'Dangal' actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who played young Babita Phogat, dies at 19 

Suhani Bhatnagar

Actor Suhani Bhatnagar known for her role in the blockbuster film 'Dangal' starring Aamir Khan has passed away. She was only 19 years old. She played the role of young Babta Phogat in the film. Her older version was played by Sanya Malhotra. According to reports, Suhani lived in sector 17, Faridabad. She will be cremated at the Ajronda crematorium in Sector 15, Faridabad.

According to a report in Jagran, the reason for the death is said to be fluid accumulation in her body. Reportedly, Suhani met with an accident a while ago which resulted in a fracture in her leg. The medications she took during treatment had such a side effect on her that slowly her body began to accumulate fluid. She had been admitted to Delhi's AIIMS hospital for quite some time.

Reacting to the news, Aamir Khan's Production house wrote on X, "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".

Dangal director, Nitesh Tiwari, while reacting to the sad news, shared, "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."

Zaira Wasim too extended her condolences to the family.

Suhani Bhatnagar has over 20,000 followers on Instagram. However, her last post was made in 2021. She shared a couple of selfies of her sunkissed self. Her feed also has pictures from 'Dangal' promotion days with the team of the film.

About Dangal:

Dangal is a 2016 sports drama based on the life of India's Phogat sisters. The film directed by Nitesh Tiwari starred Aamir Khan in the lead role. The film featured Aamir as Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari to become India's first world-class female wrestlers. Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra portrayed the adult versions of the two Phogat sisters while Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar their younger versions.