Suhani and Zaira from a scene in Dangal. (courtesy: AbubakerMerghni)
New Delhi:
Suhani Bhatnagar, the kid actor who performed the position of Babita Phogat in Dangal, died on Friday. The actor was 19 years previous on the time of her demise. An official assertion relating to Suhani’s demise was issued by Aamir Khan’s manufacturing home on Saturday. Now, Suhani’s Dangal co-star Zaira Wasim has additionally reacted to the information. Zaira and Suhani co-starred in Dangal as younger Geeta and Babita Phogat respectively. Upon listening to the information of Suhani’s demise, Zaira Wasim informed Bombay Instances, ”I simply examine it and I nonetheless can’t get my head round it. I want it is a hearsay I hope this was false. The second I heard the information I had a flashback of all the nice time we spent. She was such a superb soul, and we had such nice reminiscences. I can’t think about what her dad and mom have to be going by way of. I pray they discover the power.”
On Saturday, Zaira additionally prolonged her condolences to the grieving household. In a publish on X, she wrote, ” “I am shocked past phrases by the information of Suhani Bhatnagar’s passing. My coronary heart goes out to her household throughout this extremely troublesome time. The considered what her dad and mom have to be experiencing fills me with a lot sorrow. Totally speechless. My heartfelt condolences.”
I am shocked past phrases by the information of Suhani Bhatnagar’s passing. My coronary heart goes out to her household throughout this extremely troublesome time.
The considered what her dad and mom have to be experiencing fills me with a lot sorrow. Totally speechless. My heartfelt condolences.
— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) February 17, 2024
In the meantime, the assertion issued by Aamir Khan’s manufacturing home learn, ”We’re deeply saddened to listen to about our Suhani passing away. Our heartfelt condolences to her mom Poojaji and the complete household. Such a gifted younger woman, such a crew participant, Dangal would have been incomplete with out Suhani.” It added, ”Suhani, you’ll all the time stay a star in our hearts. Might you relaxation in peace.” Reacting to the publish, Aamir’s daughter Ira Khan wrote, ”Oh no!!!” Have a look:
The official assertion was additionally reshared by Aamir Khan’s ex-wife and Dangal producer Kiran Rao on her Instagram tales. That is how she reacted to the information:
Nitesh Tiwari, who directed Suhani in Dangal, mentioned in a press release, ”Suhani’s passing away is totally surprising and heartbreaking. She was such a cheerful soul, so lively. My deepest condolences to her household,” quoted information company PTI.
A number of others stars from the movie and tv additionally paid their condolences. Yami Gautam wrote on X (beforehand generally known as Twitter), “Simply learnt a couple of younger actor loosing her life. Very painful information. Energy to her household.” Casting director Mukesh Chabbra posted pictures and movies of the Dangal actor. Within the caption, he remembered her, “Remembering the unimaginable expertise of Suhani Bhatnagar, whose mild will proceed to shine by way of her unforgettable performances.”
Simply learnt a couple of younger actor loosing her life. Very painful information.
Energy to her household 🙏🏻— Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) February 17, 2024
The 19-year-old was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences on February 7 and died on February 16 after medical issues. Her household revealed on Saturday that she was affected by Dermatomyositis, a uncommon inflammatory illness that causes pores and skin rash and muscle weak point.
Suhani’s father Sumit Bhatnagar informed PTI, ”Her lungs bought broken resulting from an an infection and accumulation of extra fluid”.