New Delhi: Late legendary actor Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan has once again created a stir on social media after he shared an extremely personal post addressing his battle with depression and emotional struggles within the film industry.
This comes months after a video of the young actor went viral He was seen crying while speaking about his emotional state Navigating Bollywood.
Babil Khan wrote an emotional post
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On Friday, Babil posted a series of photos on Instagram along with a cryptic but emotionally loaded poem. In it he described feelings of pain, isolation and mental exhaustion, “I didn’t mean to listen,
The walls of this glass house are thin.
I wear my heart on my sleeve,
Now I have blood soaked t-shirts
I needed time to heal,
My demons left me with deep wounds.
Insomnia and nervousness forced me to give a tearful statement,
I was screaming for help, I couldn’t suppress my expression,
It took a toll on my health, my soul was tired of the oppression,
“You were fighting with your girl while I was fighting with my depression…wait..”
Take a look at his post:
Support from Bollywood fraternity
After Babil’s post, there was an outpouring of support from fellow artists. Vijay Varma commented, “Babil we got your support,” while Aparshakti Khurana wrote “Bhai” with a heart emoji. Actor Gulshan Devaiah also said, “Look who’s here.”
Viral video increased concern
For those unfamiliar, Babil had earlier come into limelight with a video of his crying. And speaking openly about the pressures of Bollywood went viral. In the footage, he appeared emotionally overwhelmed and expressed frustration with the industry, even mentioning some actors by name, sparking widespread concerns about his mental health.
Said in response to the viral video, Babil’s mother Sutapa Sikdar issued a statement via Instagram To reassure fans about his son’s well-being. They acknowledged her emotional vulnerabilities but stressed that she was safe and supported.
“Like any other person, Babil is also allowed to face difficult days and this was one of them. We would like to assure all his well-wishers that he is safe and will feel better soon,” the statement said.
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After this incident, Babil suggested a professional change and also hinted at it. He may no longer be a part of a project with acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Sai RajeshIn an Instagram update, he subtly referenced his departure from the film, though no official confirmation has been made yet.
Babylon’s journey so far
Babil made a stellar debut in the critically acclaimed Netflix film Kaala and has since earned praise for his raw talent and emotional depth. Beyond acting, he has been vocal about mental health, often sharing his thoughts and poems that offer a glimpse of his personal struggles.