Babil Khan Reacts To Sai Rajesh’s Criticism: “I Slit My Wrist For Him,” Later Deletes Comments

Actor Babil Khan, son of late Irrfan Khan, has once again found himself in the spotlight, this time not for his films, but for a heartbreaking controversy that unfolded on social media. The young actor, who was seen in projects like Qala and The Railway Men, recently went viral after a video of him crying surfaced online. His team soon released a statement clarifying the emotions behind the video—but the clarification didn’t sit well with everyone.

National Award-winning filmmaker Sai Rajesh, known for Colour Photo, lashed out at the actor's team, calling the clarification an attempt to gain sympathy. He took to Instagram and expressed his frustration, writing a note that questioned the sincerity of the clarification. Rajesh said, “The rest of us are just fools for standing by him all this while?”

This triggered an emotional outburst from Babil. The Logout actor replied in the comments section of Rajesh’s post with shocking statements. In an emotional tone, he wrote, “You really broke my heart. After everything I’ve given to you.” He revealed he had given two years of his life to a character written by Rajesh and endured severe physical and emotional hardships to live up to the director’s expectations.

In one of the most alarming statements, Babil wrote, “Man, I had bugs in my beard because he needed that in the character. I gave him my laughter while I held back my tears. I slit my fu**ing wrist for him.” These lines quickly caught public attention, although Babil later deleted the comments from the post.

Before his deleted remarks, Babil had spoken about the pain he went through to perform the role. He alleged that he lived in unhygienic conditions and suffered emotionally, all to satisfy the filmmaker's creative vision. This revelation has led to mixed reactions from fans and industry insiders.

In their official statement, Babil’s team had explained the viral video by stating that the actor mentioned names like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Arijit Singh, and others because he genuinely admires them. However, Sai Rajesh wasn’t convinced. He accused the team of playing the “sympathy card” and said those who weren’t mentioned in the video felt ignored and hurt.

Rajesh wrote, “Do you really think we’re that naive to just walk away silently? What kind of attitude are we being subjected to?” He further added, “If you’re making them feel valued just because he gave them a shoutout, and ignoring the rest of us — then yes, we do deserve an apology.”

Soon after the video went viral, celebrities like Ananya Panday, Kubbra Sait, Raghav Juyal, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav came forward to support Babil. The emotional video, which showed the actor in tears, resonated with many viewers, but also sparked questions about his mental health and the industry’s reaction to vulnerability.

The episode, though short-lived on social media, has stirred important conversations around emotional labour, expectations from actors, and the long-lasting impact of public judgment. Though Babil deleted his replies, the emotional intensity of his comments has left a mark.

While both sides have now chosen silence, the incident once again reminds fans of the toll the industry can take on artists, especially young talents still trying to carve a space for themselves.

On the work front, Babil Khan was last seen in the film Logout, which drew attention for its intense storyline and his emotional performance. Before stepping into Hindi cinema, Babil had worked behind the scenes, learning the craft and understanding filmmaking closely. He made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed film Qala, where his performance was appreciated for its depth and emotional range. Following that, he appeared in the Netflix miniseries The Railway Men, based on the true story of the Bhopal gas tragedy. With each project, Babil has shown his potential as a serious and dedicated actor.