Actor Babil Khan, who has received widespread praise for his role in the cyber thriller Logout, has long been under the shadow of his father, the legendary actor Irrfan Khan. In a recent interview, Babil discussed how his life changed overnight following his father's death and the emotional toll it took on him.
"When Baba passed away, the limelight suddenly shifted to me. I wasn’t ready for that," Babil admitted in a conversation with The Lallantop. He recounted the moment when his father’s body was being transported from the hospital to the funeral, with crowds of fans lining the streets despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Many fans, tears streaming down their faces, had come to bid a final farewell. "It felt so real," Babil said, reflecting on how this moment made him realize that the grief he was experiencing was shared by millions who had adored his father.
Accusations of Exploitation: Babil Defends His Intentions
Babil’s openness about his grief and his decision to share memories of his late father, however, didn’t come without backlash. He recalled being accused of exploiting his father's death to propel his own acting career. "Some people said I was using my father’s death to launch my acting career," Babil shared. "If that were true, I wouldn’t still be giving auditions today. I was simply sharing love because we were flooded with it from everyone."
Babil’s debut in Qala (2022) and his subsequent roles, including his performance in Friday Night Plan, were met with both acclaim and skepticism. In his defense, Babil explained that his decision to share memories wasn’t driven by ambition, but rather by a desire to honor the love and support his family had received. "I had to honor that," he said, emphasizing that his actions were born out of gratitude and a sense of responsibility toward those who shared in his family’s loss.
Living Authentically Amidst Public Scrutiny
Despite the criticism, Babil remained steadfast in his choice to continue sharing his personal memories with his late father. He described the internal conflict he faced, acknowledging that while he often received flak for walking the "grey" path, he remained committed to his intentions. "Whenever you try to walk in the middle, in the grey, the other opinion comes after you," Babil explained. "But I said, never mind, I must keep sharing, and so I did."
In another interview with SCREEN, Babil expanded on his philosophy of living authentically, despite the emotional toll it sometimes takes. "I live my life with full emotions. I cry, I feel the hate, I respond to it too," he revealed. "I’m a shy person, but I don’t shy away from living." Babil emphasized that, despite facing public judgment and harsh realities, he continues to embrace every experience—whether it’s anxiety, humiliation, joy, or success—because, for him, the process of living through those emotions matters more than any outcome.
"When Baba passed away, the limelight suddenly shifted to me. I wasn’t ready for that," Babil admitted in a conversation with The Lallantop. He recounted the moment when his father’s body was being transported from the hospital to the funeral, with crowds of fans lining the streets despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Many fans, tears streaming down their faces, had come to bid a final farewell. "It felt so real," Babil said, reflecting on how this moment made him realize that the grief he was experiencing was shared by millions who had adored his father.
Accusations of Exploitation: Babil Defends His Intentions
Babil’s openness about his grief and his decision to share memories of his late father, however, didn’t come without backlash. He recalled being accused of exploiting his father's death to propel his own acting career. "Some people said I was using my father’s death to launch my acting career," Babil shared. "If that were true, I wouldn’t still be giving auditions today. I was simply sharing love because we were flooded with it from everyone."
Babil’s debut in Qala (2022) and his subsequent roles, including his performance in Friday Night Plan, were met with both acclaim and skepticism. In his defense, Babil explained that his decision to share memories wasn’t driven by ambition, but rather by a desire to honor the love and support his family had received. "I had to honor that," he said, emphasizing that his actions were born out of gratitude and a sense of responsibility toward those who shared in his family’s loss.
Living Authentically Amidst Public Scrutiny
Despite the criticism, Babil remained steadfast in his choice to continue sharing his personal memories with his late father. He described the internal conflict he faced, acknowledging that while he often received flak for walking the "grey" path, he remained committed to his intentions. "Whenever you try to walk in the middle, in the grey, the other opinion comes after you," Babil explained. "But I said, never mind, I must keep sharing, and so I did."
In another interview with SCREEN, Babil expanded on his philosophy of living authentically, despite the emotional toll it sometimes takes. "I live my life with full emotions. I cry, I feel the hate, I respond to it too," he revealed. "I’m a shy person, but I don’t shy away from living." Babil emphasized that, despite facing public judgment and harsh realities, he continues to embrace every experience—whether it’s anxiety, humiliation, joy, or success—because, for him, the process of living through those emotions matters more than any outcome.
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