Babil Khan Breaks Silence: Posts in Support of Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi Amid Viral Video Controversy

Mumbai – Actor Babil Khan, son of the legendary Irrfan Khan, has returned to Instagram and broken his silence following a viral video that left fans concerned and sparked intense online speculation. The emotional video, which surfaced on Reddit and quickly made its way across social media, showed Babil visibly distressed, speaking candidly about his struggles in Bollywood and feelings of isolation.

In the now-viral clip, recorded on April 4, Babil described the industry as “so f****d” and “so, so rude,” triggering assumptions that he was calling out some of his contemporaries. Names like Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Shanaya Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and even singer Arijit Singh began trending as fans speculated about his relationships with them.

However, in a surprising move, Babil deactivated his Instagram account following the viral spread of the video. On Sunday, he returned to the platform and began resharing stories and posts featuring the very artists mentioned in the video — a clear indication that the clip was misunderstood.

“Extremely Misinterpreted”: Babil Clarifies via Stories and Shared Posts

Instead of posting a formal clarification, Babil took to his Instagram Stories to express admiration for his peers. He reshared a post by Kubbra Sait, which included a statement from his family. The post clarified that Babil’s comments were deeply misinterpreted and that his emotional moment was meant to appreciate rather than criticize.

“Thank you so much ❤️ This video was extremely misinterpreted, I was trying to show support to Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Gaurav Adarsh, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Arijit Singh,” Babil wrote in his caption.

He further reshared a story from Raghav Juyal, calling him:

“My icon, my idol, and my elder brother that I never had.”

In a touching exchange, Siddhant Chaturvedi posted a video of Babil stating:

“Mujhe itihaas likhna hai, kitaab nahi” (I want to write history, not a book).

Babil responded simply and powerfully:

“I love you, brother.”

Official Statement from Babil Khan’s Family

To set the record straight, Babil’s family also issued an official statement, which read in part:

“In the clip, Babil was sincerely acknowledging a few of his peers whom he believes are making contributions to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. His mention of artists like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh came from a place of genuine admiration – for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry.”

A Message of Empathy and Support

What initially appeared to be a moment of breakdown has now been reframed as a message of solidarity and vulnerability. Babil Khan’s raw, emotional honesty — coupled with his public support of his peers — has not only clarified the confusion but also highlighted his deep respect for fellow artists.

As Bollywood continues to evolve, voices like Babil’s add much-needed authenticity and heart to the conversation — reminding everyone that empathy and support matter more than speculation and drama.