Prateik Babbar, son of the late Smita Patil and actor-politician Raj Babbar, has spoken about marking one year of staying clear of drugs. He spoke about his journey into addiction, and how certain drugs were simply not enough for him. Revealing a dark part of his life, Prateik recalled how he lay in vomit, face down on the floor during one of his drug taking days. He also dwelled upon going into rehab and how there is always the fear of drugs claiming him again, even though he is in a happier space now.

Full marks to Prateik for his candour on a subject most celebrities would never admit to. Talking about the slide into the abyss, shows that he has the courage to show his vulnerabilities to the world. When a famous name and face shows the weaker, human side of their struggle, it resonates hugely with people. It has better recall because of the fame attached to the person, which makes a difference because it commands more attention than an ordinary person’s account.