Babil Khan, son of the late actor Irrfan Khan, recently became the focus of widespread social media attention after an emotional video he posted went viral. The clip, initially shared and later deleted by Babil, captured him in tears as he spoke about his personal struggles and feelings of isolation in the film industry. In the video, he criticized the working environment of Bollywood, calling it “so f****ed” and “so, so rude,” which sparked speculation about his relationships with fellow actors including Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and even singer Arijit Singh.
Following the viral spread of the clip, Babil temporarily deleted his Instagram account, prompting concern from fans. However, he has since returned to the platform, and although he hasn’t issued a formal statement of clarification, he has been actively resharing posts and Stories related to the artists mentioned in the video. This includes reposting an Instagram Story from actor Kubbra Sait featuring an official family statement clarifying that Babil’s remarks were misunderstood. The family explained that Babil’s comments were meant to appreciate the contributions of his peers to Indian cinema, emphasizing their authenticity and sincerity.
Babil also publicly thanked those he referenced, expressing admiration and support. He wrote in one of his captions that the viral video had been “extremely misinterpreted” and said he intended to show solidarity with actors like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, and Arijit Singh. He praised Raghav Juyal, calling him his “icon, idol, and the elder brother he never had.” Siddhant Chaturvedi, one of the actors mentioned, shared a clip of Babil saying, “Mujhe itihaas likhna hai, kitaab nahi (I want to write history, not a book),” to which Babil responded with affection, “I love you brother.”
Overall, Babil’s return to Instagram has been focused on spreading positivity and highlighting the intention behind his original comments, steering the conversation back toward admiration and mutual respect among artists navigating the evolving landscape of the Indian film industry.
