On what would have been Irrfan Khan’s 57th birthday, his son, Babil Khan, honored his memory by sharing a poignant throwback image, reminiscing about a touching moment with the legendary actor.
The Instagram post, shared by Babil Khan, offered a glimpse into a special occasion from Irrfan’s past. In the captured moment, the late actor, clad in a brown kurta and a navy blue shawl, was seen sharing his birthday cake with filmmaker Anup Singh, a longtime collaborator behind films like “Qissa” (2013) and “The Song of Scorpions” (2017).
Anup Singh’s directorial projects, including “The Song of Scorpions,” marked significant milestones in Irrfan’s career, with the latter serving as the actor’s final theatrical release after a prolonged delay following its successful festival run. The film finally graced Indian screens last year, leaving a lasting impact on audiences.
In the heartfelt caption accompanying the image, Babil Khan reflected on Irrfan’s tendency to forget his own birthday, captioning the post with, “Celebrating a man who always forgot his own birthday @irrfan (red heart emoji).” The post garnered warm responses from industry peers, including actors Prateik Babbar, Isha Talwar, and Tillotama Shome, who shared their affection through red heart emojis.
Babil Khan, who recently appeared in Netflix India’s series “The Railway Men,” spoke about grappling with the loss of his father while working on the show. He credited co-star Kay Kay Menon for fostering a sense of belonging on set, emphasizing the support received during a challenging time.
At a press conference during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Babil shared insights into his emotional journey, revealing that he commenced work on the series nearly seven to eight months after his father’s passing. Praised by Kay Kay Menon for his talent, Babil is deemed to have immense potential by industry contemporaries.
Irrfan Khan, a globally acclaimed actor, departed in April 2020 following a battle with a rare form of cancer, leaving an indelible mark on Indian and international cinema. Beyond his acting endeavors, Babil was recently featured in Jasleen Royal’s music video for the single “Dastoor.”
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