Popular food vlogger Chatori Rajani's son tragically dies in accident
What's the story
Rajani Jain, the famous food vlogger popularly known as Chatori Rajani, shared on Tuesday that her 16-year-old son, Taran Jain, tragically lost his life in a road accident.
The news was shared through an announcement on the Chatori Rajani Instagram page, which said: "With a shattered heart, we share the unbearable news that our beloved gem, Taran Jain, has passed away in a road accident."
Service details
Memorial service for Taran to be held today
A later Instagram post disclosed that a Shok Sabha (memorial service) for Taran is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at Terapanth Bhawan in Delhi's Chhattarpur.
Rajani, who became a sensation with her fun and unfiltered cooking videos on social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, frequently included Taran in her videos.
Taran's last appearance was in a Reel shared on February 5.
Content popularity
Chatori Rajani's unique content and Taran's frequent appearances
Chatori Rajani's videos, especially those of her husband Sangeet Jain's lunchbox, have taken the internet by storm. The videos, called "Aaj mere husband ke lunch box me kya hai (what's in my husband's lunch)," have become a series of sorts.
The Instagram handle 'Chatori Rajani' boasts over six lakh followers, while on her YouTube channel, she has over 3,70,000 subscribers.
Public grief
Social media mourns the tragic loss of Taran
The news of Taran's untimely demise has triggered an outpouring of grief on social media.
One Reddit user wrote, "Omg this makes me feel so sad!! They seemed like such a normal family and she seemed like someone who loved to be a mom and a wife etc this is genuinely sad."
Another user noted that Taran was an avid photographer who took amazing pictures.