Actor Arya Babbar has addressed the controversy surrounding a joke from his stand-up comedy act that referenced his half-brother, actor Prateik Smita Patil. The clip, which recently went viral on social media, sparked debate online and once again brought attention to the strained relationship between the two siblings. Arya has now clarified the intent behind the joke, insisting that it was never meant to insult Prateik personally.

Arya Babbar clarfies the intention behind the joke

Speaking about the incident, Arya explained that the joke was part of a larger segment in his comedy routine. He maintained that he was merely talking about real-life situations and observations, adding that the audience found humour in the context. According to him, “I was just stating facts,” while emphasizing that the crowd interpreted the line as a joke. He also said he was surprised by the level of outrage the clip generated online.