Babil Khan
Babil Khan | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Khan in 2023 | |
| Born | 15 May 1998 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | University of Westminster |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Father | Irrfan 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
[edit]Babil Khan was born on 15 May 1998,[3] in Mumbai to actor Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar.[4][5] 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
[edit]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] He was critically acclaimed for his performance.[10]
In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in a Netflix original film Friday Night Plan.[11] 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.[12][13]
He will also star in Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles with Amitabh Bachchan.[14][15]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Single | — | Camera assistant | [16] |
| 2022 | Qala | Jagan Batwal | [17] | |
| 2023 | Friday Night Plan | Siddharth Menon | [18] | |
| TBA | The Umesh Chronicles † | TBA | Filming | [14] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Railway Men | Imad Riaz | Miniseries | [19] |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Dastoor" | Jasleen Royal | [20] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Qala | Won | [21] |
| Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) | Nominated | [22] | ||
| IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year (Male) | Won | [23] | ||
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Series (Male): Drama | The Railway Men | Nominated | [24] |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in 'Qala'". The Times of India. 7 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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: From R Madhavan to Babil Khan, Meet The Cast and The Characters They Play". News18. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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 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.
- ^ "Jasleen Royal and Babil Khan pair up for 'Dastoor'". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 Nominations". Filmfare. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Babil Khan at IMDb