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GSM Arena
6 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
WhatsApp is testing a simple Logout option
WhatsApp is constantly working on new features, which are generally seen in beta versions before being released. That's also the case today, when some enterprising folks dug through the latest WhatsApp beta for Android and found an upcoming Logout option in Account settings. Once it goes live, when you tap it you'll be presented with two options - one of those will have you log out while also erasing all of your data and preferences, while the other will keep your data and preferences. WhatsApp Logout option in testing If you pick the route that will erase your data, it's basically just like uninstalling WhatsApp. It logs you out and deletes all app data and preferences, but doesn't remove you from groups. On the other hand, the option that won't erase data simply logs you out without touching anything else - your chats, group chats, data, and preferences will all be there waiting for you when you get back. You can then restore everything easily by simply signing in again with your phone number. So, with that in mind, this feature seems to be tailor made for those who want to take a short break from WhatsApp for whatever reason. The Logout option still shows an "Internal" badge which tells us that it's being actively tested internally in the WhatsApp development team. The next step should be a full beta release for everyone, followed of course by the stable release sometime after that. Source
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Bollywood actor Babil Khan: 'I resonate with needing external validation'
We are a day into the Babil Khan viral video incident and Bollywood is already closing ranks. Actors who were named in Khan's video decrying the industry as fake are speaking up in support on social media even as his public relations team goes on the offensive, issuing a statement about video bytes being taken out of context while revealing that Babil was 'just having a difficult day'. Veteran actors are also putting their two cents in, calling his move to air issues on social media silly while expressing hope for a healthy rebound. Babil, the 26-year-old son of the late actor Irrfan Khan, has been making headlines since his debut in the 2002 film Qala. He has also worked on the miniseries The Railway Men, and the recently released movie Logout, available to stream on Zee5 Global. He has been open and honest about struggling with his father's demise (Irrfan was only 53 years old when he passed away in 2020) and his mother, writer and producer Sutapa Sikdar, has spoken about Babil being 'almost in depression' and under a lot of pressure. She said at an event in Lucknow, India, earlier this year, 'He is very vulnerable and does not have a fighter's spirit. His father was very strong and so am I, but genetically it must have come from somewhere.' When City Times sat down to talk about his movie Logout, he admitted that he had a bit of a culture shock when he moved to Mumbai and joined his father's industry. 'It was a conscious decision to keep me away from showbiz when I was a child. Later, when I got into the industry, when my father was alive, I was okay, I took that protection for granted. When he passed away, that's when I started feeling the pressures and the anxieties of showbiz. 'But the magic is that my entire life was preparing me for that moment. So, when I stepped on there and I and I was just myself, without any training, without any practice, and people seem to like it. It was fresh, apparently.' But if he was so ready for the limelight, what happened on Sunday? In the video, posted on Insta on Sunday and since deleted, a disheveled and red-eyed Babil names Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh before going on to say that the industry is 'rude' and 'the fakest', leading people to believe he was accusing them of terrible behaviour. He appears to be tearing up as he speaks. A day on, that narrative seems to have changed, with the family and his publicists putting out a statement that says: 'In the clip, Babil was sincerely acknowledging a few of his peers whom he believes are making meaningful contribution to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. His mention of artists ….came from a place of genuine admiration for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry.' Reacting to the statement, Panday wrote, 'Only love and good energy for you Babil, always in your corner.' And Chaturvedi said in an Instagram Story, 'I usually never engage in [expletive] 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. We love to hate and hate to love, is this what we've come to? Stop looking for drama here. All of us are working hard to bring drama to you on your screens.' The episode may or may not have been a PR stunt, but it does call attention to a battle faced by all celebrities and one that the younger generation is particularly vulnerable to – being perfect under the spotlight no matter what is going on in the background (that is, in real life). Among the pitfalls of earning a pedestal too quickly is the pressure that comes to perform well all the time, the confusion that comes from being surrounded by 'yes men and women' instead of truth talkers, and a tight schedule that accounts for every moment of your day. Add social media's long memory to the mix and, well, this move has the potential to cost him dearly. Still, we expect a cheerful comeback from the star child, who told us about the weight of emotions and how his father taught him to deal with them. 'People think happiness is good, joy is good, pain is bad, anxiety is bad. The only reason I know inherently that these are just emotions, and nothing is black and white, and nothing is good and bad, and nothing is right or wrong, is because of my father. 'He never taught me anything about acting. He lived with me, and he laughed with me, and that's how I learned. I think you learn a lot in in those moments. You are automatically learning how to live life, and life is teaching you. Life is your best friend. You don't need much if you start, if we start listening to life, I think that's all we need,' he added. In his recent movie, Logout, he plays a social media influencer on a mission to get 10 million followers. He's on the cusp of this milestone moment when a fan gets access to his phone. 'I resonate with needing external validation,' he mulled, talking about his character in the film, adding that what keeps him grounded is turning witness to his own emotions. 'Observe it from a distance. See the effects of it on you. See what it's doing to you,' he said. And you can pick your narrative. Take auditions, for instance. 'People have this really strange idea that auditions are nerve wracking, but the moment you change your perception towards it [it works out]. They can be a great way to practice acting. That is where I go and understand acting. And every audition makes me a better actor.' Which is the real Babil – the confident young star one sees on the big screen or the emotionally struggling artist we've just been introduced to on social media? At this point, it seems a bit of both. Stay strong Babil, this too shall pass. Do the kids of stars grow up too fast? No matter how sheltered one is, being the child of a star – especially one who follows in their parent's footsteps – comes with quiet pressure. 'It is an entirely different childhood if you are constantly being watched and observed. You didn't ask for the spotlight, but got it anyway. It's basically an adapted child who is raised, whose personality forms under the influence of what the parent does. The star parent and the public have expectations of the child which don't allow the child to be an innocent kid who makes mistakes. They lose the right to privacy, they are judged for their choices before they are even capable of really making wise decisions,' explains Dr Tara Wyne, clinical psychologist and clinical director at UAE-based Lighthouse Arabia. 'There can be a lot of envy from peers and alienation and inability to trust others as you are never sure it's you they are interested in. Inevitably, there will be comparisons with the parent, is the child as attractive, talented, special. This can cause a sense of defectiveness and shame for children of stars. Children may never feel truly seen for who they are, only for how much they resemble the parent, live up to the parent or how much they disappoint the parent. The life of a star parent is a complex world for a child to enter, privilege doesn't protect the child from the loss of anonymity and psychological safety,' she adds.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Logout' star Babil Khan: 'I always wanted to be loved'
In an Instagram post this week, Babil Khan, son of the late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, explained that he'd be stepping away from a project by director Sai Rajesh. He said he's taking some time off. The move comes days after a tearful cryptic post on social media about the negativity in India's movie industry, which was deleted soon after. In all the ensuing drama of him refuting claims that he'd been dissing the industry, actors either calling him silly or speaking up in his defence, it's his latest project, Logout, available for streaming on Zee5 Global that has slipped through the cracks. The film, a deep dive into the lengths an influencer might go to for followers, has won plaudits for his acting prowess while sliding off audience radars due to all the real life drama. The cyber security thriller was written by Biswapati Sarkar and directed by Amit Golani. In a conversation with Babil, we heard about why he likes auditions, how he deals with stage fright, and why he read the Logout script a hundred times. Excerpts from the interview In Logout, you play an influencer. Do you identify with the label? I don't resonate with being an influencer, but I resonate with needing external validation. I resonate with the soul of the character. I don't resonate with his job. So, what happens when you don't get the validation? How do you deal with negative feedback? I believe that you can't think your way out of struggle and pain. It's important to surrender. Don't try to be anything, but what you are in that moment. If you're feeling anxiety, feel that anxiety. Rather than attaching your identity to that emotion, observe it from a distance. See the effects of it on you. I think that's what being alive is. Do you take part in a lot of auditions? Yes, I audition a lot because that is a good way to practice. People have this really strange idea that auditions are nerve wracking, but the moment you change your perception towards auditions, you realise they can be a great way to practice acting. That is where I go and understand acting. And every audition makes me a better actor. Have you ever suffered from stage fright? I have stage fright. But the truth is that no matter how scared you are, if you change the way you look at fear, the effect of fear changes. I remember recently, I was walking on for a ramp and right before the I went on stage, my knees were shivering. But I breathed. I just watched the fear. Instead of being overwhelmed by it, I chose my action towards that fear. I surrendered to that. And then the fear didn't affect my outcome. How did you prepare for your role in Logout? I prepped with my best friend and my acting mentor, Rachit Singh, a little bit and then I researched a lot of content. Other than that, I would say that the script is so intricately written and so well designed that I didn't have to do much. Rather than just study the text repeatedly, I just stuck with the script -- I read the script like 100 times. Did you always want to be in the entertainment space? I wanted to be loved. And I convinced myself that the only way that would happen is if I became famous… I wanted to be a star. What are the lessons from your dad that you carry forward? The only reason I know about surrender, about not labelling emotions good or bad, and that is nothing is right or wrong is because of him and the way he lived life. He never taught me anything about acting. He lived with me and he laughed with me, and that's how I learned.
India Today
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Babil Khan exits Sai Rajesh's film after backlash: Things didn't go as planned
Actor Babil Khan has confirmed his exit from director Sai Rajesh's remake of Baby. In a detailed Instagram post shared on Saturday, Babil addressed the decision following backlash over a now-deleted viral video. He also mentioned that he would be taking some time off, but emphasised that there is immense love and mutual respect between him and the the lengthy post, Babil stated, "With a lot of grit, passion, and mutual respect, Sai Rajesh Sir and I both got along on this journey of creating magic together. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, things didn't go ahead as everyone had planned (sic)."advertisementHe continued, "Since I will be taking some time off currently, I wish the best to Sai Rajesh Sir and the film team on their future journey. I know there is immense love between us, and we will meet soon in the future and create magic together (sic)." Read his post here: Photo: Instagram/Babil Khan Confirming the end of their collaboration, director Rajesh also called Babil "one of the most talented and hardworking actors." He further wrote, "However, I have to accept this unfortunate reality of the situation. After spending time with Babil while prepping, I was very happy to be working with such a talented actor (sic)."advertisementWishing the best to the actor, Rajesh added, "I will still always cherish the experience of seeing him perform in front of me. I will miss my Hero ! I respect his decision of self care first, and wish him all the best and send him all the love in the future ! I know we will both create that magic together for sure (sic)."Here's his post: Photo: Instagram/Sai Rajesh For the unversed, earlier Babil, in a now-deleted video, lashed out at his contemporaries. He deactivated the account later and issued a statement apologising that the videos were "extremely misinterpreted", claiming that he was praising them. Following the incident, Rajesh released a statement expressing his disappointment over Babil's videos. In a pointed remark, he questioned the actor's team, saying, "Do you truly believe we would quietly step away without addressing this? The attitude we've encountered is disheartening. It seems as though only those named in Babil's video are deemed worthy of respect, while the rest of us are left feeling like fools for having supported him throughout (sic)."On the work front, Babil was last seen in 'Logout'.Trending Reel
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sooraj Pancholi supports Babil Khan after emotional video, says 'It takes real courage'
Commenting on the situation, Sooraj Pancholi told Bollywood Bubble that expressing emotions publicly takes bravery. 'It takes real courage to show that emotional side to the world,' he said. Sooraj added that Babil is likely under immense pressure to carry forward his father's legacy, saying, 'I can't even imagine the kind of pressure that must bring. But I really hope he continues, he's a very, very good performer.' Sooraj also suggested that Babil may have been advised to take the video down, rather than doing it of his own will. 'It's a tough spot, but it's also the life we chose. I'm sure someone must've told him to remove it,' he said, while emphasising the importance of being open about mental health. Babil Khan has previously been praised for speaking honestly about his personal struggles and the emotional toll of working in the entertainment industry. His latest film, Logout, was released on Zee5 on 18 April 2025 and has received positive feedback. Many in the industry and among the public have come forward in support of Babil, appreciating his openness and encouraging him to keep going despite the pressures that come with fame.
