Babil Khan calls idea of starring in Irrfan Khan’s biopic ‘scary’: ‘He lived that darkness, I am just talking about it’

Babil Khan, son of the late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, has often used his platform to share heartfelt reflections and memories of his father. The young actor, who is currently garnering praise for his performance in the cyber-thriller Logout, recently addressed the idea of portraying his father in a potential biopic.
In an interview with WION, Babil admitted that while it would be an honour, the idea of stepping into his father's shoes feels overwhelming at this point in his life.
“I would actually and it would be an honour, but the thought is too scary for me right now. My dada was someone who lived that darkness I was talking about. He actually lived that life. I am just talking about them at the age of 26. He dedicated his entire life to these ideas," Babil said.
"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.”
The Qala actor recently reflected on accusations that he has used his father’s legacy to boost his own career. Speaking with The Lallantop, Babil responded to such criticism, saying, “If that were true, I wouldn’t be going to auditions today. I was simply sharing the love because everyone showed us so much love and support.”

Babil also recalled the profound shift in his life following Irrfan Khan’s passing in 2020. He vividly remembered the day his father’s body was transported from the hospital to the funeral. Despite the pandemic, throngs of grieving fans lined the streets, undeterred by the risk of infection, just to bid farewell to the beloved star.

That moment, Babil said, made him realise how deeply his father was loved by millions. It inspired him to share his grief, memories, and journey with the public, not for fame, but as a tribute to a man who meant so much to so many.