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Actor
Prateik Patil
, son of the legendary Smita Patil, opened up about finding love again with actress Priya Banerjee following the end of his marriage to
Sanya Sagar
. Reflecting on his journey, he shared that falling for Priya felt effortless and organic. Recalling the moment he knew she was the one, Prateik revealed it was during their
first kiss
— a moment he described as “game over” for him.A Connection That Felt Meant to BeIn a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Prateik revealed that their first kiss was the moment everything fell into place — it was then he realized he had found something truly meaningful. He reflected on how their connection felt like perfect timing, noting that neither he nor Priya were actively seeking love when they met. Both were coming out of significant relationships — she had recently ended an engagement, and he was navigating a divorce. Their paths crossed during the lockdown, a time that unexpectedly brought them together in the right phase of life.
From Instagram Reactions to Real-Life RomanceHe went on to share that their connection initially began on Instagram, where they followed each other but didn’t engage much—just the occasional like or emoji reaction. It wasn’t until he finally mustered the courage to reply to one of her stories that a real conversation began. From there, things progressed naturally. What started with a casual drive soon turned into daily meetings, and the rest, as he described, is history.The Kiss That Changed EverythingReflecting on the turning point in their relationship, Prateik admitted that their first kiss sealed everything for him — it instantly felt different, intense, and unforgettable. From that moment on, their bond grew stronger as they began dating and eventually moved in together. He realized early on that what they shared was unlike anything he had experienced before, and it became clear to him that Priya was the one he wanted to spend his life with.Prateik Babbar, now known as Prateik Smita Patil, is the son of legendary actress Smita Patil and veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar. Following his mother’s untimely death, he was raised by his maternal grandparents, growing up amid a complex family dynamic. Prateik was previously married to filmmaker Sanya Sagar, daughter of politician Pawan Sagar. The couple wed on January 23, 2019, after two years of dating, but parted ways in 2020 and officially divorced in January 2023. In 2025, he found love again and married actress Priya Banerjee, adopting his mother's name as a tribute to her enduring legacy.
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