Sutapa Sikdar, the wife of the late Irrfan Khan, recently shared the emotional toll that her son Babil Khan is enduring as he copes with the loss of his father. In a heartfelt conversation, Sutapa revealed that Babil is “almost in depression” and expressed her concerns about the heavy pressures and public scrutiny he faces. She pleaded for people to allow Babil the space he needs to heal, urging, “Mere bacche ko chor do” (“Leave my child alone”).
As Babil steps into the world of acting, following in the monumental footsteps of his father, the spotlight has been relentless. Sutapa’s plea for people to give her son space and allow him to heal is both a call for privacy and a reminder of the unseen emotional toll of growing up under such intense public scrutiny. “Mere bacche ko chor do,” she implored, asking people to let her son heal in peace without the added burden of external pressures.
It is evident that the director, Babil who appeared in Qala for his debut, is not just the battle of a newcomer within his industry but also to one of the most personally taxing journeys of dealing with one of India’s most revered film personalities. Sutapa’s words resonate through this mother’s frustration with what she is seeing her child battle with the weight of others’ expectations and still more battles of his own to fight.
While Babil continues to shine with his performances, especially in Qala, a project that saw him get praise for his nuanced portrayal, the emotional backdrop of his journey is just as significant. As fans eagerly await his future projects, it’s important to remember the human side of this young star a son still grieving and finding his place in a world that often demands much from its stars.
It reveals more about how Sutapa handled emotional and psychological factors related to fame, loss, and expectation. Thus, it reminds celebrities that though they may seem great with glamour and glittery light around them, they are indeed human like anyone.
