Suhani Bhatnagar, the child actor known for her role as Aamir Khan’s on-screen daughter in ‘Dangal’, has passed away at the age of 19. The news of her demise emerged on Saturday morning. Suhani, who previously resided in Sector 17 in Faridabad, will be laid to rest at the Ajronda Crematorium in Sector 1. The exact cause of her death remains undisclosed.
Suhani was known for sharing self-portraits on her Instagram account, although her most recent post dates back to November 2021, where she captioned a series of sun-kissed photographs with “November??”
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Aamir Khan’s production house also expressed their grief over Suhani’s passing. They shared a heartfelt message on their official handle, extending condolences to Suhani’s mother, Poojaji, and the entire family. They acknowledged Suhani’s talent and contribution to ‘Dangal’, emphasizing her irreplaceable role in the film.
Following her stint in ‘Dangal’, Suhani prioritized her education and reportedly took a hiatus from acting, as per various reports.
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…
— Aamir Khan Productions (@AKPPL_Official) February 17, 2024
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Dangal’ is a 2016 biographical sports drama produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. The film revolves around amateur wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, played by Aamir Khan, who trains his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat to become India’s first competitive female wrestlers. Suhani Bhatnagar portrayed the younger Babita Kumari, while Zaira Wasim played the younger Geeta Phogat.
