In a touching tribute, rising star Babil Khan On Thursday, March 19, 2026, he took to social media to pay tribute to his late father. Irrfan Khan. Sharing some rare and intimate childhood photos, the ‘Qala’ actor reflected on his deep bond with the late actor, who passed away in April 2020. The collection of images, from tender moments of a baby Babil cradled in Irrfan’s arms to playful shoulder walks at home, captured a side of the global icon that the public rarely sees.
Babil Khan pays tribute to the late Irrfan Khan
Babil paired the images with the heartfelt caption: “To start over, remembering you. Feet firmly planted on the roots.” Her mother, Sutapa Sikdar, left an emotional comment: “What a beautiful picture both with the same expression. Mashallah.” The pictures show close and real moments between Irrfan and young Babil. In one, Irrfan holds baby Babil in his arms, both of them looking up. In another, the deceased actor sits next to his son, holding him gently as he talks to him. In a third image, Irrfan carries Babil on his shoulders, holding the children for fun during a happy time at home.
Irrfan Khan’s untimely departure
For those who don’t know, Irrfan Khan died on April 29, 2020 at the age of 53 after battling a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare cancer. His death shocked the nation and the worldwide film community. Writer and producer Sutapa Sikdar was Irrfan’s wife for many years. They met at the National Theater School, married in 1995 and have two sons, Babil and Ayan.
Babil Khan’s debut
On the other hand, Babil Khan has stepped into his father’s shoes by entering the film industry. She made her acting debut in the 2022 Netflix film ‘Qala’, sharing the screen with Triptii Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee.
