Babil Khan: Entering Malayalam cinema is not just a new chapter in my career, it's a journey
Mumbai, May 26
Actor Babil Khan, who has started shooting for "Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market" in Siliguri, has said that entering Malayalam cinema is not just a new chapter in his career, it's a journey he genuinely feels grateful to commence.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Babu Janardhanan, the film also stars Aparna Balamurali, Deepak Parambol, Nikhil Nair, Johny Antony, Jagadish, Sudheer Karamana, Athmiya Rajan and Jayashankar.
Babil said in a statement, "Malayalam cinema has always held a very special place in my heart because of the honesty, sensitivity, and emotional depth with which stories are told. As an actor, I've always believed that growth comes from stepping into the unknown and surrendering yourself completely to a new world, new people, and new emotions."
"Beginning the shoot for Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market in Siliguri feels incredibly exciting, emotional, and creatively fulfilling for me."
He further added, "Working with Babu sir and sharing screen space with such talented actors is going to be a great experience for me. I've always wanted to be part of stories that leave a lasting impact and challenge me to evolve not just as an actor, but also as a person."
The actor said, "This film gives me exactly that opportunity. Entering Malayalam cinema is not just a new chapter in my career, it's a journey I genuinely feel grateful and humbled to begin."
Speaking of Babil, the 27-year-old, who is the son of late acclaimed star Irrfan Khan, started as a camera assistant on the Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single. In 2022, he made his acting debut with Anvita Dutt's psychological drama Qala alongside Triptii Dimri.
In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in Friday Night Plan. He was then seen in the web series The Railway Men, a story on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon, and R. Madhavan.
In May 2025, the "Friday Night Plan" actor had deleted his Instagram profile after he shared a video (later deleted) in which he appeared visibly upset and in tears.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is such a wholesome move. Malayalam cinema has been doing incredible work with grounded, emotional storytelling. Babil seems to have a genuine passion for meaningful roles, not just commercial hits. Hope he does justice to the opportunity! 🤞
Good for him, but I'm still worried about his mental health. He deleted his Instagram after that emotional video last month. Entering a new industry is stressful, hope he has a strong support system. Bollywood and South cinema both have pressures. Take care, Babil! 💪
It's refreshing to see a star kid choose quality over quantity. Babil's early work in Qala and The Railway Men showed real acting chops. Malayalam cinema will be a great platform for him to explore complex characters. Babu Janardhanan is a brilliant director, so this is a solid team. 🎬✨
As someone who follows Indian cinema from abroad, I think this is a smart career move. Malayalam films have global appeal now. Babil has the talent and the humility to succeed. The cast list looks amazing too—Aparna Balamurali is fantastic! 🌍🎥
I respect that he acknowledges Malayalam cinema's honesty and depth. But I hope he doesn't just see it as a 'journey'—Malayalam audiences are very critical and expect authenticity. He needs to learn the language properly to connect. Otherwise, it'll feel like an outsider's experiment. Just saying. 🧐
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