IIFA Awards 2023: Babil Khan says he will ‘strive harder’ after winning the Best Debut Actor award for Qala

IIFA Awards 2023 was held in Yas Island, Dubai and it was indeed a star-studded evening filled with glitz, glamour, and remarkable talent. Among the rising stars who owned the stage was Babil Khan, who seems to have left the critics impressed with his stellar performance in the movie Qala, co-starring Triptii Dimri. Babil's portrayal of Jagan in the film garnered him the prestigious award for Best Debut Actor (Male) at IIFA 2023.

Expressing his gratitude towards his latest victory, Babil said, "You debut only once and to be acknowledged for that is absolutely motivating. I will strive harder and wish harder. I am banking on everyone's love and blessing now to win the best actor for IIFA in the future."

Qala, directed by Anvitaa Dutt, showcased Babil Khan in the role of an orphan with a mesmerizing voice, who aspires to be one of the greatest singers of his generation. The film is a psychological drama which features Swastika Mukherjee as a bygone singer Urmila, who is keen on finding her perfect protégé but is never satisfied with the performance of his daughter Qala aka Tripti Dimrii. While Qala continues to yearn for her mother’s affection and a chance to make it big in the industry, she is pushed to the edge when Urmila finds everything including her long-lost son in Jagan. The film released on Netflix.

Talking about his upcoming projects, Babil has just finished shooting a film and he will next be seen in YRF web show The Railway Men.

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