Babil Khan Remembers Irrfan Khan With Sweet Childhood Snaps, Talks About 'Grief'

Babil Khan is the elder son of the late Irrfan Khan. He often shares nostalgic photos with his father. Today, he posted their unseen childhood pictures on his social media, which quickly went viral, prompting numerous reactions from fans. Many praised the heartfelt post, where Babil expressed how much he misses his father.

Babil Khan shares heartfelt post remembering Irrfan

On August 26, Babil shared a series of childhood photos on Instagram. The post featured candid and heartwarming moments with his father, beginning with a picture of the late actor lovingly wrapping his arm around a young Babil, followed by several joyful snapshots. He captioned the pictures and wrote, “grief”.

As soon as he shared the post, fans started sharing their love in remembrance of Irrfan. One user commented, “He was the best actor of all time.” "Irrfan Khan sir is being missed by everyone a lot," another user wrote.

Irrfan Khan passed away from cancer on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53. He had been battling a neuroendocrine tumour. The legendary Indian actor made his debut in the Oscar-nominated Hindi film Salaam Bombay in 1988, and later starred in blockbuster films such as Life in a... Metro, The Lunchbox, and Hindi Medium.

When Babil recalled his father’s scene in Billu

A few days back, Babil shared another touching post with a video clip from the film Billu on Instagram. The clip highlights a powerful scene of Irrfan Khan, capturing the depth of his acting. In the caption, he wrote an emotional note, recalling how he was on set during the scene's filming. He also mentioned that, at the time, he was too young to grasp the magic being created. He reflected on how life often takes away what is most precious to guide you back to your roots.

Babil Khan was last seen in the Netflix series The Railway Men, where he shared the screen with Kay Kay Menon, R Madhavan, and Divyenndu Sharma. He has also signed a project that will be helmed by Shoojit Sircar.