Last year, actor Babil Khan, son of the late Irrfan Khan, drew attention when he spoke candidly about his personal challenges and the pressures of the film industry. Shortly afterward, he withdrew from the public eye. He has now returned to the set and shared a heartfelt message with his fans.
Babil Khan returns to set
On Sunday, Babil posted a carousel on Instagram from the set of his upcoming project. Among the photos was a screenshot of a note that said, “As I begin the second schedule of filming, I want to take a moment to tell you that I love you and recognise how much your love means to me. I work extremely hard so that every second you spend watching me feels worthwhile. I hope to be on your screens very soon.” The actor did not reveal any further details about the project. Fans flooded the comments with affection, and many voiced their support for him.
Why Babil Khan took a break
In May 2025, a video of Babil appeared online showing him in tears as he spoke about Bollywood being “screwed” and “fake.” He also mentioned a few actors while criticising the industry, but later explained that his remarks had been misunderstood.
He later temporarily deactivated his Instagram account, after which his family and team released a clarification. That same month, Babil also withdrew from filmmaker Sai Rajesh’s project, explaining that he needed some time off. The director subsequently stated that he respected Babil’s choice to put his well-being first.
Babil made his return to social media in October, candidly discussing his mental health and disclosing that he had been struggling with depression. He wrote, “I didn’t intend to overhear, but this fragile, transparent life has thin walls. I wore my heart openly, and now my T-shirts are stained with blood. I needed time to recover. My inner demons left me with deep wounds. Sleepless nights and anxiety drove me to strange confessions. I was desperately asking for help, unable to hold back my feelings. The strain on my health was immense, and my soul was exhausted from constant suppression…”
About Babil Khan’s career
Babil made his Hindi film debut with the 2022 release Qala, which earned him widespread praise. He later starred in the critically acclaimed series The Railway Men, acting alongside performers including R. Madhavan and Kay Kay Menon.
He has also featured in films like Friday Night Plan and Logout. Although details of his next project are still being kept secret, fans are eagerly waiting to see him return to the screen.
