May 4, 2025: Babil Khan, the son of late Bollywood legend Irrfan Khan, took to social media with a deeply emotional video that has left fans both disturbed and concerned. The actor, visibly in distress, shared and then deleted a video where he seemed to pour his heart out, criticizing the very industry that he had recently entered. As he sobbed and slurred his words, Babil’s video quickly went viral, sparking a wave of anxiety across his fanbase. The video, posted on Instagram Stories, has since disappeared, but not before it made its way to Reddit, where fans expressed their worries for Babil’s mental health.
Babil Khan’s Shocking Instagram Rant: Tears, Criticism, and the Dark Side of Bollywood
In the video, Babil Khan didn’t mince words. He called out several high-profile Bollywood celebrities, including Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and even the acclaimed singer Arijit Singh. Through his tears, he expressed his disillusionment with the industry, saying, “What I mean to say is that I just want you guys to know that there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav and Arijit Singh. There are so many more names. Bollywood is so f*****. Bollywood is so screwed.”
The video has ignited a storm of speculation and concern, with many questioning what could have triggered Babil’s emotional outburst. His followers have not been shy in expressing their empathy, and a few even seem to understand the pain behind his words. One Reddit user pointed out, “All the people he named are known bullies… all in the Dharma clique. I really feel for him. I wonder what they’ve done. He seems to be really suffering.” Another fan, reflecting on Babil’s recent struggles, added, “Poor guy, he has been struggling since his father’s death. Hope he finds purpose and peace.”
The emotional video comes shortly after a cryptic social media post by Ananya Panday, one of the celebrities named by Babil. In an apparent response, Panday shared a quote from Hagrid of Harry Potter fame: “What’s comin’ will come and we’ll meet it when it does,” followed by a cryptic caption that read, “Final touches and a little bit of this and that.” The post seemed to hint at a deeper context behind the controversy, but whether it was directed at Babil remains unclear.
What’s striking is Babil’s openness about the pain he’s facing in the face of fame and the cutthroat nature of the industry. In another clip, Babil described Bollywood as “the most fakest, fakest, fakest industry that I’ve ever ever been a part of,” adding that there were still people within it who hoped for change. He ended the clip by promising to show his audience more of himself: “I’ve got to show you so much more, so much more, so much more. I have so much more to give you…”
Fans on social media have been quick to express concern over Babil’s mental state. One Reddit user remarked, “Something really bad has happened for someone to be so sad about it. Babil seems like a softie who wouldn’t be able to take the harsh reality of Bollywood. Even being a nepo kid himself, he is outcasted by the clans of the industry.” Another fan noted Babil’s poignant poem about his father’s death anniversary, which included the line, “soon I’ll be there, with you, not without you,” further intensifying the worries surrounding his mental well-being.
Babil Khan, who made his acting debut with Qala in 2022 and has since appeared in Friday Night Plan (2023) and The Railway Men (2023), has continuously found himself in the spotlight—not just because of his heritage but also due to his own acting talent. However, his recent outburst paints a picture of someone caught in the emotional turmoil of navigating the Bollywood industry.
Fans, who have followed Babil’s career since his father’s passing in 2020, have long been aware of the struggles he faces as he tries to carve out his own identity in an industry that can be both unforgiving and unwelcoming. In his recent appearance in the cyber-thriller Logout (2023), Babil’s raw acting and sensitive portrayal of complex emotions were widely praised. But as his emotional state becomes more transparent, many wonder: Is Babil Khan on the verge of a breakdown, or is he simply exposing the truth about Bollywood’s darker side?
As of now, Babil has remained silent about the aftermath of his Instagram post, leaving his fans anxiously awaiting clarity. What is clear, however, is that Babil’s words have struck a nerve—calling attention to the pressures, disappointments, and isolation often faced by those seeking to succeed in an industry that often seems more about politics than passion.
Babil Khan Deletes Instagram Account
And now, Babil Khan deleted his Instagram account after posting an emotional video about bullying in Bollywood, mentioning celebrities like Ananya and Arjun.