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Babil Khan returns to film sets after mental health struggles, makes a promise to fans | Bollywood News

Babil Khan returns to film sets after mental health struggles, makes a promise to fans | Bollywood News

3 min readBengaluruMay 4, 2026 12:39 PM IST Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has quietly navigated a deeply emotional phase in the recent past, stepping away from the spotlight after opening up about personal struggles and the pressures of the film industry. Now, as he returns to set and resumes work, the young actor shared a warm note for his fan. Babil Khan is back on film sets, stepping into the second schedule of his upcoming project. Marking the moment, Babil took to social media to share a heartfelt message with his fans, one that beautifully captures both his love for storytelling and his appreciation for the unwavering support he continues to receive. “As I start the 2nd schedule of shooting, I would like to take a moment to let you know that I love you and acknowledge how much your love means to me. I work my bum off so that every second you spend watching me is worth it. Hope to see you from your screens very soon,” he wrote. …

Prateik Babbar shares support for Babil Khan, says it’s ‘not easy being Irrfan’s son’: ‘I was crying for him, know what he is feeling’ | Bollywood News

Prateik Babbar shares support for Babil Khan, says it’s ‘not easy being Irrfan’s son’: ‘I was crying for him, know what he is feeling’ | Bollywood News

Babil Khan, who was last seen in the film Log Out, recently shared a video on his social media that was later taken down by him. Actor Prateik Babbar has now said that his “heart goes out to” Babil because he can relate to what the 26-year-old must be going through. Prateik said that it is not easy to be born as Irrfan Khan’s son as he was one of the greatest actors who represented India on a global platform. He said that since he too is the son of a great actor, Smita Patil, who passed away in childbirth, he somehow understands what Babil must be possibly going through. Talking to Bollywood Bubble, Prateik said, “Being Mr Irrfan Khan’s son is not easy to deal with. Irrfan Khan passed away at a very crucial age in his life. He was a teen.” Prateik said that he was crying looking at Babil’s video and added, “I related to it and I have been having debates about it with a few of my friends. I said …

Ananya Panday, Siddhant react to Babil Khan’s clarification on naming them in ‘toxic’ Bollywood video: ‘We love to hate’ | Bollywood

Ananya Panday, Siddhant react to Babil Khan’s clarification on naming them in ‘toxic’ Bollywood video: ‘We love to hate’ | Bollywood

Several celebrities, including Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi, whom Babil Khan named in his crying videos, have come out in his support. An upset Babil on Sunday shared videos on his Instagram Stories in which he slammed several actors. He then deactivated his account but returned with a clarification that his video was misinterpreted. (Also Read | Babil Khan slams Sai Rajesh criticising his statement on crying video, deletes comments later: ‘I slit my wrist for him’) Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi shared messages for Babil Khan. Ananya Panday supports Babil Khan Taking to her Instagram Stories, Ananya Panday wrote, “Only love and good energy for you Babil, always in your corner (flexed muscles, red heart, folded hands and hug face emojis).” She re-shared Babil’s note on his Instagram, a part of which read, “Thank you so much. The video was extremely misinterpreted, I was trying to show support to (tagged Ananya, Shanaya Kapoor, Gourav Adarsh, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal and Arijit Singh).” Siddhant Chaturvedi shares posts, videos with Babil Siddhant Chaturvedi posted a video …

Babil Khan’s Team Issues A Statement Confirming The Actor’s Well-Being

Babil Khan’s Team Issues A Statement Confirming The Actor’s Well-Being

Amid a storm of speculation sparked by a viral video, Babil Khan’s family and team have issued an official statement addressing the incident, urging fans and media to approach the matter with compassion and context. “Like anyone else, Babil is allowed to have difficult days—and this was one of them,” the statement reads. “His words about fellow artists came from a place of respect and hope for the evolving Indian film industry. We urge the public and media to avoid misinterpretation and instead approach such moments with empathy.” The video, which showed Babil in a highly emotional state—weeping and speaking candidly about the Hindi film industry—was posted to his Instagram Stories before being swiftly deleted. In the clip, he appeared to call out fellow actors and musicians such as Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and Arijit Singh, stating, “Bollywood is so f**ked. Bollywood is so, so rude.” Shortly afterward, Babil deactivated his Instagram account, leading to a wave of concern from fans. His handle now returns a “User …

Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi react to Babil Khan’s emotional video; slam those ‘seeking drama’: ‘This one’s personal’ | Bollywood News

Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi react to Babil Khan’s emotional video; slam those ‘seeking drama’: ‘This one’s personal’ | Bollywood News

After a video of actor Babil Khan crying and calling Bollywood “fake” went viral, his peers — Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal  — have come out in support of the actor. In the clip, Babil had mentioned the names of several celebrities, including Ananya, Siddhant and Raghav, while also expressing that some people in Bollywood were “rude.” However, an official statement released later by his team and family clarified that his words were taken out of context. Although Babil deactivated his Instagram account after the clip went viral, he, however, restored it later in the day and thanked his colleagues for their support. Amid the controversy and debate surrounding the clip, Ananya showed her support for Babil by resharing his Instagram story. She wrote, “Only love and good energy for you Babil, always in your corner.” Ananya Panday showed support for Babil Khan. (Pic: Ananya/Instagram) Siddhant Chaturvedi also publicly extended his support to Babil. He shared videos of the actor, among which one shows Babil writing something on a piece of paper while saying, …

Logout actor Babil Khan’s next step after deleting his viral ‘Bollywood is f***d up’ video makes fans worried for him

Logout actor Babil Khan’s next step after deleting his viral ‘Bollywood is f***d up’ video makes fans worried for him

Babil Khan, the son of late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, has deactivated his Instagram account, sparking concern among fans. Attempts to access his profile now display the message “Profile isn’t available,” with all of his previous posts also missing. This comes after a now-viral video surfaced in which Babil emotionally criticized the Bollywood industry and called out several well-known celebrities. The sudden move has left fans worried about his mental well-being, with one user commenting, “Definitely concerning.” This development comes shortly after Babil Khan posted an emotional video on his Instagram Stories, where he appeared visibly upset and criticized the Bollywood industry. In the now-removed clip, he mentioned several prominent names, including Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and Arijit Singh, while expressing a deep sense of isolation. Babil described the industry as being extremely harsh and unwelcoming, stating, “Bollywood is so f***ed. Bollywood is so, so rude.”  The video rapidly gained traction on social media triggering a wave of concern among fans and online users. Many voiced their worries over Babil …

Logout actor Babil Khan CRIES in now-deleted video; takes shot at Shanaya Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Siddhant; ‘Bollywood is f***d up’

Logout actor Babil Khan CRIES in now-deleted video; takes shot at Shanaya Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Siddhant; ‘Bollywood is f***d up’

A video of late actor Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, has gone viral, sparking concern among fans. In the emotional clip, Babil appears visibly upset and in tears, as he calls out the film industry, saying, “Bollywood is so f***ed, Bollywood is so, so sc***ed.” He mentions several names, including Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, and other outsiders while trying to convey his feelings of alienation.  In the viral now deleted video, Babil Khan can be heard saying, “What I mean to say is that I just want you guys to know that there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav and Arijit Singh. There are so many more names. Bollywood is so f***. Bollywood is so sc***ed. See here:  While the reason behind the video remains uncertain, it has sparked concern among netizens about the Logout actor’s emotional well-being. Several users speculated that he might be feeling sidelined or lonely within the film industry. Others suggested that he could be facing deeper personal struggles and called for …

Babil Khan threw his phone in the ocean when a brand called him during vacation: ‘I was scuba diving, they called me for a shoot’ | Bollywood News

Babil Khan threw his phone in the ocean when a brand called him during vacation: ‘I was scuba diving, they called me for a shoot’ | Bollywood News

Babil Khan’s new film Logout is about the dangers of social media addiction, greed for followers and its impact on one’s mind. While the actor plays the role of a desperate influencer, dying to reach 10 million followers, the real Babil Khan is nothing like it. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Babil recalled a time when he threw his phone in the ocean when a brand called him for a shoot. He shared, “I threw my phone once in the Andaman ocean.” When asked why, he explained, “Because somebody called me, I was like, ‘I am scuba diving, what do you want?’ He said, ‘You will have to come back, you have this brand to do.’ I was like, ‘Okay, I will just come, give me five minutes.’ And the next thing I did is just threw my phone in the ocean. I am not kidding. This is a true story.” When asked if it had any consequences later, an unapologetic Babil questioned, “What consequences?” He said, “I live life on my own terms …

Babil Khan denies reports of being in depression, says mom Sutapa’s statement was used out of context: ‘Anything for likes’ | Bollywood News

Babil Khan denies reports of being in depression, says mom Sutapa’s statement was used out of context: ‘Anything for likes’ | Bollywood News

In December, Irrfan Khan’s wife and writer Sutapa Sikdar had shared that the constant comparisons with the late actor is building pressure on their son Babil Khan, who then was just three movies old. The star wife had claimed that these comparisons were pushing the 26-year-old actor towards depression. Now, in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Babil Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his new film Logout, shared that all of these things were taken out of context. “People who make these headlines don’t think that they are damaging someone’s life”, said the actor. Babil Khan, who seemed quite excited about his new project, denied claims of being depressed. He said, “That was not true. Basically, it was a casual conversation with someone and somebody took it out of context. This was really bad. It is out of context and it is untrue, which makes me think that this film (Logout) is so relevant.” ALSO READ | Soha Ali Khan says family’s ancestral home, Peeli Kothi, is haunted; ghost slapped her grand …