Babil Khan Clarifies Viral Video, Shares Support for Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav
Babil Khan, son of the late acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan, has taken to social media to clarify his sentiments following a viral video that sparked concern among fans and industry insiders. The video, which circulated widely on Sunday, showed a visibly emotional Babil expressing his feelings of isolation within Bollywood, leading to speculation about his well-being and his relationships with his peers. In a surprising turn of events, Babil has now shared posts featuring actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav on his Instagram Stories, accompanied by a message explaining his intentions behind the now-deleted video. According to Babil, the emotional outburst was not a critique but rather an attempt to show support for his colleagues, including Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav. “Thank you so much. The video was extremely misinterpreted, I was trying to show support to Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Adarsh Gourav, Raghav Juyal,” Babil wrote on his Instagram Story, tagging actress Kubbra Sait who had earlier extended her support. He further added, “I genuinely don’t have the energy to indulge more but I do this as responsibility for my peers that I truly admire.” Siddhant Chaturvedi, who was among those mentioned in the initial video, reciprocated the sentiment by sharing a note on his own Instagram Stories addressing the controversy. He also posted videos showing him spending quality time with Babil, seemingly dispelling any rumors of discord. In his note, Siddhant urged the online community to refrain from unnecessary speculation and drama. “I usually never engage in sh*t written about me and my colleagues, but this one’s personal. So to all the Redditors, Gossip columns and media portals of the internet. Stop,” Siddhant stated firmly. Adding a touch of camaraderie, Siddhant also shared a video of Babil saying, “Mujhe itihaas likhna hai, kitaab nahi,” which translates to, “I want to create history, not just write a book.” Babil later re-shared this video on his own story. Adarsh Gourav also showed his support by re-sharing Babil’s clarification on his Instagram Story, simply adding, “Only love and support for you brother.” Earlier, a joint statement from Babil’s team and family was released, emphasizing that the viral video was “widely misinterpreted” and taken out of context. The statement clarified that Babil’s mention of his peers was intended as an acknowledgment of their “meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema” and came from a place of “genuine admiration for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry.” The incident unfolded after Babil’s initial video, where he was seen tearfully expressing his feelings about the industry, went viral. His words, including “Bollywood is so f***ed. Bollywood is so, so rude,” led to widespread concern and speculation about his mental state and his relationships within the film fraternity. Following the video’s circulation, Babil had briefly deactivated his Instagram account. The subsequent clarifications and supportive messages from Babil and his colleagues suggest a misunderstanding fueled by the fragmented nature of the viral clip. Their united front aims to quell the rumors and highlight the supportive bonds within the industry.
