If it moves even one person, it’s a success for me: Babil Khan on his film Log Out

Logout takes Babil’s character Pratyush on a profound emotional journey, and he shares how the process of bringing this layered role to life left a lasting impact.

Babil Khan, known for his emotionally nuanced performances and thoughtful reflections, is now making waves with his latest film Logout, directed by Amit Golani and written by Biswapati Sarkar.

The film, a gripping blend of suspense and drama, is already garnering international acclaim and touching audiences deeply—even before its wide release on Zee5. In a candid conversation, Babil opens up about fan attention, intense scenes, emotional challenges, and what it truly means for him to be part of such a resonant project.

When asked about dealing with fan attention and managing the intensity that sometimes comes with admiration, Babil admits, "I love the attention—I love it, all of it. Negative, positive—I genuinely love it. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it’s overwhelming, sometimes it makes me feel anxious, but I still love all of it." It’s a refreshingly honest take that shows his openness to embrace the full spectrum of public reception—something not all young actors are equipped to handle with such emotional clarity.

Logout takes Babil’s character Pratyush on a profound emotional journey, and he shares how the process of bringing this layered role to life left a lasting impact. “A particular scene towards the end where he says something powerful did leave an impact on me. There’s a moment where he’s talking to his fans, and he says, ‘Please don’t follow me.’ He goes into the real truth behind his need for validation, which comes from being away from his parents—being separated from them because of the phone and social media. I don’t want to reveal too much, but there’s a dialogue where I slap my father. We did 20 takes of that scene because it had to be shot from different angles, and reliving that moment each time was very difficult. Yeah, that was a scene that completely shook me.”

The film has already begun its festival run and is receiving strong international attention. Reflecting on its reception at global film festivals, Babil shares a moment that deeply moved him: “I remember when I was at the Florence Film Festival, I met a very senior journalist who’s been reviewing and has dedicated his entire life to cinema. He said, ‘This film is the most relevant film of today.’ Compliments like that—about work you’ve done collectively with the whole team—they stay with you. There are some compliments that really, truly help you move forward in life, and move forward with kindness.”

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Working with a team as creatively rich and passionate as director Amit Golani, writer Biswapati Sarkar, and producer Sameer Saxena made the experience even more meaningful for Babil. “It's very difficult to put into words the amount of love I have for Biswa sir, Amit sir, and Sameer sir. When I was giving the audition, I didn’t even know it was going to be them. Sameer sir had worked with my father on Karwaan, and I’ve been a fan of Biswa sir’s writing for a very long time. Amit sir had just done Kaala Paani. I felt like I could do the most emotional, crying scene and then come out of it—and they’d make