Babil Khan

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Babil Khan
Babil Khan at the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023 (cropped).jpg
Khan in 2023
Born (1998-05-15) 15 May 1998 (age 26)
Alma mater University of Westminster
OccupationActor
Years active2022–present
Father Irrfan Khan

Babil Khan (born 15 May 1998) [1] is an Indian actor. The son of actor Irrfan Khan, he began his career as a camera assistant, before making his acting debut in Hindi cinema with Qala (2022). [2] He has since starred in the miniseries The Railway Men (2023).

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Early life and education

Babil Khan was born on 15 May 1998, [3] in Mumbai to actor Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar. [4] [5] He has a younger brother, Ayaan Khan. [6]

Khan completed his schooling at Tridha School, Mumbai and studied further at the University of Westminster, London. [7]

Career

After completing his studies, he started as a camera assistant in Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single. [8]

In 2022, he made his acting debut with Anvita Dutt's psychological drama Qala alongside Tripti Dimri. [9] He was critically acclaimed for his performance. [10]

In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in a Netflix original film Friday Night Plan . [11] He next starred in YRF's web series The Railway Men , a story on Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles. [12] [13]

He will also star in Shoojit Sircar's The Umesh Chronicles with Amitabh Bachchan. [14] [15]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017 Qarib Qarib Single Camera assistant [16]
2022 Qala Jagan Batwal [17]
2023 Friday Night Plan Siddharth Menon [18]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023 The Railway Men Imad RiazMiniseries [19]

Music videos

YearTitleSingerRef.
2023"Dastoor" Jasleen Royal [20]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2023 Zee Cine Awards Best Male Debut Qala Won [21]
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male)Nominated [22]
IIFA Awards Star Debut of the Year (Male) Won [23]
2024 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Series (Male): Drama The Railway Men Nominated [24]

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