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Babil Khan offers tribute to dad Irrfan Khan on birth anniversary

Babil remembered the time with his father, sharing a rare childhood photo and another snap with Irrfan Khan

Published: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 2:54 PM

Irrfan Khan, one of India's most versatile and revered performers, would have turned 59 today. Remembering his late father on his birth anniversary, Babil Khan took a stroll down memory lane and offered a heartfelt tribute.

Taking to social media, Babil shared heartfelt words that reflected longing and nostalgia. Babil chose to remember the time with his father, sharing a rare childhood photo and another photo of the actor.

The first picture shows a young Babil lying on his father's back, capturing a warm father-son memory, while the second one shows the duo engrossed in a candid moment.

"Pictures of you. Pictures of me. (I used to say "sofa mode activated" before I jumped on him and fell asleep on his back)," Babil wrote in his caption.

Fans got emotional as many took to the comment section and remembered the Piku actor and his work.

Babil Khan often spoke about his father, not as an actor but as his guide.

Earlier in 2024, Babil, in an emotional tribute to the iconic actor, wrote, "You taught me to be a warrior, but engage with love and kindness. You taught me of hope and you taught me to fight for the people. You do not have fans, you have a family, and I promise you baba I will fight for our people and our family till you call upon me. I will not give up. I love you so much."

Irrfan died at a Mumbai hospital on April 29, 2020. He was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour.

Considered one of India's finest actors, Irrfan worked in critically acclaimed films such as Life in a... Metro, The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium.