MUMBAI: Babil Khan, son of the late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, has been steadily carving his niche in the Hindi film industry with his emotionally nuanced performances and charismatic screen presence. He made his acting debut in 2022 with Qala, where his portrayal of a conflicted musician won critical acclaim and highlighted his potential as a rising star. Known for his introspective approach and grounded persona, Babil has quickly gained attention for choosing unconventional and impactful roles early in his career.
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There are times when Babil makes it to headlines and while sometimes it's for something positive, the other times it's about his video going viral and becoming a meme material but deep down those troll videos, there are always some intellectual discussions that try to dissect the video, his situation and come to the conclusion that he isnot alright.
A video that has gone viral cannot be taken lightly and this time it's too evident that the starkid is asking for help. In a video where Babil Khan, in a voice filled with sorrow, takes names like Ananya Panday, Raghav Juyal, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Shanaya Kapoor, and some more. He then says that 'Bollywood is screwed'.
The video hasgone viral with people trying to figure out what has gone wrong while there is another video that has surfaced now where the starkid is seen taking the same names but in positive manner.
According to a statement from his family and team, "Over the past few years, Babil Khan has earned immense love and appreciation for his work, as well as for his openness about his mental health journey. Like anyone else, Babil is allowed to have difficult days — and this was one of them. We want to reassure all his well-wishers that he is safe and will be feeling better soon.
That said, a video of Babil has been widely misinterpreted and taken out of context.
In the clip, Babil was sincerely acknowledging a few of his peers whom he believes are making meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. His mention of artists like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh came from a place of genuine admiration — for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry.
We respectfully urge media publications and the public to consider the full context of his words rather than drawing conclusions from fragmented video clips."
This time, fans have taken it seriously and they are not in a mood to make a meme out of human emotions, which is a good sign. A lot of netizens in the comments are asking, hoping and praying for his well-being. There are also those who took it upon themselves and pointed out that people on the internet are equally responsible for this condition of Babil Khan as multiple times he was trolled for his good or naive behaviour.
Netizens also pointed out about a poetry that Babil Khan posted some days back which gave a strong hint towards severe depression.
Babil Khan was recently seen in the Zee5 movie Logout. Released on 18th April, the thriller dives into the psychological consequences of digital overexposure and explores the blurred lines between reality and the virtual world. Babil plays a complex character grappling with identity, isolation, and the need for human connection in an increasingly digital age. His performance in Logout has been praised for its intensity and vulnerability, reinforcing that Babil is a promising talent to watch in the coming years.
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