In an interview with MensXP, Babil reflected on how fame affected his relationship with his father, Irrfan Khan. He described how as a child, the attention from crowds would often pull his father away, creating a sense of distance between them. Despite the physical separation due to his father’s busy schedule, Babil noted that Irrfan was always affectionate whenever they were together.
The actor from ‘The Railway Men’ acknowledged his tendency to be a people pleaser, linking it to insecurity. He elaborated on how this behavior stems from a survival instinct rooted in self-doubt. According to him, the drive to please others is a means to fit in and navigate society successfully.
Babil Khan gets emotional as he recalls cherished moments with his father Irrfan Khan; says ‘It’s easy to be cathartic and cry about losing him but…’
Reflecting on his past remarks regarding insecurity and abandonment issues, Babil mentioned that his feelings of abandonment may have arisen from spending cherished time with his father for short periods, only to have him absent for long stretches during shooting schedules. He suggested that this experience might have contributed to his insecurities. However, he emphasized that despite this, his father was still the best.
On the work front, Babil will be seen next in Shoojit Sircar directorial The Umesh Chronicles, alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
