Arya Babbar defended his viral stand-up joke about half-brother Prateik Smita Patil, saying he was “just stating facts” and never intended to insult him. Calling the backlash exaggerated, Arya also expressed willingness to reconcile, saying he would talk if Prateik answered his calls

Prateik Smita Patil reacted after half-brother Arya Babbar accused him of using Raj Babbar for financial and emotional sympathy. Calling the claims “misinformation,” Prateik defended his struggles, hard work, and personal journey while criticising public discussion of private family matters