Babil Khan
Babil Khan | |
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Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 15 May 1998
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2017–present |
Known for | Qala |
Father | Irrfan Khan |
Babil Khan (born 15 May 1998)[1][2] is an Indian actor.[3] The son of actor Irrfan Khan, he began his career as a camera assistant, before making his acting debut in Bollywood with Qala.[4][5][6][7]
Early life and background
Babil was born on 15 May 1998,[8][9] in Mumbai to actor Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar.[10][11] He has a younger brother, Ayaan Khan.[12]
Khan completed his schooling at Tridha School, Mumbai and studied further at the University of Westminster, London.[13][14]
Khan has great interest in astronomy, music and playing guitar.[15][16] He likes singing, painting and has an eye for photography, and even possesses a passion for cricket.[17] Through the years, he has often showcased his voice and storytelling skills over social media.[18][19]
He lost his father on 29 April 2020 due to neuroendocrine cancer.[20][21]
Career
After completing his studies, he started as a camera assistant in Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single.[22]
In 2022, he made his acting debut with Anvita Dutt's psychological drama Qala alongside Tripti Dimri.[23] He was critically acclaimed for his performance.[24]
In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in a Netflix original film Friday Night Plan.[25]
He will next star in YRF's web series The Railway Men, a story on Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon and R. Madhavan.[26] He will also star in Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles with Amitabh Bachchan.[27][28]
Other work
In September 2023, he joined the All Stars Football Club, a celebrity football club which organizes football matches, proceeds from which go to charity.[29]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | Qarib Qarib Single | — | Camera assistant | [30] |
2020 | Gwen | — | Camera operator; Short film | |
2021 | The Mattress Man: A Yawn to Action | — | Camera assistant; Short film | |
2022 | Qala | Jagan Batwal | [31] | |
2023 | Friday Night Plan | Siddharth "Sid" Menon | [32] | |
TBA | The Umesh Chronicles † | TBA | Filming | [27] |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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TBA | The Railway Men † | TBA | Completed | [33] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Qala | Won | [34] |
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) | Nominated | [35] | ||
IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year (Male) | Won | [36] |
References
- ^ "Babil Khan's Birthday: Young Star's Childhood Pic With Dad Irrfan Khan Will Leave You Teary Eyed". News18. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "On Babil Khan's Birthday, Some Throwback Gems With Dad Irrfan Khan And Mom Sutapa Sikdar". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in 'Qala'". The Times of India. 2022-12-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan says he is not a star kid, reveals 'the only privilege' he has as Irrfan Khan's son". Hindustan Times. 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan on being compared to father Irrfan: 'I was sacred of his greatness'". The Indian Express. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan's Birthday: Young Star's Childhood Pic With Dad Irrfan Khan Will Leave You Teary Eyed". News18. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "A working birthday for Irrfan Khan's son, Babil". ThePrint. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan Says 'It Will Be A Futile Attempt' To Imitate His Father Irrfan Khan". news.abplive.com. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan talks about mom Sutapa Sikdar being his late dad Irrfan's critic". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan digs out rare childhood pics with brother Ayaan. Fans call them cute". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan drops out of college: 'Giving it all to acting as of now'". Hindustan Times. 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Irrfan's son Babil graduates from London university, mother Sutapa says, 'Baba wanted you to finish the course'". The Indian Express. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "ELLE Man: Babil Khan About The Inheritance Of Art - Elle India". 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Watch: Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan freestyles in an impressive acoustic performance". The Times of India. 2020-06-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Sur, Prateek. "Unveiling Babil Khan's Diverse Talents: Acting, Painting, And Singing In Perfect Harmony". Outlook.
- ^ "Babil Khan showcases many talents". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Bollywood News: Late Actor Irrfan Khans Son Babil Khan Showcases Many Talents - Watch". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Babil Khan on dad Irrfan Khan's death: 'Locked myself in my room for 45 days'". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "When Babil said if he wasn't Irrfan Khan's son, 'nobody would have cared about my debut'". The Indian Express. 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "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. 2020-10-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Qala Movie: Watch it only for Tripti and Babil's earnest performances". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in Qala". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan dilemma mirrors the weight of his own legacy". Hindustan Times. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "The Railway Men: Yash Raj Films' first OTT project starring Babil Khan, R. Madhavan gets postponed?". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ a b "Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles to feature Amitabh Bachchan and Babil Khan in pivotal roles". Bollywood Hungama. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Beating pandemic blues, stars shine in Lucknow!". Hindustan Times. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Babil Khan joins the All Stars Football Club to play for charity". Bollywood Hungama. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "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. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Friday Night Plan: Babil Khan Puts His Best Foot Forward In Light-Hearted Entertainer". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil Khan wraps shooting for web series 'The Railway Men'". The Economic Times. 2022-05-12. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Babil at a special occasion honouring former's talent while he wears father Irrfan Khans suit for it". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Style Icons Awards Nominations Of the Year 2023". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "IIFA 2023: Irrfan Khan's son Babil wins Best Debut Actor for 'Qala', remembers his 'singular friend' father". The Economic Times. 2023-05-29. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
External links
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- Babil Khan at IMDb
- Babil Khan on Instagram