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Suhani Bhatnagar, who played Aamir Khan’s daughter in ‘Dangal’, has passed away at the age of 19.

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Suhani Bhatnagar, the actor who played Aamir Khan’s daughter in ‘Dangal,’ passed away on Saturday morning.

 

Actor Suhani Bhatnagar has died at the age of 19 (Image credit: instagram & google)

Suhani had a leg fracture and was treated at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after experiencing a drug side effect that led to fluid retention, which is thought to have been the cause of her premature death.

She may have been receiving treatment at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for some time, however the precise cause of her death is still unknown. According to the Jagran article, Bhatnagar suffered a leg fracture following an accident. She had been having treatment for fluid accumulation in her body as a result of complications stemming from the fracture.

Bhatnagar is best known for playing the role of young Babita Phogat in “Dangal.” She starred alongside Aamir Khan in the superhit film.

Suhani did not take up any acting projects as she wanted to focus on her studies. During the promotion of her 2016 film, she shared several pictures on her Instagram post. In one pic, she is posing with director Nitesh Tiwari, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. Sanya played the young adult version of Babita in the film.

How old was she when she acted in Dangal ?

Suhani Bhatnagar was approximately 13 years old when she portrayed the role of young Babita Kumari Phogat in the blockbuster film “Dangal”. Her remarkable performance left a lasting impact on audiences, and her talent shone brightly despite her young age.

What other movies did Suhani Bhatnagar act in?

Suhani Bhatnagar made her acting debut in 2016 with Nitesh Tiwari’s sports drama biopic “Dangal”. In this acclaimed film, she portrayed the younger version of Babita Phogat, sharing screen space with Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Zaira Wasim, and Aparshakti Khurrana. Apart from “Dangal,” Suhani was also part of a few commercials. After her role in “Dangal,” she took a break from acting to focus on her studies. Her last post on social media was in November 2021.

Some Fact Of Suhani Bhatnagar :

  • Suhani Bhatnagar (June 14, 2004 – February 17, 2024) was an Indian actress renowned for her portrayal of the younger Babita Phogat in the film Dangal (2016)
  • Suhani was born on June 14, 2004, into a Punjabi Kayastha Hindu family to Puneet Bhatnagar and his wife, Pooja Bhatnagar, in Faridabad, Haryana, India. She also has a younger brother named Prerit Bhatnagar.
  • In 2013, she appeared in a print ad for Monte Carlo Kidswear, predating her role in ‘Dangal’.
  • She took a 6-month leave from school to film ‘Dangal’ and resided at Aamir Khan‘s apartment for nearly the entire duration, along with her co-stars Zaira Wasim, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
  • Her portrayal of young Babita Phogat garnered widespread acclaim, earning her the Star Screen Award for Best Child Actor.
  • She attended Delhi Public School in Faridabad.
  • After Dangal, she took a hiatus from acting to prioritize her education. Suhani said,
    “I have been doing events, fashion shows, and shoots but as far as films are concerned, I’m just concentrating on my studies for now. As of now, studies are my priority. I have just been promoted to class 10. There is a lot of study pressure; it is tough to carry out anything simultaneously with my studies. After I finish my studies, I will be continuing with my acting profession. You will surely see me after 2 to 3 years in films I guess.
  • In 2018, She earned Best Child Actor Award at Star Screen Awards.
  • In 2016, She was nominated for Best Child Actress Award on debut at FOI Online Awards.

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