'Raid 2' actor Amit Sial on Babil Khan's emotional meltdown: We all go through ups and downs in life

IANS May 6, 2025 523 views

Bollywood actor Amit Sial has spoken out in support of Babil Khan following his viral emotional video. Drawing from wisdom shared by Babil's late father Irrfan Khan, Sial emphasized the importance of understanding personal struggles. He argued that public judgment of vulnerable moments is unfair and that everyone deserves space to process their emotions. Sial's compassionate response highlights the complex emotional landscape of the entertainment industry.

"We all have ups and downs in life. He chose to share it on a public platform" - Amit Sial, IANS Interview
'Raid 2' actor Amit Sial on Babil Khan's emotional meltdown: We all go through ups and downs in life
Mumbai, May 6: “Raid 2” actor Amit Sial has extended his support to Babil Khan following the young actor's recent emotional moment in the public eye.

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Amit Sial supports Babil Khan's emotional vulnerability

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Defends actor's right to personal expression

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References Irrfan Khan's past advice

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Suggests industry shouldn't judge personal moments

In a recent conversation, Sial acknowledged the emotional turbulence that artists often face in the industry. When asked about the growing trend of actors venting their frustrations on social media and whether they should exercise restraint to preserve their public image, Amit Sial shared that while he once received valuable advice from the late Irrfan Khan, Babil's father, the current matter is deeply personal.

He told IANS, "Irrfan bhai once gave me advice, though it was on a completely different matter. As far as Babel's situation is concerned--it's his personal life. He shared a video in a moment of vulnerability. I don't think I should comment on it. His family and he must be dealing with it already. We all have ups and downs in life. He chose to share it on a public platform, which allows others to react. Maybe that was a mistake. But he didn't attack anyone--he just expressed what he felt. It's unfair to judge or ridicule someone during such a time. Everyone deserves the right to keep their personal life private."

Speaking about Babil Khan's claim that Bollywood is fake, the actor mentioned that he doesn't believe the 'Qala' actor intended to blame the entire industry.

"If so many people are working here, including you and me: That probably came from a place of angst. Maybe I was referring to just a few individuals. I don't think Babel meant to blame the entire industry either. He was troubled--perhaps unaware of exactly what he was saying. There's no need to turn it into a detective show. Let things be."

Babil Khan, the son of late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, recently found himself at the center of a social media controversy after an emotional video of him went viral. In the footage, Babil was seen breaking down as he opened up about his personal struggles, describing Bollywood as "the most fake industry." He also mentioned several prominent names during the video, including Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, and singer Arijit Singh.

However, Babil Khan's team later clarified that the video had been misunderstood and taken out of context.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Amit Sial's response is so mature and balanced! 🙌 In our Indian culture, we always say "ghar ki baat ghar mein rahe" but today's generation lives their lives on social media. Babil is still young and dealing with his father's loss - we should show some compassion instead of making memes.
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Priya M.
While I understand Babil's pain, calling Bollywood "fake" was too harsh. Thousands of hardworking people earn their livelihood here. Emotional outbursts are okay but generalizing an entire industry? Not cool. Amit Sial handled it diplomatically though.
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Arjun S.
Bollywood has always been about "jo dikhta hai woh bikta hai" but social media has made everything transparent now. Young actors like Babil are caught between authenticity and maintaining image. Sial's advice is gold - we need more veterans guiding newcomers with this wisdom.
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Neha T.
As someone who lost a parent young, I relate to Babil's pain. Grief makes you say things you don't mean. Indian society needs to stop judging public figures 24/7. Amit Sial's empathy is refreshing - more people should think before commenting on personal struggles.
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Vikram D.
The real issue is our obsession with celebrity lives! Why can't we let artists be human? In India, we put stars on pedestals then enjoy pulling them down. Sial is right - it's not a detective show. Babil's work in Qala was brilliant, that's what we should focus on.
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Sanya R.
Mixed feelings about this. While I appreciate Amit Sial's mature take, Babil shouldn't have named specific people in his rant. That's unprofessional. Our film industry has enough politics already without young actors adding fuel to fire. Hope he learns from this experience.

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