Irrfan Khan’s Son Babil Cries; Names Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor in Deleted Video
Actor Babil Khan’s family has issued an official clarification after an emotional video of him crying went viral on social media on Sunday morning, triggering widespread concern among fans. The family statement addressed the context of Babil mentioning several actors by name, aiming to clear up misunderstandings arising from the footage.
The statement from Babil Khan’s family reassured fans about the actor’s wellbeing, explaining that everyone experiences challenging times, and Babil is no exception. They emphasized that Babil mentioned fellow actors Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and singer Arijit Singh not as criticism, but out of genuine appreciation for their support and meaningful contributions to Indian cinema.
The full statement read:
“Over the past few years, Babil Khan has received significant admiration for his acting and openness about mental health struggles. Like anyone else, he is entitled to difficult moments, and this was one such instance. We want to assure his well-wishers that Babil is safe and recovering well. However, we must clarify that his recent emotional video has been widely misunderstood and taken out of context.”
“Babil mentioned artists such as Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh to highlight his sincere admiration for their authenticity and positive influence within the industry. We kindly request the media and public to interpret his message in its entirety rather than basing conclusions on fragmented clips.”
What was in the videos?
In the viral clip, Babil appeared emotionally distressed, stating, “I just want you guys to know there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and Arijit Singh. Bollywood is so f*****. Bollywood is so screwed.” Social media users initially misconstrued his remarks as criticisms directed towards these individuals.
Following the incident, Babil has temporarily deactivated his Instagram account.