Babil Khan's Emotional Video Sparks Industry Support and Controversy

Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, recently found himself at the center of a social media controversy after posting an emotional video that appeared to criticize Bollywood as "the fakest industry." The video, which has since been deleted, showed Khan in tears while mentioning several industry peers including Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Raghav Juyal.

Following widespread attention, Khan's team issued a clarification, stating that his comments were "taken out of context" and were actually meant as praise for his colleagues. "The video was misinterpreted as criticism when it was actually an expression of admiration," the statement read.

The incident led Khan to temporarily deactivate his Instagram account, causing concern among fans. However, he has since restored his profile.

Several Bollywood personalities have publicly supported Khan in the aftermath. Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal offered encouragement, while Ananya Panday also broke her silence on the matter with a supportive message.

Actor Harshvardhan Rane offered advice to Babil, suggesting he "stay away from alcohol, parties, and stand his ground," encouraging him to focus on his craft and legacy.

In a separate development, Khan was involved in a public dispute with filmmaker Sai Rajesh, who criticized his team's statement about the viral video. Khan responded with a troubling claim that he had "slit his wrist" for a role in Rajesh's project, comments he later deleted.

The controversy highlights the challenges faced by the second-generation actor as he navigates his career in Bollywood while carrying the legacy of his acclaimed father.