Babil Khan (born 15 May 1998) is an Indian actor. The son of actor

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, he began his career as a

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, before making his acting debut in

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with '' Qala'' (2022). He has since starred in the miniseries '' The Railway Men'' (2023).

Early life and education

Babil Khan was born on 15 May 1998, in

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to actor

and writer Sutapa Sikdar. He has a younger brother, Ayaan Khan. Khan completed his schooling at Tridha School, Mumbai and studied further at the

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Career

After completing his studies, he started as a camera assistant in Bollywood film '' Qarib Qarib Single.'' In 2022, he made his acting debut with

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's psychological drama '' Qala'' alongside Tripti Dimri. He was critically acclaimed for his performance. In 2023, he was seen playing

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's son Siddharth Menon in a

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original film '' Friday Night Plan''. He next starred in YRF's web series '' The Railway Men'', a story on Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside

Divyendu Sharma Divyendu Sharma (born 19 June 1983), known mononymously as Divyenndu, is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films and series. He had his break-out role in the comedy ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'' (2011), winning the Screen Award for Best Male Debut, ...

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and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles. He will also star in

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's ''The Umesh Chronicles'' with

Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan (; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is often considered one of the greatest, most accomplished and commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema.* * * * * With a cinemati ...

Filmography

Films

Television

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:khan, babil 1998 births Indian male film actors Living people Alumni of the University of Westminster Male actors from Maharashtra Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Mumbai Zee Cine Awards winners