Raj Babbar is one of the most well-known actors in the Hindi film industry, with a career spanning Bollywood, Punjabi cinema, and politics. He rose to fame in the 1980s with memorable performances in films like Insaaf Ka Tarazu and Bheegi Palkein. Over the years, however, the actor’s personal life often became as widely discussed as his professional achievements. Now, his son Aarya Babbar has opened up about Raj Babbar’s past relationships, including the actor’s alleged dating rumours with veteran star Rekha.Raj Babbar's son on father's affairs rumoursIn a recent conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Aarya Babbar spoke candidly about growing up amid discussions surrounding his father’s relationship with late actress Smita Patil. Raj Babbar was married to theatre veteran Nadira Babbar when he fell in love with Smita Patil. Raj and Nadira share two children, Aarya and Juhi, while Raj and Smita later welcomed son Prateik Babbar.Aarya admitted that while the situation may have once been painful for the family, they have all "moved on" from that chapter. He explained that he was only three or four years old when Smita Patil entered his father’s life, so he does not remember much about what was happening at home during that period. However, he acknowledged that people still continue to discuss the relationship even decades later.According to Aarya, despite all the accomplishments his father and family achieved over the years, the conversation around Raj Babbar’s affair continued to overshadow everything else. He said it was unfortunate that one personal chapter became the defining memory attached to their lives. The actor added that since the family itself has made peace with the past, people outside should also move on.You Might Also Like:Speaking further, Aarya admitted that no child likes hearing stories about a parent having an affair. However, he said he eventually accepted reality and chose not to carry emotional baggage over it. During the interview, he even joked that his father later had “another affair,” indicating that life moved on for everyone involved.On alleged dating rumours with actress RekhaThe conversation also touched upon Raj Babbar’s alleged dating rumours with Rekha after the death of Smita Patil. When asked about it, Aarya responded carefully but honestly. He said, "If you are asking me if he was attracted towards Rekha, she is so beautiful, who will not get attracted? Won’t you feel attracted? I would feel attracted. So if he felt attracted, he felt attracted. It’s human. What’s wrong in that?"Though Aarya did not directly confirm any relationship between Raj Babbar and Rekha, his comments suggested a mature and practical outlook towards personal relationships. Several reports earlier stated that, when Raj Babbar and Rekha came close, both were going through difficult phases in their personal lives. Raj was dealing with the loss of Smita Patil, while Rekha was trying to move on from a long relationship. Their bond may not have lasted long, but it reportedly gave them emotional support and comfort during a challenging time.You Might Also Like:For those unaware, Smita Patil passed away at the age of 31 due to complications after childbirth in 1986. She had welcomed son Prateik Babbar with Raj Babbar on November 28 that year and died just weeks later on December 13. Her death shocked the film industry and left a deep impact on Raj Babbar and the family.After Smita Patil’s passing, Raj Babbar eventually reconciled with Nadira Babbar and rebuilt family life with their children. Over time, the Babbar family has continued to maintain relationships with one another despite the complicated past.