Babil Khan¡¯s birthday: A look back at his role in The Railway Men that won fans over
On his birthday, we look back at Babil Khan's iconic performance in The Railway Men, which won him a lot of accolades from both critics and fans. His subtle performance highlighted his abilities and was a significant turning point in his early career.
On Babil Khan¡¯s birthday, it¡¯s the perfect time to revisit and celebrate his standout role in The Railway Men, a performance that truly put him on the map. In addition to showcasing his raw talent and adaptability, this effort garnered him considerable praise from both critics and fans. He did get a lot of love for the show Qala but The Railway Men was something else!
The Railway Men is a compelling and poignant tale of four unsung heroes from the Indian Railways who put their lives in danger to rescue thousands of lives, set against the horrific backdrop of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984. Babil portrayed Imad Riaz, one of the main protagonists. The show also starred Kay Kay Menon, R. Madhavan, and Divyenndu Sharma.
Babil Khan in The Railway Men
In The Railway Men, Babil's role was praised by many for the intensity he brought to the character. In fact, at the time, many even said that he had inherited his talent from his late father, Irrfan Khan, who was known for his mastery of the craft. Babil¡¯s character was complex and required a great deal of detailing, which he delivered through his dialogue delivery, expressions, and body language.
Back then, one fan had written, ¡°Babil Khan's performance is nothing short of brilliant. With a unique sincerity and intensity, he effortlessly brings his character to life.¡±
Another added, ¡°Babil Khan in #TheRailwayMen was simply phenomenal.¡±
Babil Khan in #TheRailwayMen was simply phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/FGdD1Ak1Ky
¡ª 5ocial (@5ocialOfficial) December 4, 2023
To distract myself from #KathaAnkahee news all day I decided to watch The Railway Men on Netflix and man what a brilliant and gut wrenching web series ??one of the best of the year and Babil Khan is here to stay..He is his father's son? pic.twitter.com/7dHMFRVKD4
¡ª Ritesh Menon (@Ritzy1989) November 18, 2023
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Babil Khan in The Railway Men (2023) pic.twitter.com/qPmpjHLd65
A third went on to add, ¡°KK menon Sir, Babil khan reached Baap Level acting by last ep.¡±
#TheRailwayMen Review:
¡ª Abhishek (@AbhiKaReview) November 18, 2023
Peheli baar Postmortem ??itna khullam khulla dekha
BuildUp & R-Rated disturbing scenes were Top Class
It Start's slow but paisa & time vasool Series
KK menon Sir, Babil khan reached Baap Level acting by last ep.
8/10 pic.twitter.com/7v3hNshk4D
If you haven't seen The Railway Men yet, Babil's birthday is the ideal time to do so. You can stream the show on Netflix.
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