mazdoor’, ‘Wounded Woman’, ‘Waris’, ‘Sansar’, ‘Poonam’, ‘Yarana’, ‘Jeevan Dhara’, ‘False’ and ‘Tevar’, which present their depth of acting in a brilliant manner.

Married with Smita Patil but the end remained sad

Raj Babbar’s personal life was also discussed like his films. In 1975, he married theater artist Nadira Zaheer, with whom his daughter Juhi Babbar and son Arya Babbar. But, in 1982, on the set of the film ‘Bhigi Palakain’, she met actress Smita Patil, after which the love relationship between the two was formed, which rose. This relationship came into the limelight at that time, because Raj was married.

What was it then in the year 1983 Raj and Smita got married and in 1986 their son Prateek Babbar was born. But, destiny had something else. Smita died a few days after the birth of Prateek. It was like a deep shock for Raj. Later he returned to Nadira and added the family again.

His son Prateek has recently married, in which he decided not to call his father Raj. He also said that this decision was taken due to marriage in the house of mother (Smita), as the complications between Nadira and Smita were taken into consideration. However, Prateek also clarified that there is no personal estrangement between him and the secret.

Step into the world of politics

Raj Babbar, who was successful in the film world, entered politics in the year 1989. He entered politics with the Janata Dal. He later joined the Samajwadi Party and won the Lok Sabha elections from Agra in 1994. He won the Lok Sabha seat from Firozabad in 1999 and 2004.

In 2008, he joined the Congress. However, in 2009, he suffered a defeat from Firozabad seat. He has also been the President of the Congress Party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He contested from Gurugram Lok Sabha seat on a Congress ticket in 2024, in which he had to face defeat.

Raj’s daughter Juhi and son Arya are also active in acting, but they did not get as much success as their parents. Juhi played small roles in films like ‘Reflection’, ‘Aiyari’ and ‘Faraz’, while Arya’s first film ‘Ab Ke Bars’ was a flop.

Raj babbar on smita plate: Bollywood’s veteran actors Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s relationship was full of upheaval. The friendship of the two started on the set of the film Bhigi Palakans. Despite being married to Nadira Babbar, Raj Babbar lost his heart on the fearless nature of Smita and then her friendship turned into love. In 1983, Raj Babbar also married Smita.

However, after giving birth to son Prateek Babbar in 1986, Smita was killed due to the comopiation during the postpartum. In an interview, Raj Babbar has revealed the last moments spent with Smita Patil before death.

Smita Patil was apologizing all the way
In fact, recalling the last moments with Smita Patil during an interview to Rediff.com, Raj said, “She kept apologizing during the entire journey from home to the hospital and I told her that everything will be alright. She looked at me with tears. Her eyes said everything. The doctor came out after an hour and told that she had gone into a coma.”

‘Smita’s memories will be my part till the last day’
Raj said about his deep association with Smita, “I was a part of him and it was my part. It is natural that you remember the person who had your heart and soul in your whole life, no matter how brave you call yourself. He and his memories will remain my part till my last day.”

Please tell that after the death of Smita Patil, Raj Babbar returned to his first wife Nadira and he got married again.

Smita described the relationship with Raj Babbar as a painful journey
While talking about her relationship with Smita Patil during an interview to Times of India, Raj had said, “My relationship with Smita was not the result of problems with Nadira. It happened. At the same time, Smita described her relationship as” a painful journey “. In another interview, the late actress said,” We are going to go through a personal margin. It is very easy to say that ‘everything is well’ but it is not very easy in reality. “

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