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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
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 | Template:N/A | Camera assistant | [16] |
| 2022 | Qala | Jagan Batwal | [17] | |
| 2023 | Friday Night Plan | Siddharth Menon | [18] | |
| 2025 | Logout | Pratyush Dua | [19] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Railway Men | Imad Riaz | Miniseries | [20] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Dastoor" | Jasleen Royal | [21] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Qala | Template:Won | [22] |
| Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) | Template:Nom | [23] | ||
| IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year (Male) | Template:Won | [24] | ||
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Series (Male): Drama | The Railway Men | Template:Nom | [25] |
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in 'Qala'. The Times of India(2022-12-07). Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ↑ A working birthday for Irrfan Khan's son, Babil. ThePrint(2023-05-15). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Babil Khan talks about mom Sutapa Sikdar being his late dad Irrfan's critic. India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Babil Khan digs out rare childhood pics with brother Ayaan. Fans call them cute. India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Qala Movie: Watch it only for Tripti and Babil's earnest performances. India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Babil Khan receives rave reviews for his performance in Qala. Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan dilemma mirrors the weight of his own legacy. Hindustan Times(2023-09-04). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ The Railway Men: From R Madhavan to Babil Khan, Meet The Cast and The Characters They Play. News18(2023-11-15). Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ↑ Babil Khan says not being a 'trained actor' helped him prepare for The Railway Men: 'I just had to...'. DNA India. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Beating pandemic blues, stars shine in Lucknow!. Hindustan Times(2022-12-29). Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Babil Khan on being Irrfan's son, his debut film Qala and his approach towards his craft. www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Friday Night Plan: Babil Khan Puts His Best Foot Forward In Light-Hearted Entertainer. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Logout Trailer OUT: Babil Khan's film highlights side effects of social media that add tension to daily life. OTT Play. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ↑ Babil Khan wraps shooting for web series 'The Railway Men'. The Economic Times(2022-05-12). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Jasleen Royal and Babil Khan pair up for ‘Dastoor’. www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ↑ Babil at a special occasion honouring former's talent while he wears father Irrfan Khans suit for it. Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Style Icons Awards Nominations Of the Year 2023. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ IIFA 2023: Irrfan Khan's son Babil wins Best Debut Actor for 'Qala', remembers his 'singular friend' father. The Economic Times(2023-05-29). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ↑ Winners of the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: Full List Out. Filmfare(1 December 2024). Retrieved 2 December 2024.