Babil Khan, the son of the late, great Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar, has been on everyone’s mind lately—and not for the usual reasons. A video that popped up online late one night, only to vanish soon after, showed Babil in a raw, emotional state, pouring his heart out about feeling mistreated by some big names in Bollywood. Fans who caught the clip were left shaken, worried about how he’s holding up.
Babil Khan BREAKS DOWN
It was May 4, 2025, when this gut-wrenching video of Babil started spreading like wildfire on Reddit and other corners of the web. In it, he’s looking straight into the camera, eyes brimming with tears, struggling to get his words out. You can feel the weight of what he’s carrying—something heavier than just a bad day at work. He eventually lets it all spill, talking about how lonely and brushed aside he feels in the film world. For a guy who’s already won hearts with his acting chops, this wasn’t just about career hiccups; it felt deeply personal.
In a moment that caught everyone off guard, Babil didn’t hold back. He named people he felt had been cold or unkind to him—Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, and even Arijit Singh, the singer known for his soulful voice. His voice cracked as he said:
“What I mean to say is that, I just want you guys to know that there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Pandey and Arjun Kapoor and Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal and Adarsh Gourav and even… Arijit Singh? There are so, so many more names. Bollywood is so ****ed. Bollywood is so, so rude.”
Those words hit hard, and fans flooded social media with concern, wondering what could’ve pushed him to this point.
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The video, which some say was an Instagram story, disappeared almost as quickly as it appeared. But in that short time, it sparked a storm of chatter online. Babil hasn’t said a word about it since, and no one’s been able to fully confirm if the video was 100% legit— outlets couldn’t verify it. Still, the impact was undeniable.
People online didn’t hold back their feelings. Many were genuinely worried, sensing that Babil might be in a dark place, and begged for his family or someone close to check on him. One person wrote:
“This is so upsetting. For him to go online, that emotional, and say all that? Something big must’ve gone down. If this is some kind of stunt, how’s he supposed to bounce back from that?”
Another chimed in:
“It breaks my heart. Babil seems like such a gentle guy, and Bollywood’s just too harsh for him. Even with his dad’s legacy, he’s getting left out by the cool kids’ club. If this blows up into something bigger, maybe we’ll finally see what’s really going on. But man, this could mess with his career—big projects might slip away.”
Someone else, who said they’ve worked in mental health, added:
“Was this on his Insta? It’s not there anymore. This feels so real and so heavy. He’s clearly hurting bad. I hope his family moves fast, or maybe someone official steps in. I’ve seen folks like this before—they need help, like, yesterday.”
Babil’s always been open about how much he misses his dad, Irrfan, and how his loss left a hole in his life. He’s shared sweet stories about him and talked about wanting to make films that matter. But this video shows a side of him that’s struggling—not just with grief, but with feeling like an outsider in an industry full of tight-knit groups and power plays. Even coming from a film family, he seems to feel alone, like he’s fighting to be seen.
This whole thing has got people talking again about mental health in showbiz. Fans are pleading for everyone to be gentler with folks in these high-stakes creative worlds. There’s been a loud call for Babil’s friends, family, and coworkers to rally around him and make sure he’s got a solid support system.
Babil’s video, as brief as it was, has left a mark. Some folks are side-eyeing it, wondering if there’s more to the story, but most are just sending him love, seeing how much pain he’s in. Whether he opens up again or stays quiet, this moment’s a stark reminder of the tough stuff actors deal with behind the Bollywood sparkle. Here’s hoping Babil finds the warmth and strength he needs to keep going.