Babil Khan Breaks Down on Social Media, Hits Back at Director Sai Rajesh: “I Slit My F*ing Wrist for Him”
Babil Khan speaks out after director Sai Rajesh attacks him over his trending Instagram video — reveals chilling details of mental and physical drain during their film project.
Bollywood is in a tizzy as actor Babil Khan, son of late legend Irrfan Khan, finds himself at the eye of a social media storm. What started as a sensitive video on the brutal realities of Bollywood has escalated into a very emotional online battle with director Sai Rajesh, bringing mental health and industry toxicity back into the spotlight.
It began at the beginning of the week when Babil posted an emotional video on Instagram, describing Bollywood as “rude,” and mentioning stars such as Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, and Siddhant Chaturvedi as individuals who had been nice to him in a very chilly industry. The video became viral within a short while, and it attracted sympathy and backlash. But it also brought disappointment to those who felt left out — among them, director Sai Rajesh, who was said to be collaborating with Babil on the Hindi adaptation of his Telugu success Baby.
Sai Rajesh’s Now-Deleted Critique
In a since-deleted Instagram post that went viral on Reddit, Sai Rajesh charged Babil and his staff with emotional manipulation and selective appreciation. “Do you actually assume we are this naive to just leave quietly?” he posted. “These sympathy tricks will not work on us anymore. At least you owe us an apology.”
The post, although removed, provoked an instant and emotional reaction from Babil.
Babil’s Heart-Wrenching Reply
In the comments section of Sai Rajesh’s update, Babil spilt his heart out:
“Really, you shattered my heart. After all that I’ve sacrificed for you. Two years of my life, absolute physical brutality to my body just so that I can do justice to his character. I sacrificed my soul… I had insects in my beard because he required that in the character. I sacrificed my laughter while I suppressed my tears. I cut my f*ing wrist for him.”**
This spontaneous confession shocked fans and caused widespread alarm, shining the spotlight on mental health again.
Timeline of the Upheaval
For those who need to catch up:
- Babil shared a tearful video labeling Bollywood insensitive.
- He took the names of a few colleagues who were nice, attracting backlash for failing to appreciate others.
- Director Sai Rajesh, reportedly in charge of Babil’s next film project, lashed out in the public.
- Babil retaliated emotionally, showcasing the extent of his self-sacrifice for the role.
- He also went offline on Instagram for a while but is now back online.
Interestingly, most of the celebrities he endorsed in the video have since come out in his defense following the controversy, validating the true intention behind Babil’s initial post.
The Bigger Picture
Though the dust may settle slowly, Babil’s emotional authenticity has set off renewed debates regarding the psychological cost of the entertainment industry, the poison of public opinion, and the value of empathy in workplace relationships.
As the Hindi remake of Baby remains in limbo, fans are rallying behind Babil — not only for his performance, but for his bravery to speak his truth.
