Ibrahim Ali Khan, who recently debuted in Bollywood with the film Sarzameen, is receiving widespread praise online—not just for his acting, but for a kind and thoughtful moment with a specially-abled fan. The young actor attended the film’s premiere on Thursday night in Mumbai, looking sharp in an all-black outfit. However, it was his touching interaction outside the theatre that truly captured public attention.
Communicates in Sign Language
A now-viral video posted by paparazzo Viral Bhayani shows Ibrahim exiting a suburban Mumbai cinema after the premiere. Just as he was about to leave, a fan with hearing and speech impairments approached him for a photo. Without a moment’s hesitation, Ibrahim communicated with him using sign language.
In the clip, Ibrahim is seen patiently interacting with the fan, even advising him to “go home and sleep.” The fan, visibly moved, attempts to share his home location by showing it to Ibrahim on Google Maps. Ibrahim pauses to check the map, shares a heartfelt hug with the fan, and then walks to his car.
Social Media Applauds His Gesture
The video quickly caught attention online, with netizens praising Ibrahim for his humility and compassion. Many credited his upbringing, leaving comments like “This shows his values” and “So grounded, Saif and Amrita raised him well.” The interaction was widely seen as a reflection of good parenting and strong personal values.
Ibrahim’s Own Struggles With Speech
Interestingly, Ibrahim has also faced his own challenges with communication. In an earlier interview with GQ India, he shared details about his journey with speech difficulties. “Soon after I was born, I had very bad jaundice and that went straight to my brainstem. I went on to lose quite a bit of my hearing, and that impacted my speech,” he revealed.
He continued, “My speech is something that I’ve had to work hard on since I was a child, with coaches and therapists. It’s not perfect; I’m still working really hard on it.”
