Prateik Babbar’s sister Juhi Babbar Addresses Being Excluded From Brother’s Wedding: 'The real issue…'

Valentine’s Day 2025 marked a significant moment for Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee as they got married after several years of dating. However, the wedding was notably lacking the presence of Prateik's family. His half-brother Arya Babbar recently disclosed that the Babbars were not invited, and now his half-sister, Juhi Babbar Soni, has shared her perspective on the matter.

In an interview with The Times of India, Juhi expressed understanding of Arya’s feelings, noting that he was “hurt" just like the rest of the family. Nevertheless, she stressed that their sibling bond remains intact. “Nothing can change the fact that Prateik is my brother and we are Raj Babbar’s children," she affirmed.

Right now, he is surrounded by a few people—whom we don’t wish to name—who have influenced him. But we don’t want to put him in a difficult position because that won’t help anyone

- Juhi Babbar Soni

Juhi made it clear that her comments were not aimed at Prateik’s new wife, Priya Banerjee. She described Priya as “wonderful” and expressed that Prateik is fortunate to have her in his life.

However, she pointed out that someone else might be instigating the discord. “The real issue is caused by someone else—someone desperate for publicity and importance," Juhi claimed, noting that these individuals were concerned Prateik’s family would overshadow the wedding. Despite the existing tensions, she emphasized that the Babbars genuinely want Prateik to be happy.

Recalling their history, Juhi mentioned how they celebrated his first wedding with great enthusiasm and how their father supported Prateik during his separation. “Right now, maybe he is processing things in his own way, woh khud ko khoj raha hai zara sa (he’s searching for himself a little)," she said, expressing hope for future reunions. “For now, we are letting it pass," she concluded.

Meanwhile, Prateik and Priya made their first public appearance as newlyweds on February 14, dressed in matching ivory outfits and sharing tender moments for the cameras. While the Babbar family may have been absent during this significant occasion, Juhi remains optimistic that there will be happier celebrations ahead for them.