Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, is slowly carving out his own space in the film world. His new film, ‘Logout’, premiered on Zee5 this week and dives into the hot topic of digital addiction.
At just 26, Babil comes off as grounded and thoughtful. He credits his parents for keeping him close to the organic and real world—he didn’t get a phone until he was 16 and preferred Lego over video games.
In ‘Logout’, Babil doesn’t try to spoon-feed viewers with a message. Instead, he wants people to reflect on how they use digital tools. He believes that social media isn’t the enemy — it’s how we interact with it that makes the difference.
Babil gets real about seeking validation online, especially after his father’s death. At one point, he confused public support for pressure to live up to his dad’s legacy. Now, he says being his own person is the best way to honor him.
Working next to great talents like Rasika Dugal only pushes him further. Yet, he’s honest about the pressure of being a lead actor. For him, each role is a mix of challenge and learning.
Babil doesn’t define his journey by success or happiness. He follows his gut, keeps things real, and tries to stay present. One thing’s for sure—he’s not just logging into Bollywood, he’s logging into himself.