Kay Kay Menon on Irrfan Khan's son Babil: 'I see little sparks of Irrfan Khan's magic, hope he preserves that'

Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan Khan’s Babil Khan are coming together for YRF and Netflix’s show The Railway Men that narrates the tale of the horrific 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. In an interview with The Indian Express, Menon spoke about Babil and the similarities he observed between him and his late father.

The actor revealed, “Of course, he is Irrfan’s son, but that’s a different thing. I was delighted to see that he has an individuality about himself, which leads to magic. What spurs that magic, he doesn’t know. We don’t know, but he should preserve it. That’s all that I can say.”

He added, “I have acted with him, so I know the magic. You can’t pinpoint it as such. Not to analayse it too much but preserve it. That’s something which I also found in Irrfan. We would have long chats about this (acting), about how to go beyond design. To reach a level where the design isn’t governing you, to be truthfully there in the moment. So we used to discuss about these things. Now, when I see little sparks of that happening, I just hope that for the longest of time, as much as possible, Babil preserves it without analysing it too much.”

About the series

Four individuals rose against all odds to save their fellow citizens on the night of December 2nd, 1984, battling an invisible enemy in the air. Inspired by true stories, this gripping series is a celebration of the indomitable spirit of humanity. With a stellar ensemble cast, including R Madhavan,  Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, and Babil Khan,  _The Railway Men_ premieres on November 18, only on Netflix.

The trailer highlights how courage can be found in the darkest of times and ordinary men can rise up to extraordinary challenges. It brings forth the heroic attempt of individuals who worked tirelessly and in a race-against-time ensured the safety of hundreds of people on the fateful night of the world’s worst industrial disaster. The Railway Men promises to be a must watch thrilling drama.