Prateik Babbar recently shared a touching tribute to his late mother, Smita Patil, by recreating one of her iconic photographs and posting it on social media. The heartfelt post, captioned 'got it from my mf’n mama', quickly went viral, earning admiration from fans who appreciated the personal homage to the legendary actress. Prateik, born on November 28, 1986, is the son of actor Raj Babbar and Smita Patil. In addition to the tribute, Prateik made headlines for a viral video showing him making an unexpected gesture towards paparazzi, highlighting his complex relationship with media attention. He also faced scrutiny for not inviting his father to his wedding, a decision he explained in a recent interview, suggesting that there is more to the story than what is publicly known. In a significant move, Prateik has chosen to drop his father's surname, opting to be known as Prateik Smita Patil to honor his mother's legacy, stating, 'I need to be wholly and solely associated with my mother.' This decision marks a new chapter in his life as he strives to embody the qualities of his mother rather than his father.