Actor Babil Khan, son of the late acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan, has opened up about his love for the ocean and scuba diving, saying that earning his Specialty Diver certification marks another step in his journey of exploring and learning about the underwater world.
“Scuba diving has been such a beautiful way for me to connect with the ocean and experience a world that exists beyond what we see on the surface. Getting my Specialty Diver certification feels like another step in a journey I want to keep exploring, learning and growing through,” Babil told IANS.
Describing the experience of being underwater, the actor said it was “humbling” to witness marine life in its natural environment.
“There is something incredibly humbling about being underwater, surrounded by marine life and witnessing the ocean in its own element. It reminds you how much there is to discover and how much we still have to learn about the world around us,” he said.
Babil also expressed his hope of exploring more underwater destinations while encouraging greater awareness about ocean conservation.
“I hope to keep diving deeper, exploring new places and experiencing more of what the ocean has to offer. And in the process, I hope we can all become a little more conscious of the need to protect our oceans and the life they sustain,” he added.
On the acting front, the 27-year-old began his career as a camera assistant on the Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single. He made his acting debut in 2022 with Anvita Dutt’s psychological drama Qala, starring alongside Triptii Dimri.
In 2023, Babil played Siddharth Menon, the son of Juhi Chawla’s character, in Friday Night Plan. He later appeared in the web series The Railway Men, which tells the story of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon and R. Madhavan.
In May 2025, Babil deleted his Instagram profile after sharing a video, which was later removed, in which he appeared visibly upset and in tears.