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.

Akshay Kumar, who is currently riding high on the success of Kesari: Chapter 2, recently opened up about the influence of his socially driven films, how he processes criticism, and what truly scares him in life.
Recalling the societal changes his films have triggered, the actor shared in an interview with Zee Music Company, “I have felt this a lot of times. After watching Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, people started taking toilets seriously and invested in building it at home. Even after Padman, people started talking about periods openly at home.”
He emphasized how the conversations around menstruation became more open within families. “Daughters were able to talk about periods, their pain, and buying sanitary pads with their fathers freely. I also made OMG 2 based on sex education. I talked about how important it is. Jab log inn kahaniyan se relate karte hain and get impressed, it feels gratifying to me as an actor,” Akshay added.
While the superstar values the audience’s love, he admitted that criticism doesn’t always go unnoticed. “Audience hi maalik hai because they pay for the whole thing. When they clap for me, then it’s a motivation and when they criticise, I get to learn as well,” he explained, adding that genuine feedback pushes him to grow.
The actor further stated that audience demand has influenced his choice of films over the years. “It has happened several times when people have said, ‘Kuch alag karo’. So, I tried doing different movies as well. Criticism hurts sometimes, but if it comes from the heart, then it only makes you better.”
His remarks come at a time when veteran actress Jaya Bachchan recently raised concerns about the kind of content being produced in Indian cinema today. She had expressed her disapproval of the film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, particularly criticizing its title. She questioned, “Abhi aap naam bhi dekhiye toh main aisi picturein kabhi na dekhu. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, yeh koi naam hai? Yeh koi title hai?” She further labeled the film as a “flop,” despite its commercial success and critical acclaim.

On a personal note, Akshay also revealed a fear that goes beyond stunts and action. “Besides falling from a helicopter, my biggest fear is that when I wake up one day and there are no messages. Uss din mujhe lagega ki meri baari khatam hogayi. I am not needed now,” he said.

He concluded with a strong statement about his work ethic, “I think this is the reason why I don’t want to stop. I want to keep on working. It is a small life. I don’t want to rest and make my life smaller. I want it to be bigger. Main tab araam karunga jab iss duniya mein nahi rahunga. In simple words, I’ll keep on working till they have to shoot me down.”