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

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.”