After making a mark in a supporting role in Qala, Babil Khan is all set to headline the film, Friday Night Plan. In a recent interview, Babil revealed that he was always scared of his father and legendary actor Irrfan Khan's 'greatness' and which is why it took him so much time to accept his desire to act. During his conversation with Film Companion, Babil shared his heartfelt desire to have his father witness his accomplishments and feel proud of him. When asked if comparisons with his iconic father had hindered his acting debut, Babil explained, "You don't know you have that passion inside you, you need life experiences to push you towards your passion." Addressing his father's remarkable legacy, he elaborated, "I used to fear his greatness. As a 16 year old when you start realising you want to do something with your life and your father is already a larger-than-life figure. That's why it took me so long to confront my own passion, my own desire." While escaping his father's formidable shadow might be challenging, Babil was questioned about his unique qualities that set him apart. He responded, "He took a lot of time. People saw him when he was in his 30s and 40s. He took a long time to react instinctively, his process was more intellectual. I have the instinctive ability, I am good at trusting my instincts. But when you are on set, when the pressure is mounting on you that's the place where your fearlessness really shows. I am still to realise the complete potential of my instincts but I know at my core that's my USP." Reflecting on the message he'd like to convey to his father, Babil expressed, "I wish you were here to see what I have grown up to be, you left before I could make you proud. That feeling of not being able to show him my work, and not being able to see him smile at what I have become, I am not saying that I have become something, just me as a person." In his role in Qala, Babil portrayed a gifted singer. In Friday Night Plan, he embodies a teenager embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The film features a special appearance by Juhi Chawla and is directed by Vatsal Neelakantan, produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment. It is set to premiere on Netflix on September 1.
