Journalism of Courage
Animator Charu Khandal fights for life in a Mumbai hospital even as friends emphasise her resilience.
IT takes immense strength and willpower to be bedridden with such near-fatal injuries and yet laugh and reassure your loved ones that you will soon be back on your two feet.” These are the moving words that a close friend uses to describe Charu Khandal,now better known as the animator of Ra.One,who sustained severe injuries on Saturday night in an accident when a car rammed into the auto-rickshaw she was travelling in. “Charu has a strong will to live and that is what will help her survive,” said a friend referring to her brief conversation with Khandal when she was out of coma for a while on Monday.
Her fiance,Sagar Thacker,whom she met two years ago,confirms that they were planning to get engaged soon and the wedding was planned by this year-end. Too disturbed to talk further,he said that he is by Khandal’s side,hoping for her speedy recovery. The animator’s treatment is on but the medical expenses remain a big concern for the Khandal family,added a friend. While some senior officials from Red Chillies have visited her in the hospital,the company,as part of their policy,has asked the employees to refrain from speaking to the media.
