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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. In the video, Babil was seen crying and expressing frustration with
00:25the Bollywood industry. He 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. His breakdown
00:44on camera sparked concerns and confusion across social media, as weavers tried to understand
00:49his message.
00:57Shortly after the video spread, Babil deactivated his Instagram account, further fueling the
01:03speculation. However, he later returned to the platform to a post clarification. In his
01:08follow-up message, Babil explained that his intentions were misunderstood. He wrote that
01:14he had meant to appreciate the hard work of those he named, not insult or attack them.
01:21According to Babil, his emotional delivery and choice of words were misinterpreted, and he
01:26also apologised for any confusion caused. He stressed that his only intention was to support
01:32his peers in the industry.
01:40Ananya Pandey was the first celebrity who reacted kindly to Babil Khan's clarification.
01:46She reshared his post on her Instagram story, writing,
01:50Only love and good energy for you, Babil. Always in your corner. Her supportive tone made it
01:56clear that she held no grudge and appreciated Babil's vulnerability and honesty.
02:02Sidhan Chaturvedi also extended his support by resharing the post and reminding everyone
02:08not to sensationalise personal moments. He wrote, Let's not create a drama out of someone's
02:14personal moment. Much love. His response stood for encouraging empathy over judgement.
02:21Raghur Jaya showed solidity by commenting, People should stop judging and let others feel
02:26what they feel. Love to you bro. His words reflected understanding and highlighted
02:32the importance of giving people space to express their emotions. Both Arjun and Shania Kapoor
02:40did not issue any public response to Babil Khan's video or his apology. However, Babil tagged
02:46them in his clarification post, where he expressed that his intentions were not to offend. He clarified
02:53that he respected their work and only meant to acknowledge their efforts in the industry.
03:04Filmmaker Sai Rajesh took a critical stance on Babil's clarification, suggesting that
03:10it felt more like damage control than a sincere explanation. This prompted an emotional and
03:16intense reaction from Babil, who replied, I slit my f***ing wrist for him. Don't dare question
03:22what I meant. The comment was raw and hinted at a depth of Babil's emotional turmoil. It was later
03:29deleted but not before sparking further concern about his mental health and the pressure he faces as a public figure.
03:40Harswardhan Rane chose to respond with guidance and concern. He advised Babil to stay away from
03:50after parties and superficial events in the film industry. Harswardhan wrote, avoid these parties
03:57and events. Don't let them change you. Live clean and keep your father's name shining. Self-care is your
04:04strength. His message was widely appreciated for its sincerity and for acknowledging Babil's vulnerability
04:12in a respectful way.
04:20In response to the growing media attention, Babil's family and team issued a statement clarifying that
04:25the video was not an attack on any individual. They explained that Babil was emotionally overwhelmed
04:33and trying to highlight the efforts of his fellow artists, not criticize them. The incident opened a
04:40wider conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry, the emotional burden of
04:46being a celebrity, and the expectations placed on Starkids. Many fans and insiders expressed solidarity
04:54with Babil, emphasizing the importance of compassion in such moments.

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