As per reports, Suhani Bhatnagar who played young Babita Phoget role in Dangal died at the age of 19.she was seen as Amir khan’s daughter in Dangal. she was admitted in AIIMS Delhi in ICU and passed away on february 16 and made us shocked . This News was confirmed by the Amir Khan Productions .
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.”
As per media reports, Suhani Bhatnagar was admitted in All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Delhi and was undergoing treatment for her fractured leg. “She was admitted on February 7 and passed away on February 16,” a source at the hospital said, as per the news agency. Also Suhani’s parents said that she had been diagnosed with dermatomyositis.
Who was Suhani Bhatnagar?
Dangal actor Suhani Bhatnagar
Suhani Bhatnagar portrayed the character of the younger Babita Phogat in Amir Khan’s blockbuster movie Dangal in 2016. The film was a huge hit both critically and commercially, her acting was highly praised because this film was totally dependent on Suhani, Zaira’s performance. The movie was directed by Nitesh Tiwari who directed Suhani in Dangal , 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,”. After Dangal, Suhani took a break from acting and she wanted to concentrate on her studies but unfortunately, who thinks such think happened and died at the age of 19 and leaving her fans shocked and alone.
Amir Khan on Suhani Bhatnagar
Amir Khan on Suhani Bhatnagar
Before the release of the Dangal , Amir Khan once told,”If I have to rate our performance in the film, I would say that these kids performed ten times better than what I did. No, I am not exaggerating anything. Once the film releases, the audience will understand. I have been working in the industry for last 25 years, but these kids are highly talented.”
Also Amir khan productions house paid a tribute to Suhani Bhatnagar through the instagram handle post that,”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.”
aamirkhanproductions instagram condolence to suhani bhatnagar
Did You Know? 11,000 girls had auditioned for Dangal
casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that he had auditioned over 11,000 girls to find the four talented actresses who would play the key roles in Dangal. He said, “We must have auditioned 10,000 girls for the Geeta and Babita roles. Close to 11,000 actually. It took me eight months to do the entire casting for the film. I even did a 15-day acting workshop with them.”
“We auditioned Suhani Bhatnagar in Delhi. She had so much purity in her. We had cast Sanya so Suhani matched her. It was also important that the girls should resemble Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar. Also, we needed the girls to work with us for many months to prepare for the role,” he had added.
What Suhani Bhatnagar had said
In a throwback interview posted by Viral Bollywood on their YouTube channel, were asked about whether they received a big compliment from people. Suhani said, “I am getting a lot of compliments. Sab ko bahut accha lag raha hai, relatives ko family members ko. Every body is praying for the film. Let’s hope for the best and we want every body to see it”
She also added,“From the audition till the wrap up! The whole journey of Dangal in itself is a big achievement and memory. We had a lot of fun.”
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