Babil Khan Deactivates Instagram After Emotional Video Goes Viral, Later Returns With Clarification

New Delhi | May 5, 2025 —Bollywood actor Babil Khan, known for his sensitive performances and outspoken nature, found himself at the center of social media attention this week after an emotional video of him went viral. The actor, who was last seen in the cyber-thriller Logout, temporarily deleted his Instagram account following the video’s circulation, in which he appeared visibly distressed and made remarks that some interpreted as a critique of the Bollywood industry.

The video, in which Babil Khan referred to parts of the film industry as “fake,” quickly spread across platforms, prompting mixed reactions online. However, just hours later, Babil reactivated his Instagram profile, explaining that his message had been “extremely misinterpreted.” In a post shared shortly after returning, he thanked fellow actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal for their support and emphasized that his intention had been to show solidarity with peers, not attack the industry.

“I was trying to show support to Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, and singer Arijit Singh,” Babil wrote, naming several artists he mentioned in the original video. He added, “I genuinely don’t have the energy to indulge more but I do this as responsibility for my peers that I truly admire.”

The young actor also reshared a supportive post by Kubbra Sait, expressing gratitude amid the social media storm.

Social Media Burnout

Babil Khan, son of the late acting legend Irrfan Khan and writer Sutapa Sikdar, has long been candid about his struggles with fame, mental health, and digital life. In past interviews, he’s discussed his minimal use of social media and discomfort with the need for constant online validation.

In a recent interview with The Hindu, Babil Khan elaborated on his complex relationship with technology. “When my younger brother and I were growing up, our parents took a conscious decision to keep us away from the technological development surrounding us,” he said. “I got my first smartphone when I was 21. I practically grew up in a jungle,” he added with a laugh.

Commenting on the deeper toll social media takes on today’s youth, Babil said, “Our generation is facing a numbness because of the burden of information and our desire to be wanted, our desire to be loved. In a capitalistic world, it’s all business and you have to sell. That’s what this film (Log Out) looks into.”