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Babil Khan | |
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.jpg) Khan in 2023 | |
| Born | 15 May 1998 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Qala |
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Babil Khan (born 15 May 1998) is an Indian actor. Son of veteran actor late Irrfan Khan, he began his career as a camera assistant with Qarib Qarib Single in 2017, before making his acting debut in Bollywood with Qala in 2022.
Early life and background[edit]
Babil Khan was born on 15 May 1998,[1] in Mumbai to actor Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar.[2][3] He has a younger brother, Ayaan Khan.[4] He lost his father on 29 April 2020 due to neuroendocrine cancer.[5][6]
Khan completed his schooling at Tridha School, Mumbai and studied further at the University of Westminster, London.[7]
Khan has great interest in astronomy, music and playing guitar.[8] He likes singing, painting and has an eye for photography, and even possesses a passion for cricket. Through the years, he has often showcased his voice and storytelling skills over social media.[9]
Career[edit]
After completing his studies, he started as a camera assistant in Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single.[10]
In 2022, he made his acting debut with Anvita Dutt's psychological drama Qala alongside Tripti Dimri.[11] He was critically acclaimed for his performance.[12]
In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in a Netflix original film Friday Night Plan.[13] He 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.[14]
He will also star in Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles with Amitabh Bachchan.[15][16]
Other work[edit]
In September 2023, he joined the All Stars Football Club, a celebrity football club which organizes football matches, proceeds from which go to charity.[17]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Single | — | Camera assistant | [18] |
| 2022 | Qala | Jagan Batwal | [19] | |
| 2023 | Friday Night Plan | Siddharth "Sid" Menon | [20] | |
| TBA | The Umesh Chronicles † | TBA | Filming | [15] |
Web series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Railway Men | Imad Riaz | [21] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Qala | Won | [22] |
| Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) | Nominated | [23] | ||
| IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year (Male) | Won | [24] |
References[edit]
- ^ "A working birthday for Irrfan Khan's son, Babil". ThePrint. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Babil Khan talks about mom Sutapa Sikdar being his late dad Irrfan's critic". India Today. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan digs out rare childhood pics with brother Ayaan. Fans call them cute". India Today. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan on dad Irrfan Khan's death: 'Locked myself in my room for 45 days'". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "When Babil said if he wasn't Irrfan Khan's son, 'nobody would have cared about my debut'". The Indian Express. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ELLE Man: Babil Khan About The Inheritance Of Art - Elle India". 6 April 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan showcases many talents". Zee News. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Qala Movie: Watch it only for Tripti and Babil's earnest performances". India Today. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in Qala". Zee News. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan dilemma mirrors the weight of his own legacy". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "The Railway Men: Yash Raj Films' first OTT project starring Babil Khan, R. Madhavan gets postponed?". DNA India. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Beating pandemic blues, stars shine in Lucknow!". Hindustan Times. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan joins the All Stars Football Club to play for charity". Bollywood Hungama. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Friday Night Plan: Babil Khan Puts His Best Foot Forward In Light-Hearted Entertainer". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil Khan wraps shooting for web series 'The Railway Men'". The Economic Times. 12 May 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Babil at a special occasion honouring former's talent while he wears father Irrfan Khans suit for it". Zee News. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Style Icons Awards Nominations Of the Year 2023". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
- Babil Khan at IMDb
- Babil Khan on Instagram