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Babil Khan
Born (1998-05-15) 15 May 1998 (age 26)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Known forQala
FatherIrrfan 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.
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.
TBA The Railway Men † TBA Completed [33]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "On Babil Khan's Birthday, Some Throwback Gems With Dad Irrfan Khan And Mom Sutapa Sikdar". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  3. ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  4. ^ "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in 'Qala'". The Times of India. 2022-12-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Babil Khan on being compared to father Irrfan: 'I was sacred of his greatness'". The Indian Express. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  7. ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "A working birthday for Irrfan Khan's son, Babil". ThePrint. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Babil Khan talks about mom Sutapa Sikdar being his late dad Irrfan's critic". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  12. ^ "Babil Khan digs out rare childhood pics with brother Ayaan. Fans call them cute". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  13. ^ "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.
  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.
  15. ^ "ELLE Man: Babil Khan About The Inheritance Of Art - Elle India". 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ Sur, Prateek. "Unveiling Babil Khan's Diverse Talents: Acting, Painting, And Singing In Perfect Harmony". Outlook.
  18. ^ "Babil Khan showcases many talents". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  19. ^ "Bollywood News: Late Actor Irrfan Khans Son Babil Khan Showcases Many Talents - Watch". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "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.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "Qala Movie: Watch it only for Tripti and Babil's earnest performances". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  24. ^ "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in Qala". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  25. ^ "Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan dilemma mirrors the weight of his own legacy". Hindustan Times. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  26. ^ "The Railway Men: Yash Raj Films' first OTT project starring Babil Khan, R. Madhavan gets postponed?". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ "Beating pandemic blues, stars shine in Lucknow!". Hindustan Times. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  29. ^ "Babil Khan joins the All Stars Football Club to play for charity". Bollywood Hungama. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  32. ^ "Friday Night Plan: Babil Khan Puts His Best Foot Forward In Light-Hearted Entertainer". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  33. ^ "Babil Khan wraps shooting for web series 'The Railway Men'". The Economic Times. 2022-05-12. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  34. ^ "Babil at a special occasion honouring former's talent while he wears father Irrfan Khans suit for it". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  35. ^ "Style Icons Awards Nominations Of the Year 2023". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  36. ^ "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.
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