Babil Khan has been making headlines recently after an emotional video of him breaking down took social media by storm. In the now-viral clip, the young actor and son of the late Irrfan Khan mentioned several big Bollywood names—Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and others—leading to speculation that he was calling them out for rude behavior. The situation quickly escalated into a dramatic online exchange with filmmaker Sai Rajesh, who was set to direct Babil in an upcoming project.
However, the collaboration has now officially fallen apart. On Instagram, Babil posted a heartfelt note confirming that he will no longer be part of the film. “With a lot of grit, passion, and mutual respect, Sai Rajesh sir and I embarked on a journey to create something magical. Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, things couldn’t move forward as planned,” he wrote.
Babil also announced that he is taking a step back from work to prioritize his well-being. Despite the unexpected turn of events, he expressed deep admiration for the team and ended his post with hope for a future collaboration: “There is immense love between us. I believe we’ll cross paths again and make magic.”
Sai Rajesh echoed similar sentiments in his own Instagram post. Calling Babil “the most talented and hardworking actor,” the filmmaker revealed that pre-production had already begun. He respected Babil’s decision to prioritize self-care, though he admitted, “I will miss my hero.” Rajesh, too, left the door open for working together again, writing, “I know we both will create that magic together for sure.”
The rift seems to stem from the aftermath of Babil’s emotional video, in which he named several celebrities—including Shanaya Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh. While Babil’s team clarified that these names were mentioned out of admiration, Sai Rajesh remained skeptical. He took to Instagram to share a now-deleted note that read, “The rest of us are just fools for standing by him all this while?”
Babil didn’t stay silent. Visibly hurt, he responded in the comments: “You really broke my heart. After everything I’ve given to you.” He revealed that he had dedicated two years of his life to the project and endured “complete physical atrocity” to do justice to the role envisioned by Rajesh.
With both parties expressing disappointment and mutual respect, it’s clear this wasn’t just a professional fallout—it was a deeply personal one. As Babil steps away to heal, fans are left hoping that time will mend bridges and that the promised magic might someday find its way to the screen.
