Irrfan Khan death anniversary: Times when Babil Khan remembered late father and spoke about him

Babil Khan reminisces about the unique connection he shared with his father, characterized by mutual comprehension and shared experiences.

On the sombre occasion of Irrfan Khan's 4th death anniversary, the film fraternity and fans across the globe remember the prodigious talent and the indelible impact he left on the world of cinema. Known for his nuanced performances and his ability to convey the depth of human emotions, Irrfan's absence is a void that's profoundly felt in the arts community. His son, Babil Khan, often takes to social media to share heartfelt tributes to his father, reflecting on the personal and professional wisdom imparted by the late actor.

Pride and Presence

Babil expressed a heartfelt wish for his father to have witnessed his growth as a person, beyond professional achievements. He wrote, "He left before I could make him proud... I wish he was there to see where I have come as a human being, not professionally, just as a human being.”

Shared Joy and Laughter

He articulates a profound sense of loss, noting the absence of laughter that once filled his life. Babil added, "A laughter that I have not experienced ever since he passed away. I used to laugh my heart out, I don’t laugh like that anymore. That’s such a strange thing. When you lose somebody you laugh with, you don’t ever laugh the same.”

Unique Understanding

Babil speaks of the special bond he had with his father, one of mutual understanding and shared moments. He recounted, "Nobody knew him like I did, nobody has known me like he did. It’s easy to say, to miss him, it’s easy. It’s easy to be cathartic and cry about losing him. It’s easy. Do you know what is hard? To remember the ecstasy in his voice when he would raise it in exaltation to scream “BABILUUU!!!” every single time he’d see me. To remember then, how painful it would be to lose him for the stretches of barren time when he would be away shooting.”

Babil's recollections are not just a means to mourn but also to celebrate the profound influence his father had on his life and on the lives of countless others who admired Irrfan Khan not only as an actor but as a compassionate human being.