Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, recently found himself at the center of a media storm after an emotionally charged video surfaced on his Instagram. In the clip, which has since been deleted, the young actor appeared visibly upset, calling Bollywood “rude” and “fu**ed up.” His breakdown, shared via Instagram Stories, quickly went viral and sparked widespread speculation—especially because of the names he mentioned. The aftermath saw Babil deactivating his social media, leaving fans concerned and confused.
The Meltdown That Shocked Fans
In the now-deleted video, Babil—tearful and distressed—expressed his disillusionment with the film industry, stating:
“There are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and even Arjun/Arijit Singh… Bollywood is so fu**ed, man. So, so rude.”
The emotional rant was raw and unfiltered, prompting speculation about whether these names were being criticized or appreciated. Before the situation could escalate further, Babil deactivated his social accounts, intensifying concern among his followers.
Clarification from Babil’s Team
Soon after, Babil returned to social media, and his team released an official statement to clarify the confusion. According to them, the video was misinterpreted and taken out of context. The statement read:
“Babil was sincerely acknowledging a few of his peers who he believes are making meaningful contributions to Indian cinema. His mentions came from a place of genuine admiration — for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry.”
It also emphasized that Babil, who’s been vocal about his mental health journey, simply had a difficult day and that he was safe and recovering. The statement urged the public to avoid drawing conclusions from short clips and instead consider the full context.
Support Pours In From the Industry
In the wake of the controversy, Babil’s peers and fellow actors stepped forward to support him. Raghav Juyal, who shared the official statement, wrote, “BABİL is my family and I am always with him no matter what.”
Ananya Panday posted:
“Only love and good energy for you Babil, always in your corner 💪❤️🙏🤗.”
Adarsh Gourav echoed similar sentiments, sharing:
“Only love and support for you brother❤️.”
Siddhant Chaturvedi, Harshvardhan Rane, and Kubbra Sait also showed solidarity with Babil, reinforcing a wave of empathy and kindness across social media.
A Rift with Director Sai Rajesh
However, not everyone responded with compassion. Director Sai Rajesh, who was reportedly working with Babil on his Hindi debut—a remake of his 2023 Telugu hit Baby—expressed anger in a now-deleted post. His harsh message questioned Babil’s professionalism and accused his team of disrespecting collaborators who weren’t mentioned in the video.
“It feels like only those whose names were mentioned deserve respect — and the rest of us are just fools for standing by him all this while?” the filmmaker wrote.
He demanded a public apology and criticized what he called “sympathy games.”
Babil’s Painful Response
The filmmaker’s post deeply hurt Babil, who responded with a passionate and heartbreaking message before deleting it. Babil revealed the toll the project had taken on him, saying:
“I gave him my soul… lived in filth… I had bugs in my beard because he needed that in the character. I slit my f****** wrist for him.”
He emphasized the physical and emotional suffering he endured for the role, adding, “It’s okay now. I’ll let my work speak. Goodbye.”
Where Things Stand Now
While Babil has deleted much of the content surrounding the incident, the emotional weight of his words remains. His honesty, even if misunderstood, has reignited important conversations about mental health, toxic culture in the industry, and the challenges faced by young actors trying to forge an identity in Bollywood.
As fans and colleagues continue to rally around him, the hope is that Babil finds healing and strength—and that the industry learns to listen with compassion rather than judgment.
