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Losing a family member is like losing a limb. You cannot operate without it, but you have to learn to deal with the loss. It is almost like going handicap and yet striving your best to get with life. It is hard to accept it and sometimes, with the passing time, the wound starts to ache even more. And this happens especially on the occasions that hold the utmost importance in our lives, for example, the birthdays and celebrations. Legendary actor, Irrfan Khan had left his family behind and now, it seems, his elder son, Babil has taken up the responsibility of his family as he celebrates the birthday of his ‘queen’, mother, Sutapa Sikdar in the warmest manner. (Also Read: Navya Nanda Shares Cuddling Pictures With Her 'Bhai', Agastya Nanda And It Is All About Sibling Love)
Some losses feel too personal to deal with and similar was the loss of great Bollywood actor, Irrfan Khan. His death had left the nation teary-eyed and everyone had struggled hard to come in terms with it. He had left for his final voyage after battling with cancer and colon infection, leaving the entire nation in shock and dismal. At the mere age of 53, the actor had left his wife, Sutapa and sons, Babil Khan and Ayaan Khan for survival.
As it is Sutapa’s first birthday post her husband, Irrfan Khan’s death, it is obvious for her to miss him. However, her elder son, Babil has ensured to treat his mother like a queen on her birthday. Taking to his IG handle, Babil shared two pictures of his queen and captioned them as “It’s my queen’s birthday.” Take a look:
While Babil is a student of filmmaking in London, Ayaan stays in India. It was in the month of October 2020 that Babil had reunited with his mother. Babil had shared a cute picture with his mother and our hearts had melted. Babil had reunited with his mother and had seized the beautiful moment with a lovely selfie. The mother-son duo had smiled for the camera, and it had reminded us of the beautiful legacy Irrfan Khan has left. (Recommended Read: Patralekhaa Recalls Beau, Rajkummar Rao's Series, 'Bose' On Subhash Chandra Bose's Birth Anniversary)
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On September 23, 2020, late Bollywood actor, Irrfan Khan's son, Babil Khan had taken to his Instagram handle and had shared a beautiful picture of his brother, Ayaan Khan and his mother, Sutapa Sikdar. In the picture, Sutapa could be seen hugging her son with a sense of peace, as her eyes were closed. At the same time, Ayaan had posed for the camera with a bright smile on his face. Along with this cute picture of his mother and brother, Babil had penned down an emotional note for them. In his note, Babil had stated that there's nothing left in his life worth living, other than his mother and brother. His teary-eyed note could be read as "You told me to take care of her, but it turned out that she took care of us. Mamma, that lighthouse in the storm, I hope I can give you the world to travel, and everything more that you desire, there is nothing left for me to live now but you and Ayaan."
On October 22, 2020, late actor, Irrfan Khan's son, Babil Khan had taken to his Instagram handle and had shared a heart-melting video of his father singing the iconic romantic song, Mera Saaya Saath Hoga for his mother, Sutapa Sikdar. The video was from the sets of Irrfan's last movie, Angrezi Medium and the couple had looked super-happy together in each other's arms as they had given wide smiles for the camera while walking on the road. Along with this video, Babil had written a caption, which could be read as "Mera saya ki tera saya? Dropping ma off at the airport now." (Don't Miss: Shilpa Shetty Frames Little Ones, Samisha Shetty Kundra And Viaan Kundra's Hands And Feet Impression)
Happy Birthday, Sutapa ma’am!