Babil Khan Issues Clarification Amid Viral Video Row, Says "Was Showing Support"
Updated on: 05 May, 2025 12:08 PM IST |Shweta Shah
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Late actor Irrfan Khan`s son, Babil Khan, who made his debut with Netflix`s Qala, recently became a centre of attention after he posted a viral video naming several actors and how they have ruined Bollywood. He took to his Instagram stories and shared a video crying his heart out.
In the viral video, he took the names of his colleagues like Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi and said, "Bollywood is so rude." This prompted speculation about his mental health and rift with the actors he named.
Contrary to the widespread perception, Babil Khan, who is now back on Instagram, issued a clarification and said he was "trying to show support".
Babil Khan issues clarification amid viral video row
Defending the actor, Sacred Games star Kubbra Sait took to social media and penned a rather long note. An exerpt from the note read, "This boy, Babil Khan, is someone I have all the admiration for."
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"It`s not easy to be thrown into the deep waters with no raft. Before he could even process his grief, he was already navigating stardom, the public gaze, and all its pressures. And my dear friends-those pressures are real," she continued and added, "I respect him. I love him (even though I only know him socially). You know why? Because I could just text him and ask for help-and he welcomed me into his space and home. His openness to the new is BIG. It`s HUGE."
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Sharing Kubbra`s post on his Instagram stories, Babil wrote, "Thank you so much. The video was extremely misinterpreted, I was trying to show support to Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Adarsh Gourav, Raghav Juyal."
"I genuinely don`t have the energy to indulge more, but I do this as a responsibility for my peers that I truly admire," he added.
Celebs react to Babil Khan`s viral video
Siddhant Chaturvedi, who was one of the names listed by the Logout actor, took to his Instagram stories and slammed the media for stirring up the controversy. He also shared videos where he can be seen having a fun time with Babil.
Taking it to social media, Siddhant wrote, "I usually never engage in sh*t written about me and my colleagues, but this one`s personal. So to all the Redditors, gossip columns and media portals of the internet. Stop."
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Adarsh Gourav also shared Kubbra Sait`s post. Reposting the same, Babil wrote, "Thank you, Bhai. Aadhi zindagi misunderstanding mein hi guzar jaati hai, lekin asli doston ka saath dil ko shuddh rakkhe, yeh hi iccha hai."
Ananya Panday, who was also one of the actors named in Babil Khan`s video, stood by him in his difficult time. She reposted his story and wrote, "Only love and good energy for you, Babil, always in your corner."
What was the Babil Khan video controversy?
For those who aren`t aware, the internet was shaking and quaking on Sunday after the star kid took to his Instagram stories and shared a rather controversial video of himself crying and bawling.
He named several popular names, including Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Gourav Adarsh, and Siddhant Chaturvedi, among others, and mentioned how he felt isolated in the industry.
"What I mean to say is that I just want you guys to know that there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Pandey, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal and Adarsh Gourav and even... Arijit Singh? There are so, so many more names. Bollywood is so f****ed. Bollywood is so, so rude," Babil Khan said.
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After the internet started chatting about his equation with the actors whom he named, Babil`s team and his family issued a joint statement and clarified that the video was "widely misinterpreted".
An excerpt of the note read, "In the clip, Babil was sincerely acknowledging a few of his peers whom he believes are making meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. His mention of artists like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh came from a place of genuine admiration – for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry."
"We respectfully urge media publications and the public to consider the full context of his words rather than drawing conclusions from fragmented video clips," the note concluded.
Irrfan Khan`s elder son, Babil Khan, made his debut with Netflix`s Qala alongside Triptii Dimri. He was last seen in the thriller drama Logout.
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