Ibrahim Ali Khan faces digital ‘thirst trap’ charges after shirtless selfie goes viral

Ibrahim Ali Khan, who made his debut earlier this year with Nadaaniyan, is back in the spotlight—this time, without saying much. The young actor posted a shirtless mirror selfie on Instagram that quickly gained attention for its simplicity and timing. Dressed in just a white towel and captioned “no filter #sarzameendiaries,” the post had fans flooding the comments section within minutes.

His rare social media appearance drew strong reactions. One user wrote, “Mirror blessed. We weren’t ready,” while another joked, “Sir, have some mercy.” Comments also included light-hearted admiration like, “The 6 pack ab Pataudi we never had,” and “Can’t breathe. Can’t blink. Can’t scroll.”

The picture comes just weeks before the release of his upcoming film Sarzameen, where Ibrahim will be seen in a very different avatar. He plays Harman, a conflicted young man entangled in a story set in politically tense Kashmir. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Colonel Vijay Menon and Kajol as Meera, a strong-willed wife and mother. Sarzameen is set to premiere on JioHotstar on July 25, 2025.

The selfie might look casual, but it seems to be part of a strategic push as the promotional wave for Sarzameen picks up. Unlike his father Saif Ali Khan, who was known for his public charm early in his career, Ibrahim has kept a low profile. This rare post shows he’s ready to step into the spotlight on his terms.

Meanwhile, reports suggest he has already signed his next film—a romantic drama opposite Rasha Thadani, daughter of actor Raveena Tandon. The untitled project is reportedly in the pre-production stage, with both actors involved in workshops and script readings.

Earlier this year, Ibrahim debuted in Nadaaniyan opposite Khushi Kapoor. The romantic comedy, directed by Shauna Gautam, also featured Dia Mirza and Suniel Shetty and was released on Netflix under the Dharmatic Entertainment banner.

While his acting journey has just begun, Ibrahim Ali Khan seems to be testing how far charm, timing, and story choice can take him—and the internet is clearly watching.