Babil Khan
Khan in 2023
Born (1998-05-15) 15 May 1998
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Parent

Babil Khan (born 15 May 1998)[1] is an Indian actor. A son of actor Irrfan Khan, he began his career as a camera assistant, before making his acting debut in Bollywood 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.[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

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

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Qarib Qarib Single — Camera assistant [16]
2022 Qala Jagan Batwal [17]
2023 Friday Night Plan Siddharth "Sid" Menon [18]
TBA The Umesh Chronicles † TBA Filming [14]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 The Railway Men Imad Riaz Miniseries [19]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2023 Zee Cine Awards Best Male Debut Qala Won [20]
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) Nominated [21]
IIFA Awards Star Debut of the Year (Male) Won [22]

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 receives rave reviews for his performance in Qala". Zee News. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan dilemma mirrors the weight of his own legacy". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. 1 2 "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.
  15. ↑ "Beating pandemic blues, stars shine in Lucknow!". Hindustan Times. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  18. ↑ "Friday Night Plan: Babil Khan Puts His Best Foot Forward In Light-Hearted Entertainer". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  19. ↑ "Babil Khan wraps shooting for web series 'The Railway Men'". The Economic Times. 12 May 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  20. ↑ "Babil at a special occasion honouring former's talent while he wears father Irrfan Khans suit for it". Zee News. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  21. ↑ "Style Icons Awards Nominations Of the Year 2023". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  22. ↑ "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.
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