You must be aware of the outstanding late actor Irrfan Khan, well Babil Khan is his eldest son. Babil Khan’s father Irrfan Khan is one of the greatest actors of all time. Irrfan Khan is known not only for his contribution to the Indian film industry but also made a significant impact on global cinema. But did you know that Babil Khan is also a filmmaker and an Indian actor? In this article, we are going to share everything you need to know about Babil Khan.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Babil Khan:
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Early Life and Education
Babil Khan was born on September 27, 1997, in Mumbai, India. Babil Khan age is 25 years as of 2023.
He completed his schooling at Tridha School in Mumbai. Later, he went on to study film at the University of Westminster in London.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he was stuck in London (due to his studies there), his mother Sutapa Sikdar uploaded a post on her social media account requesting the Indian government to help the students studying abroad to bring them back to India.
Babil Khan family
Babil Khan is the eldest son of the late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan. His mother is Sutapa Sikdar. He grew up in a creative and artistic environment. His father was one of the most acclaimed actors in Indian cinema. His mother Sutapa Sikdar is a screenwriter, producer, and dialogue writer. He has a younger brother named Ayaan Khan. Babil was very close to his father.
Irrfan Khan was diagnosed with a Neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 and underwent treatment which included chemotherapy.
His father passed away in the year 2020. After his father’s untimely demise, Babil shared emotional posts on his social media accounts to pay tribute to his father’s legacy. Babil has been open about his grief after losing his father so early.
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In 2022, after sharing a photo of Irrfan Khan on his death anniversary, Babil Khan captioned a lengthy Instagram post,
“Dearly beloved baba, I’m trying to remember what scent you wore when we went to Norway to watch the lights dance. I recall the sensation of your perfume but not its materiality. I recall the sensation on my fingertips as you spread my hands to tell me my fortunes, but the thought of the playful pressure on my nostrils frightens me. I have begged and pleaded with the heavens to keep my body from forgetting since my spirit is not yet ready to surrender. I’m not ready to go on, and I’m okay with the chance that I never will be; we were never ruled by logic.”
Babil Khan’s father is a Muslim and his mom is a Hindu. Babil Khan said in an interview,
‘but I was raised as a man without a religion.’ I’ve celebrated holidays like Diwali, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan, as well as going to church.’
Babil Khan Career
Babil Khan followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued acting and filmmaking. He made his acting debut with the Netflix movie Qala. Directed by Anvitaa Dutt, this movie is a coming-of-age story of the life of a girl trying to cope with the loss of her mother. The male lead in the movie is played by none other than the young and talented Babil Khan. He received critical acclaim for his performance.
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Qala was one of the most trending movies on Netflix in 2022 produced by Anushka Sharma’s brother Karnesh Sharma’s Clean Slate Films. Actresses Swastika Mukherjee and Tripti Dimri also feature in Qala.
Here is the Qala trailer,
Babil Khan was featured in the Hindi film The Railway Men along with the actors like Kay Kay Menon, R. Madhavan, and Divyendu Sharma which was set to release in 2022.
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Babil has also worked as an assistant director on the sets of his father’s movies Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, apart from acting.
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Babil Khan awards and recognitions
Babil Khan accepted two awards on behalf of his late father Irrfan Khan at the 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards, one for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Angrezi Medium, and one for Lifetime Achievement.
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Babil has voiced his desire to become a filmmaker in the future. He hopes to make movies that leave a lasting impact on audiences.
Babil Khan Girlfriend
Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, shared a funny video and two images with his friend Yulia. He wished her a happy birthday on Instagram. The girl is reportedly his girlfriend. The comments section was filled with his followers’ praises and wishes for the couple. Rumours suggest that Babil was dating Yulia while he was living in London.
Some interesting facts about Babil Khan
- Babil Khan was a talented athlete and played football for his school team.
- Babil Khan belongs to Generation Z, he is a style icon who has more than 300k followers on Instagram.
- He loves playing the guitar as Babil also wants to become a musician and many of his Instagram videos show this.
- Babil Khan likes traveling, he often visits New York and London. He has shared numerous pictures of himself hiking and camping in different parts of the world on his Instagram account.
- He is fluent in the languages – Hindi, English, and Kashmiri.
- Babil Khan enjoys sporting wristbands.
- Babil’s hobbies include reading, photography, and writing.
- Babil Khan appeared in the English short film The Mattress Man: A Yawn to Action in 2021.
- His favorite movie of his father, Irrfan Khan, is The Lunchbox.
Babil Khan Upcoming Movies
According to sources, Babil Khan has several projects lined up for release in 2023. He will be seen in the movie The Bells, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. Babil Khan is in the lead role. The movie is a remake of the Spanish film The Invisible Guest and stars Babil in the lead role. He selects his movie roles carefully.
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