Dangal actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who played young Babita Phogat, dies at 19

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prolonged illness. The nature of the illness remains unknown at the moment. A report by the news platform Navbharattimes, Suhani Bhatnagar suffered an accident in which her leg was fractured.

The painkillers she took during the time of injury had severe side effects on her body and created multiple health complications for the actor. Dangal tells the inspiring true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trained his daughters, Geeta Kumari Phogat and Babita Kumari Phogat, in wrestling against societal expectations and gender norms. Suhani Bhatnagar played the role of young Babita Kumari, depicting the early stages of the character's wrestling journey and struggles.

The film received widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative, performances, and the portrayal of the Phogat family's struggle against the patriarchal society. Suhani Bhatnagar's performance as the younger Babita was well-received, contributing to the success of the movie. After her brilliant work in the 2016 film, Suhani Bhatnagar took some time off from the film industry as she wanted to focus on her studies.

The actor planned to resume her career after completing her studies. She was active on social media platforms and shared regular updates on her life. During the promotion of Dangal, Suhani Bhatnagar posted multiple pictures on Instagram with her co-actors including Aamir Khan and other crew members of the film.