Aamir Khan’s Dangal co-star, Suhani Bhatnagar, who portrayed the role of young Babita Phogat, has died. Confirming the news, Aamir’s company Aamir Khan Productions on Saturday took to X to mourn the loss. Also read: Dangal, a story on Geeta Phogat’s wrestling family.
While the cause of Suhani’s death remains unclear, a close relative of the actor told PTI, “She died at AIIMS yesterday (Friday). She was 19.”
He did not elaborate on what led to the Faridabad-born actor’s death but media reports suggested she suffered medical complications after a leg fracture. “She was admitted on February 7 and passed away on February 16,” a source at the hospital said.
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Aamir Khan Productions tweet read, ‘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.”
Suhani garnered fame after for her role in Dangal (2016), where she worked alongside Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, and Zaira Wasim. Following her stint in the film, she appeared in a few ads. As per some reports, the cause of her death is fluid accumulation throughout her body after she reacted to medicines following an accident.
