Babil Khan Reveals He Had A ‘Dabba Phone’ Till The Age Of 22
The actor went on to say that he was raised near a forest before moving to Madh Island.
Babil Khan made his return to the screen with the latest cyber thriller, Logout, which delves into the unsettling realities of the digital world and its impact on people’s lives. Despite portraying a character deeply immersed in the digital age, Babil revealed that his parents were determined to shield him from the overwhelming influence of technology. As a result, he used a basic keypad phone until the age of 22 and was only introduced to social media and smartphones much later in life.
In an interview with Filmibeat, Babil Khan shared that his upbringing was quite different from most people’s. His parents were determined to shield him from the digital world, believing that he should grow up without being overwhelmed by technology. Babil spent his childhood near a forest before moving to Madh Island, where he attended an alternative school that didn’t allow plastic and used wooden materials for everything. Unlike many of his peers, who were glued to their smartphones, Babil used a basic phone. Reflecting on his unconventional upbringing, he revealed, “I had a dabba phone till I was 21 or 22. So all of this social media, the digital world—it’s very new to me."
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In the same interview, he admitted that, while he is not particularly interested in social media and tries to ignore the digital world, he learned a lot about it while working on Logout. Babil realised that social media should be used as a tool, not a source of validation. “Use it for creativity instead of relying on it for your self-worth," he added.
Babil Khan also shared insights into his character in Amit Golani’s film, explaining that he actively chooses roles that he feels are a departure from his real-life personality. The son of the late Irrfan Khan revealed that he enjoys portraying characters he doesn’t think he’s naturally suited for. He believes that every person has multiple facets, and by playing roles that are different from his own nature, he can explore the diverse shades of human experience. Babil’s approach to acting is driven by his desire to challenge himself and bring depth to the characters he portrays on screen.
Logout stars Babil Khan, Gandharv Dewan, and Rasika Dugal in pivotal roles. Directed by Amit Golani, the film tells the gripping story of Pratyush Dua (played by Babil Khan), a popular social media influencer whose life takes a dark turn when he unexpectedly loses his phone. As Pratyush’s
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