{
  "id": 15122051,
  "title": "'I Miss Her': Raj Babbar Pays Emotional Tribute To Late Wife Smita Patil On Her 71st Birth Anniversary, Says Her Legacy Lives On",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/i-miss-her-raj-babbar-pays-emotional-tribute-to-late-wife-smita-patil",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/i-miss-her-raj-babbar-pays-emotional-tribute-to-late-wife-smita-patil-on-her-71st-birth-anniversary-says-her-legacy-lives-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar honored his late actress-wife Smita Patil on her 71st birth anniversary, paying tribute to her exceptional talent, warmth, and lasting legacy. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he shared an image of his beloved wife and wrote, \"Smita had a rare sensitivity. Though her journey was tragically brief, her artistry left an indelible imprint. She didn’t merely portray characters - she breathed life into their very souls. I miss her. Her warmth, her extraordinary talent, and everything that made her so special.\" Raj Babbar reflected on Smita's brief but impactful career, stating, \"Remembering Smita Patil on her birth anniversary. Her legacy continues to inspire, move, and resonate across generations. Artists leave this world when they are called - but Smita left behind a part of herself in every heart she touched.\" The actor and politician met Smita on the set of the 1982 film Bheegi Palkein, and their son, Prateik, was born on November 28, 1986. Smita Patil passed away due to childbirth complications on December 13, 1986, at the age of 31. Raised by her parents, Prateik's father Raj Babbar last appeared on screen in the 2024 film Ek Kori Prem Katha, where he played a supporting role alongside Akshay Oberoi, Khanak Budhiraja, and Darshan Jariwala.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar remembered his late actress-wife Smita Patil on her 71st birth anniversary on Saturday, paying a tribute to her extraordinary talent, warmth and enduring legacy. Calling her an artist with rare sensitivity, Raj took to Instagram, shared a picture of the late actress, and said Smita breathed life into the soul of every character she portrayed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Raj Babbar honored late wife Smita Patil on her 71st birth anniversary.",
    "He praised her rare sensitivity and lasting legacy in Instagram post.",
    "Smita Patil died at 31 due to childbirth complications in 1986."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}