Mumbai, March 9 – Sutapa Sikdar, the wife of late actor Irrfan Khan, marked International Women's Day by celebrating "important men in her life," including her late husband Irrfan Khan and their son Babil Khan.
In a post on her social media account, Sutapa shared a video montage featuring unseen moments with her late husband Irrfan Khan, their son Babil, and several other close men from her friends and family circle who had supported her over the years.
The montage included candid photographs of late Irrfan sitting beside Sutapa at a cozy cafe, followed by happy moments of Sutapa laughing with Babil and other acquaintances.
Sutapa added the Bengali song "Aaha Tomar Shonge" by Sourendro–Soumyojit as the background music, further adding a warm and nostalgic tone to the tribute.
Sharing the post, she wrote,
"Every year on Women's Day, I express my gratitude and cherish all my female friendships. But this year, I want to honor a few men in my life who, in 2025, made me believe in myself, made me laugh, and helped me celebrate my identity as a woman."*
For those unfamiliar, Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53, reportedly after battling a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare form of cancer.
His death sent shockwaves across the country and the global film fraternity. Fans and colleagues mourned the loss of one of India's most talented and respected actors.
Sutapa Sikdar, a writer and producer, had been Irrfan's partner for decades.
The two met during their time at the National School of Drama and got married in 1995. They have two sons, Babil and Ayan.
Their elder son Babil Khan has followed in his father's footsteps and entered the film industry.
He made his acting debut with the Netflix film "Qala," released in 2022, alongside Triptii Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee.
