Babil Khan Returns to Sets in Bhopal, Prepped with Muay Thai Training

Actor Babil Khan has commenced shooting for an undisclosed project in Bhopal, marking his return to sets. He recently underwent intensive Muay Thai training during a stint in Thailand, which is believed to be preparation for a project slated to begin filming in mid-2026. The son of the late Irrfan Khan, Babil made his acting debut in 2022 and has since appeared in projects like *The Railway Men*. His return to work follows a period of social media absence and personal reflections on his career.

Key Points: Babil Khan Shoots New Project in Bhopal After Muay Thai Prep

  • Shooting new project in Bhopal
  • Trained in Muay Thai in Thailand
  • Prep for role filming in 2026
  • Made acting debut in 2022's Qala
  • Took social media break in 2024
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Babil returns to the sets, commences shoot in Bhopal

Babil Khan, son of Irrfan Khan, is back filming in Bhopal. The actor recently trained in Muay Thai in Thailand for an upcoming 2026 role.

Babil returns to the sets, commences shoot in Bhopal
"Back to the grind, time to make you proud again. - Babil Khan"

Mumbai, March 24

Actor Babil Khan, son of the late acclaimed star Irrfan Khan, is back on sets as he has commenced shooting for his next in Bhopal.

Babil had recently shared a video from his vanity van and mentioned, "Back to the grind, time to make you proud again."

Babil hasn't revealed details of the project he is currently shooting for.

A source close to the development shared, "Babil has been excited to be back on set. Acting is something that grounds him, and being in front of the camera again feels very natural to him. The message shared is from the sets of his next project which he just began shooting for in Bhopal".

Last month, he was training in the martial art form Muay Thai, which he underwent during his time in Thailand.

A source close to IANS had then shared: "Babil spent time in Thailand through December and early January to train in Muay Thai in Thailand. He took various classes to learn the form of MMA that originates in Thailand."

"He's been prepping for this and it's for a project that is soon upcoming but requires him to do intense training for a project that goes on floors mid 2026," the source added.

The source shared that Muay Thai requires stamina, control, and discipline.

"Given his new found love for the activity, it has naturally led to people connecting the dots. Some believing that this could be prep for an upcoming role".

Babil started as a camera assistant in 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 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon and R. Madhavan.

It was last year in October when Babil returned to Instagram after almost 6 months of his absence from the social media platform.

In May 2025, Babil deleted his Instagram profile, as the web search for the actor's profile didn't yield any results and showed the webpage linked to the Instagram account as non-existent.

Babil, the son of the late Indian acting legend Irrfan Khan, had earlier shared a video (later deleted) in which he appeared visibly upset and in tears as he spoke about feeling alienated in the film industry.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see him focusing on his craft and training hard. Muay Thai is no joke! Shows real dedication. Hope the industry gives genuine talent like him a fair chance, not just rides on his father's name.
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Aman W
Shooting in Bhopal again after The Railway Men? Interesting. Maybe another project with a social message. He seems to choose meaningful work over typical commercial masala, which is refreshing.
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Sarah B
The pressure of being Irrfan Khan's son must be immense. His emotional video last year was heartbreaking. I'm glad he's found solace in acting again. The industry needs more sensitive artists like him.
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Karthik V
Respect for the hard work. Training in Thailand for a role shows commitment. But I hope the project is worth it and not just hype. Sometimes these intense preps don't translate on screen. Fingers crossed!
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Nisha Z
"Time to make you proud again" – that line got me. He's clearly doing this for his late father. What a beautiful and heavy burden to carry. Wishing him strength and success. ❤️

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