'If you complain over roles, you're in denial of your entitlement'
India, Nov. 2 -- Days after actor Jahnvi Kapoor spoke about her role in Peddi, and using her privilege in the future for her choice of roles and portrayal of characters, actor Babil Khan weighed in on his side of the nepotism debate and the privilege that comes with it. "I come from a privileged family. People have to work a lot to feel this way; that's the struggle of the industry. That's why you have to be extremely passionate," says Babil, 28, who debuted in 2022 with Qala.
However, a lack of opportunities cannot become a reason to complain. He explains, "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 work on yourself before you raise such questions."
Reflecting on his filmography, the actor admits to having turned down projects, only to ponder over the 'what if' later. "It's not about whether it did well or not, but when you see the vision come to life, of course, a part of you screams, 'Wish I did it.' It's always going to be the case. Your parameters for what success and failure are have to evolve with time. Otherwise, you're not going to consistently make right choices."
For Babil, staying true to himself and his roots is equally important. "I've always shown my true self, whether it be a scared self, whether it be an anxious self or a happy self. It was always me," he says. Interestingly, Babil had put up social media posts of an emotional breakdown, calling the industry fake in May 2025. "A very important thing about the industry is you have to keep going back to reminding yourself not to detach from your roots. Otherwise, it will change you, man," he adds....
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