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Babil Khan

Babil Khan is an Indian actor. The son of actor Irrfan Khan, he began his career as a camera assistant, before making his acting debut in Hindi cinema with Qala (2022). He has since starred in the miniseries The Railway Men (2023).

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Babil Khan
Khan in 2023
Born (1998-05-15) 15 May 1998
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma materUniversity of Westminster
OccupationActor
Years active2022–present
FatherIrrfan Khan

Babil Khan (born 15 May 1998)1 is an Indian actor. The son of actor Irrfan Khan, he began his career as a camera assistant, before making his acting debut in Hindi cinema with Qala (2022).2 He has since starred in the miniseries The Railway Men (2023).

Early life and education

Babil Khan was born on 15 May 1998,3 in Mumbai to actor Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar.45 He has a younger brother, Ayaan Khan.6

Khan completed his schooling at Tridha School, Mumbai and studied further at the University of Westminster, London.7

Career

After completing his studies, he started as a camera assistant in Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single.8

In 2022, he made his acting debut with Anvita Dutt's psychological drama Qala alongside Tripti Dimri.9

In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in a Netflix original film Friday Night Plan.10 He next starred in YRF's web series The Railway Men, a story on Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles.1112

He will also star in Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles with Amitabh Bachchan.1314

Personal life

In May 2024, Khan shared a series of photographs and emotional messages on Instagram about "moving on" and missing someone he had loved. The posts attracted media attention and were widely interpreted by fans and some media outlets as referring to a personal relationship, although Khan did not publicly confirm the nature of the relationship. Online speculation also linked the posts to actress Medha Rana, Khan's co-star in Friday Night Plan, though no reliable source or official statement confirmed such claims. One of the posts featured his friend Prakriti Pavani, but neither Khan nor Pavani confirmed any romantic involvement. The posts drew reactions from fans and comments from Khan's mother, Sutapa Sikdar.1516171819202122

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Qarib Qarib Single N/a Camera assistant 23
2022 Qala Jagan Batwal 24
2023 Friday Night Plan Siddharth Menon 25
2025 Logout Pratyush Dua 26

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 The Railway Men Imad Riaz Miniseries 27

Music videos

Year Title Singer Ref.
2023 "Dastoor" Jasleen Royal 28

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2023 Zee Cine Awards Best Male Debut Qala Won
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) Nominated 29
IIFA Awards Star Debut of the Year (Male) Won 30
2024 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Series (Male): Drama The Railway Men Nominated 31
References

References

  1. "Babil Khan's Birthday: Young Star's Childhood Pic With Dad Irrfan Khan Will Leave You Teary Eyed". News18. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  2. "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in 'Qala'". The Times of India. 7 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  3. "A working birthday for Irrfan Khan's son, Babil". ThePrint. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. "Babil Khan Says 'It Will Be A Futile Attempt' To Imitate His Father Irrfan Khan". news.abplive.com. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. "Babil Khan talks about mom Sutapa Sikdar being his late dad Irrfan's critic". India Today. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  6. "Babil Khan digs out rare childhood pics with brother Ayaan. Fans call them cute". India Today. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  7. "Irrfan's son Babil graduates from London university, mother Sutapa says, 'Baba wanted you to finish the course'". The Indian Express. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  8. "Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan reminisces the shooting days from 'Qarib Qarib Singlle'; shares a story about helping his dad wrap up the shoot". The Times of India. 16 October 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  9. "Qala Movie: Watch it only for Tripti and Babil's earnest performances". India Today. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  10. "Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan dilemma mirrors the weight of his own legacy". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  11. "The Railway Men: From R Madhavan to Babil Khan, Meet The Cast and The Characters They Play". News18. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  12. "Babil Khan says not being a 'trained actor' helped him prepare for The Railway Men: 'I just had to...'". DNA India. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  13. "Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles to feature Amitabh Bachchan and Babil Khan in pivotal roles". Bollywood Hungama. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  14. "Beating pandemic blues, stars shine in Lucknow!". Hindustan Times. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  15. ANI (14 May 2024). ""You never really move on": Babil Khan shares emotional post for mystery girl, fans wonder if he is going through breakup". ThePrint. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  16. "Babil Khan poses with a mystery girl and pens a heartbreaking note about 'moving on'; fans express worry!". The Times of India. 14 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  17. "Babil Khan pens cryptic note about heartbreak and moving on, shares photos with mystery girl: 'I love to miss you'". Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  18. "Amidst his post with a mystery girl, Babil Khan recalls blowing up his date recently; says the girl didn't want to see him again". The Times of India. 15 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  19. "Babil Khan Shares Intimate Pics With Rumoured GF, Cryptic Post on 'Moving On': 'I Love to Miss You' - News18". www.news18.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  20. "Babil Khan's cryptic post on break-up leaves social media curious and impressed: 'I love to miss you'". The Indian Express. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  21. मुमताज़, दरख्शां (14 May 2024). "बाबिल खान ने मिस्ट्री गर्ल संग शेयर की कोजी फोटोज, लिखा इमोशनल नोट". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  22. "Babil Khan Pens Touching Note For Mystery Girl After Supposed Break Up: You Never Really Move On". TimesNow. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  23. "Babil says dad Irrfan Khan was excited to see him act in Qarib Qarib Singlle: 'Had one second shot, saw joy on his face'". Hindustan Times. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  24. "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  25. "Friday Night Plan: Babil Khan Puts His Best Foot Forward In Light-Hearted Entertainer". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  26. "Logout Trailer OUT: Babil Khan's film highlights side effects of social media that add tension to daily life". OTT Play. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  27. "Babil Khan wraps shooting for web series 'The Railway Men'". The Economic Times. 12 May 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  28. "Jasleen Royal and Babil Khan pair up for 'Dastoor'". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  29. "Style Icons Awards Nominations Of the Year 2023". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  30. "IIFA 2023: Irrfan Khan's son Babil wins Best Debut Actor for 'Qala', remembers his 'singular friend' father". The Economic Times. 29 May 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  31. "Winners of the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: Full List Out". Filmfare. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
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