Babil Khan Finds Idea Of Starring In Father Irrfan Khan's Biopic ‘Too Scary'
While admitting that it would be an 'honour' to step into his father's shoes on screen, the young actor said that the thought is daunting at this stage of his career.
Ace Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan 's death in 2020 sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. Ever since he left for his heavenly abode after battling neuroendocrine cancer, his elder son Babil Khan has used his social media to talk fondly of his father. But the emerging star, who is garnering praise for his performance in the recently released cyber thriller, Logout, has now opened up that the idea of featuring in his father's biopic is 'too scary" for him. While acknowledging that it would be an 'honour' to step into his father's shoes on screen, Babil admitted that the idea is daunting at this stage of his career.
Speaking about the same with Wion News, The Railway Men actor expressed, 'I would actually, and it would be an honour, but the thought is too scary for me right now." He reflected on his father's extraordinary talent and emphasised, 'My dada was someone who lived in that darkness he had been talking about at the age of 26."
Babil also pointed out Irrfan's innate ability to play diverse roles, from a serial killer to a romantic lead, without the need for VFX. 'This is why he could play all these characters without ever ageing on screen. You could never say how old he was. He could be a hundred years old or 20 years old. He never needed VFX. Hence, he could play a serial killer and a hopeless romantic with such ease," he said.
Coming back to Babil, the actor's connection to the film industry came from his parents, Irrfan Khan and Sutapa Sikdar. The actor, who initially wanted to become a sportsperson, marked his debut in the light-camera-action world with the 2022 film Qala. He instantly won audiences' hearts with his role of a singer, which was about emotional complexities. Later, he starred in Friday Night Plans. Next, he was seen in the critically acclaimed show The Railway Men, based on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, that made him a fan favourite.
As for his latest film, Babil Khan was most recently seen in psychological drama Logout. Directed by Amit Golani, the Zee5 film also stars Rasika Dugal, Gandharv Dewan and Nimisha Nair. The film centers around a social media influencer, Pratyush Dua, whose life takes a chaotic turn when he mysteriously loses his phone. The film delves into the potentially damaging effects of excessive social media and smartphone dependence on individuals and how it takes a toll on their mental and physical well-being.
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