India, Nov. 2 -- Actor Babil Khan reflects on his journey in the film industry, acknowledging the privilege he comes from while recognising the realities of navigating the business. "I come from a family, a privileged family. People have to work a lot to feel this way, and I understand that's the struggle of the industry. That's why you have to be extremely passionate," says Babil, 28, who made his debut with Qala in 2022.

For Babil, a lack of opportunities should not become a reason to complain. "If you're complaining about, 'Oh, good things are not being offered to me', then you're in denial with your entitlement. You have to really, really work on yourself before you even start thinking about these questions," he says. Adding that he ...