Prateik Smita Patil on taking on his late mother’s surname: ‘Why should anyone be shocked?’

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Even with all this talk about women’s empowerment and matriarchy, it is still uncommon for a child to use their mother’s last name, instead of the father’s. So, everyone’s surprise was understandable as actor Prateik Babbar changed his surname, and adopted his late mother, Smita Patil’s last name.

Interacting exclusively with IANS, the ‘Chhichhore’ actor was asked, “You have recently changed your surname, taking your late mother’s surname. This has left a lot of people shocked.”

Claiming that there is nothing unusual about this, Prateik shared, “Why should anyone be shocked? There is no reason to be shocked. I have taken my mother’s name- there is nothing to be shocked about that – she is my mother after all.”

It must also be noted that Prateik did not invite his pa