Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan shared a tearful video calling Bollywood 'fake' and naming celebs like Ananya Panday and Arijit Singh. Although, he deleted the video shortly, but it circulated on the internet. While many stars supported him, filmmaker Sai Rajesh criticized his clarification, prompting an emotional reply from Babil. He apologized, saying his words were misunderstood. Know the full story in this detailed video from Asianet News English.
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00:00Babil Khan, the son of late actor Irfan Khan posted an emotional video on Instagram that
00:19quickly went viral.
00:21In the video, Babil was seen crying and expressing frustration with the Bollywood industry.
00:26They referred to Bollywood as fake and screwed, which allowed many fans.
00:31Notably, he mentioned the names of several celebrities, including Ananya Pandey, Arjun
00:37Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Sidhan Chaturvedi, Raghur Jyal and even singer Adi Ji Singh.
00:43His breakdown on camera sparked concerns and confusion across social media, as weavers tried
00:49to understand his message.
00:57Shortly after the video spread, Babil deactivated his Instagram account, further fueling the
01:03speculation.
01:04However, he later returned to the platform to a post clarification.
01:08In his follow-up message, Babil explained that his intentions were misunderstood.
01:13He wrote that he had meant to appreciate the hard work of those he named, not insult or
01:19attack them.
01:20According to Babil, his emotional delivery and choice of words were misinterpreted.
01:26And he also apologized for any confusion caused.
01:29He stressed that his only intention was to support his peers in the industry.
01:34Ananya Pandey was the first celebrity who reacted kindly to Babil Khan's clarification.
01:46She reshared his post on her Instagram story, writing, Only love and good energy for you,
01:52Babil.
01:53Always in your corner.
01:54Her supportive tone made it clear that she held no grudge and appreciated Babil's vulnerability
02:00and honesty.
02:02Siddhant Chaturvedi also extended his support by resharing the post and reminding everyone
02:08not to sensationalize personal moments.
02:11He wrote, Let's not create a drama out of someone's personal moment.
02:16Much love.
02:17His response stood for encouraging empathy over judgment.
02:21Raghujya showed solidity by commenting, People should stop judging and let others feel
02:26what they feel.
02:28Love to you, bro.
02:29His words reflected understanding and highlighted the importance of giving people space to express
02:36their emotions.
02:38Both Arjun and Shania Kapoor did not issue any public response to Babil Khan's video or his
02:44apology.
02:45However, Babil tagged them in his clarification post, where he expressed that his intentions
02:50were not to offend.
02:52He clarified that he respected their work and only meant to acknowledge their efforts in
02:57the industry.
03:04Filmmaker Sai Rajesh took a critical stance on Babil's clarification, suggesting that it
03:10felt more like damage control than a sincere explanation.
03:14This prompted an emotional and intense reaction from Babil, who replied, I slit my f***ing wrist
03:21for him.
03:22Don't you dare question what I meant.
03:24The comment was raw and hinted at a depth of Babil's emotional turmoil.
03:29It was later deleted but not before sparking further concern about his mental health and
03:34the pressure he faces as a public figure.
03:43Actor Harshvardhan Rane chose to respond with guidance and concern.
03:48He advised Babil to stay away from after parties and superficial events in the film industry.
03:54Harshvardhan wrote, Avoid these parties and events.
03:58Don't let them change you.
04:00Live clean and keep your father's name shining.
04:03Self care is your strength.
04:05His message was widely appreciated for its sincerity and for acknowledging Babil's vulnerability
04:11in a respectful way.
04:20In response to the growing media attention, Babil's family and team issued a statement clarifying
04:25that the video was not an attack on any individual.
04:29They explained that Babil was emotionally overwhelmed and trying to highlight the efforts of his fellow
04:35artists, not criticize them.
04:39The incident opened a wider conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry.
04:45The emotional burden of being a celebrity and the expectations placed on Starkids.
04:51Many fans and insiders expressed solidarity with Babil.
04:55Emphasizing the importance of compassion in such moments.