Babita Phogat Mourns The Tragic Loss Of Suhani Bhatnagar; Actress Who Played Her Younger Self In Dangal

Suhani Bhatnagar, the Dangal girl who played Babita Phogat on screen is no more and now the Indian athlete mourns her loss

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Babita Phogat Mourns The Tragic Loss Of Suhani Bhatnagar; Actress Who Played Her Younger Self In Dangal
In a tragic development, 19-year-old Suhani Bhatnagar, who gained recognition for portraying young Babita Kumari Phogat in the Aamir Khan starrer Dangal, passed away in Delhi. Reacting to the heartbreaking news, the Indian athlete expressed her sorrow in Hindi on social media, saying, "It is very sad that Suhani Bhatnagar, who played my childhood role in the film Dangal, has passed away at such a young age. I can't believe it, shocked by this news!! May God give peace to the departed soul at his feet and may the entire family and fans have the courage to bear this loss in this hour of grief. Om Shanti" ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE! 'Dangal' Director Nitesh Tiwari On Suhani Bhatnagar's Death; Filmmaker Says, ‘Such A Happy Soul, So Full Of Life’ 

The actress known for her role as young Babita Kumari Phogat in the film Dangal, passed away at the age of 19 in Delhi due to complications from dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease. Her father revealed that two months ago, Suhani began experiencing swelling in her hands, which later spread to her entire body. Despite multiple consultations with doctors, the disease remained unidentified until her admission to AIIMS. The treatment involved steroids, which impacted her immune system, leading to weakened immunity. ALSO READ: Dangal Fame Suhani Bhatnagar Passes Away At The Age Of 19; Fans Mourn The Loss Of The Young Star- Read REPORTS 



Suhani Bhatnagar breathed her last on Friday evening at the age of 19. The cause of her death was complications from dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease. Suhani's lungs weakened, leading to difficulty breathing, and she contracted an infection in the hospital due to her weakened immunity. The news of her untimely demise has left her family, friends, and fans in shock and grief.
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