Babil Khan Remembers His Father Irrfan Khan with Rare Childhood Photos
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Mumbai, March 20 (NationPress) Actor Babil Khan took to social media on Thursday to honor his late father, Irrfan Khan, by sharing a collection of unseen childhood photographs that beautifully showcase their profound relationship.
This heartfelt post resonated deeply with fans, prompting many to express their emotions in the comments as Babil reminisced about cherished memories spent with his father.
In his caption, Babil expressed, “To begin again, remembering you. With my feet planted firm in my roots.”
Babil's mother, Sutapa Sikdar, responded to the post, saying, “What beautiful pictures both with the same expression. Mashaallah.”
The images shared by Babil reveal tender and candid moments between Irrfan and a young Babil. One picture features Irrfan cradling baby Babil in his arms, both gazing upwards. Another captures Irrfan sitting closely with his son, engaging gently with him. A third image shows Irrfan playfully carrying Babil on his shoulders as they enjoy a lighthearted moment at home.
For those unaware, Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53, after a courageous battle with a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare type of cancer. His passing left a profound impact not only in India but also within the global film industry.
As for Sutapa Sikdar, she is a writer and producer and was married to Irrfan for many years. They first met at the National School of Drama and were united in marriage in 1995. The couple has two sons, Babil and Ayan.
Babil Khan has followed in his father's footsteps and made his film industry debut with the Netflix movie “Qala”, released in 2022, where he starred alongside Triptii Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee.