Babil Khan reveals his mother was the ultimate critic of Irrfan Khan’s films: 'She liked 'Log Out' and I was surprised'

Babil Khan, son of the late veteran actor Irrfan Khan, has spoken candidly about the deep impact his mother, Sutapa Sikdar, had on his father's life and career. In a recent conversation, the young actor opened up about his personal and professional journey, including reflections on love, legacy, and the unique dynamic within his family.
Babil about Sutapa
While speaking on the Hours podcast on YouTube, Babil shared how his mother gave him strength and courage to move forward in his career. “Baba would never have been Baba if it were not for my mother. If she hadn’t attended the PTA meetings and sports days, he would never have been able to do what he did. I’m not even talking about gender equality or disparity. I’m talking about the bond and the sacrifices one makes for their partner,” Babil shared.

Sutapa's reaction to Irrfan's films
Babil also spoke about Sutapa’s insightful feedback on Irrfan’s work. He described how she would thoughtfully critique Irrfan’s performances after each project, offering constructive feedback that helped him grow as an artist. “Whenever Baba would come back home after a good role, she would critically scrutinise him and break his films down—where he went wrong, where he did right—and that would help him improve,” he recalled. Babil also admitted that witnessing such high standards within his own household initially made him hesitant about pursuing acting himself.
The 'Qala' actor also spoke about his recent release, 'Log Out', a film about digital dependency among today’s youth. Babil shared how Sutapa reacted to the film: “She liked it, and I was very surprised, because she is brutally honest, and she needs to be with me. Usually, she tells me that I did well but also points out where I need to improve, but with Log Out she didn’t say anything.” Her silence made Babil wonder.