Taruni Sachdev (14 May 1998 – 14 May 2012) was an Indian child actress. She made her film debut in 2004 with Vellinakshatram, which endeared her to Malayalam audiences. The same year, she appeared in Sathyam and she acted with Prithviraj. She also acted in the Hindi film Paa starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role in 2009. She also appeared in 50+ advertisements for various companies. Her last film was a Tamil film Vetri Selvan (2014), which was released two years after her death. She died in the 2012 Agni Air Dornier 228 crash near Jomsom Airport in Nepal. Her mother also died in the crash.
Taruni Sachdev was born on 14 May 1998 in Mumbai, India, to industrialist Haresh Sachdev and Geeta Sachdev.[1][2][3] She studied to class nine at Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls' High School.[3]
Career
Taruni had dreamt of becoming a heroine.[3] In 2004, she made her debut in Vinayan's comedy-horror Vellinakshatram.[3] Vinayan said Vellinakshatram endeared Taruni to Malayalam audiences.[4] The same year, she appeared in the action thrillerSathyam.[5]
Director Vinayan had spotted Taruni in an advertisement with Amitabh Bachchan and contacted Bachchan's manager to cast her in his films.[4] He recalls: "We were all amazed by the manner in which she performed. She was just five then and could render Malayalam dialogues after listening to it for a couple of times. I still remember the intensity with which she performed in the climax of the film, where even senior actors found it difficult to work against high-speed propellers".[4]
In 2009, Taruni appeared in R. Balki's comedy-dramaPaa, where she starred as Somi, Amitabh Bachchan's classmate.[6]India Today said she "shot to fame" after appearing in the film.[1]
Besides acting, Taruni appeared in more than fifty commercials, including television advertisements for Colgate, ICICI Bank, Parachute, Saffola oil, and Kesar Badam Milk.[1] She is best remembered for doing Rasna commercials with the actress Karisma Kapoor, and was nicknamed the "Rasna girl".[1][7] She also appeared on the television game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?.[8]
Her last film was the Tamil drama-thriller Vetri Selvan, which was released in 2014.[9] Taruni had completed most of her part; director Rudhran stated that her footage would be retained "as a remembrance of the prodigy" and that the rest of her role would be patched up during the post-production.[10]
Death
Taruni Sachdev died in the Agni Air Dornier 228 crash near Jomsom Airport in Nepal on 14 May 2012, on her 14th birthday. Taruni's mother Geetha Sachdev, who accompanied her on the flight also died.[1]
Taruni's and her mother's bodies were brought to Mumbai and cremated on 16 May 2012.[11]
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^ abcdDubey, Bharati (16 May 2012). "Nepal plane crash: Rasna girl Taruni Sachdeva dreamt to become heroine". The Times of India. from the original on 1 May 2020.
^ abc"Film industry shocked at Taruni's death". The Hindu. 15 May 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
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^ ab"Child artiste Taruni Sachdev dies in Nepal plane crash - Indian Express". The Indian Express. 15 May 2012. from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
^ abBalachandran, Logesh (16 June 2014). "Radhika Apte and Ajmal Ameer fights on sets". Deccan Chronicle. from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
^. Behindwoods. 21 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
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Taruni Sachdev 14 May 1998 14 May 2012 was an Indian child actress She made her film debut in 2004 with Vellinakshatram which endeared her to Malayalam audiences The same year she appeared in Sathyam and she acted with Prithviraj She also acted in the Hindi film Paa starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role in 2009 She also appeared in 50 advertisements for various companies Her last film was a Tamil film Vetri Selvan 2014 which was released two years after her death She died in the 2012 Agni Air Dornier 228 crash near Jomsom Airport in Nepal Her mother also died in the crash Taruni SachdevBorn 1998 05 14 14 May 1998Mumbai IndiaDied14 May 2012 2012 05 14 aged 14 Jomsom NepalCause of deathAgni Air Flight CHT crashOccupationsModelActressYears active2003 2012 Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External linksPersonal life EditTaruni Sachdev was born on 14 May 1998 in Mumbai India to industrialist Haresh Sachdev and Geeta Sachdev 1 2 3 She studied to class nine at Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls High School 3 Career EditTaruni had dreamt of becoming a heroine 3 In 2004 she made her debut in Vinayan s comedy horror Vellinakshatram 3 Vinayan said Vellinakshatram endeared Taruni to Malayalam audiences 4 The same year she appeared in the action thriller Sathyam 5 Director Vinayan had spotted Taruni in an advertisement with Amitabh Bachchan and contacted Bachchan s manager to cast her in his films 4 He recalls We were all amazed by the manner in which she performed She was just five then and could render Malayalam dialogues after listening to it for a couple of times I still remember the intensity with which she performed in the climax of the film where even senior actors found it difficult to work against high speed propellers 4 In 2009 Taruni appeared in R Balki s comedy drama Paa where she starred as Somi Amitabh Bachchan s classmate 6 India Today said she shot to fame after appearing in the film 1 Besides acting Taruni appeared in more than fifty commercials including television advertisements for Colgate ICICI Bank Parachute Saffola oil and Kesar Badam Milk 1 She is best remembered for doing Rasna commercials with the actress Karisma Kapoor and was nicknamed the Rasna girl 1 7 She also appeared on the television game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain 8 Her last film was the Tamil drama thriller Vetri Selvan which was released in 2014 9 Taruni had completed most of her part director Rudhran stated that her footage would be retained as a remembrance of the prodigy and that the rest of her role would be patched up during the post production 10 Death EditTaruni Sachdev died in the Agni Air Dornier 228 crash near Jomsom Airport in Nepal on 14 May 2012 on her 14th birthday Taruni s mother Geetha Sachdev who accompanied her on the flight also died 1 Taruni s and her mother s bodies were brought to Mumbai and cremated on 16 May 2012 11 Filmography EditYear Title Role Language Notes Ref s 2004 Vellinakshatram Ammukutty Malayalam 7 2004 Sathyam Chinnukkutty Malayalam2008 Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain Participant Hindi Television show 8 2009 Paa Student Hindi 12 2014 Vetri Selvan Abhi Tamil Posthumous release 9 References Edit a b c d e Taruni Sachdev died on her 14th birthday India Today New Delhi 16 May 2012 ISSN 0254 8399 Archived from the original on 17 May 2012 Retrieved 17 May 2012 Child Artist Among Victims The New Indian Express 15 May 2012 Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 a b c d Dubey Bharati 16 May 2012 Nepal plane crash Rasna girl Taruni Sachdeva dreamt to become heroine The Times of India Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 a b c Film industry shocked at Taruni s death The Hindu 15 May 2012 ISSN 0971 751X Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 Amitabh Bachchan s Paa child co star dies in Nepal air crash Entertainment News Firstpost Firstpost 15 May 2012 Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 Rasna girl among victims The Telegraph Kolkota 16 May 2012 Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 a b Child actor Taruni Sachdev among victims of Dornier crash The Hindu 15 May 2012 ISSN 0971 751X Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 a b Child artiste Taruni Sachdev dies in Nepal plane crash Indian Express The Indian Express 15 May 2012 Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 a b Balachandran Logesh 16 June 2014 Radhika Apte and Ajmal Ameer fights on sets Deccan Chronicle Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 We Will Keep Taruni s Scenes As Remembrance Behindwoods 21 June 2012 Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 Valthaty Nathaniel Fleury Johan Rakshit Pratik 17 May 2012 Tears and chants mark Nepal crash victims last rites The Times of India Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 Bachchan co star dies in crash BBC News 15 May 2012 ISSN 2421 3667 Archived from the original on 1 May 2020 Retrieved 1 May 2020 External links EditTaruni Sachdev at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Taruni Sachdev amp oldid 1154727805, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
