Dangal actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who played child Babita Phogat in Aamir Khan’s film, dies at 19
Actor Suhani Bhatnagar
In a shocking turn of events, actress Suhani Bhatnagar, who played the role of young Babita Phogat in Aamir Khan's Dangalpassed away. Suhani died on Saturday (Feb 17) morning. She was 19 years old.The exact cause of her death has not been revealed.
As per reports, Suhani was undergoing treatment at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). She suffered a fracture inleg some time ago, however, some serious health complicationsled to accumulation of fluid in her body, and led to her tragic death.
No official confirmation has been made on Suhani's health yet.
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Despite the treatment, Suhani was not able to recover.
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Suhani's last right will take place at the Ajronda crematorium in Sector 15, Faridabad, Haryana.
Who is Suhani Bhatnagar?
Suhani Bhatnagar rose to stardom after playing the role of young Babita Phogat in Aamir Khan starrer Dangal. For her prolific performance, Suhani garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.After Dangal, Suhani took a break from acting to focus on her studies and was living in Faridabad with her family. However, she was an ardent social media user and continues to interact with her fans through social media.
On her Instagram, she used to share photos with herDangal co-stars Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Tributes pour in
The untimely demise of Suhani has sent shock waves across the country, and her fans are mourning her untimely demise.Soon after the news of her death came out,Aamir Khan's production house mourned her demise. In the grief note shared on the production's Instagram handle, they wrote,"We are deeply saddened to hear about our Suhani passing away. Our heartfelt condolences to her mother Poojaji, and the entire family. Such a talented young girl, such a team player, Dangal would have been incomplete without Suhani.''
"Suhani, you will always remain a star in our hearts May you rest in peace (sic)."
Mourning Suhani's death, Dangal Director Nitesh Tiwari said in a statement, ''Suhani’s passing away is absolutely shocking and heartbreaking. She was such a happy soul, so full of life. My deepest condolences to her family.''
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One user commented on Suhani's picture,''Peace mercy and blessings of almighty GOD on all of you.''
Another wrote, ''Rest in peace.''
