Arya Babarthe son of a veteran actor Raj Babar And Nadira Babbar opened up about one of the darkest chapters of his life, revealing that he once considered suicide and that his stand-up comedy routine is rooted in his battle with depression and family dysfunction.The comedian recently shared clips of his stand-up comedy on social media. While the film drew attention for jokes involving his estranged half-brother Prateik Smita Patil, Arya said the show’s larger narrative is about survival, mental health and finding hope.
‘I considered suicide, but I survived’
Speaking about the premise of his actions, Arya reveals that it stems from deep personal experience.“It’s about a night where I considered trying to kill myself, but I survived. The idea is ki aaj koi meri tarah aisi bewakoofi karne ki soch raha ho using the main bacha sakun,” he told Hindustan Times.According to Arya, the show explored his depression, family relationships and the dysfunction in his personal life. He hopes that by speaking openly about his struggles, he can help others who may be facing similar emotional crises.
Stand-up comedy born out of pain
Arya, whose stand-up journey began in 2024, said comedy has become a medium through which he can discuss difficult issues that are often difficult to resolve in traditional conversations.The actor believes that sharing his story publicly might encourage others to seek help instead of making irreversible decisions in desperate moments.
“Affairs happen, breakups happen, it doesn’t matter.”
Reflecting on public scrutiny of her family, Arya acknowledged that the Babar family has long been a subject of public discussion.“There are other actors whose parents are actors and their extramarital affairs have also come to light. But, the topic of discussion is nahin chal raha, bas hamara kyun chal raha hai pata nahi. But that’s life, there’s no need to hide it. Affairs happen, breakups happen, it doesn’t matter. It’s not the end of life, it’s not the end of ‘life’. I see the positives, I take the positives from me, I say from my brother.Arya said that despite the complexity of his family dynamics, he chose to focus on gratitude and the lessons learned from adversity.notes: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help from a mental health professional or a suicide prevention hotline immediately.
