Suhani Bhatnagar (2004–2024) is an Indian child actor, who gained attention for her role as the young Babita Kumari in the hit Bollywood film Dangal. She died on February 16, 2024 in Delhi.
Wiki/Biography
Suhani Bhatnagar was born on Monday, June 14, 2004 in New Delhi, India (died at the age of 19). Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Suhani Bhatnagar childhood
She attended Delhi Public School (DPS), Faridabad. While studying at school, she started acting.
Suhani Bhatnagar (right) while studying at DPS Faridabad
appearance
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
She comes from a Punjabi family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Puneet Bhatnagar and mother’s name is Pooja Bhatnagar. She has a younger brother.
Suhani Bhatnagar with her father and brother
Suhani Bhatnagar and her mother
other relatives
Her grandfather’s name was AP Bhatnagar.
religion
She follows Hinduism.
Profession
During her childhood, she began taking photos for various clothing brands.
Suhani Bhatnagar during a photo shoot
She also acted in school plays.
Suhani Bhatnagar on the show
In 2015, while in sixth grade, she auditioned for a Hindi film and was selected out of 11,000 girls. She prepared for six months to play the role of young Babita Kumari.
Suhani Bhatnagar auditioning for ‘Baba’ movie
The film Dangal was released in 2016 and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. She later put her acting career on hold to focus on her studies.
Suhani Bhatnagar and Zaira Wasim (left) in Dangal!In stills from the movie “Dad”
Awards
- She was nominated for the Best Child Actress Award at the 2016 FOI Online Awards for her debut.
- 2018 Star Silver Award for Best Child Actor
Suhani Bhatnagar wins Best Child Actor Award
die
Suhani Bhatnagar died on February 16, 2024, at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi; she was 19 years old at the time. After her death, her father told the media that she had been diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease that causes skin rashes and muscle weakness called dermatomyositis, leading to her untimely death. She was cremated at Ajronda Crematorium, Sector 15, Faridabad.
Photos of Suhani Bhatnagar taken a few months before her death
Facts/Trivia
- In her free time, she likes to play chess, sing, and dance.
- Suhani has often stated that she will return to showbiz after completing her formal education.
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Source: HIS Education