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Stars Share Road Safety Woes, Emotional Tales Emerge
26 Jan
Summary
- Childhood nanny died in a road accident, Alia Bhatt shared.
- Influencer lost her son in a 2025 traffic accident.
- Amitabh Bachchan blogged about bravery at the event.
The Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026, a nationwide campaign promoting responsible road behavior, recently featured deeply emotional moments involving stars Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt. Personal stories of loss due to road accidents profoundly affected attendees.
Influencer Rajani Jain, known as Chatori Rajani, shared the heartbreaking story of her 16-year-old son Taran, who died in a traffic accident in 2025. She recounted how bystanders failed to help Taran immediately, and doctors later indicated he might have survived if brought to the hospital sooner.
Alia Bhatt also became visibly emotional, recalling the childhood road accident in which her nanny, Sharda, perished when Alia was 12. Bhatt emphasized how motherhood has heightened her awareness of road safety responsibilities.
Amitabh Bachchan later reflected on the event in his blog, commending Jain's bravery in sharing her story publicly as a plea for greater empathy and timely assistance for accident victims. The campaign highlighted how negligence and delayed help can have fatal consequences.
