Renowned food content creator Rajani Jain, widely known as ‘Chatori Rajani’ on Instagram, shared heartbreaking news on Tuesday evening. In a deeply emotional post, she announced the untimely passing of her 16-year-old son, Taran Jain, who tragically lost his life in a road accident.
“With a shattered heart, we share the unbearable news that our beloved gem, Taran Jain, has passed away in a road accident,” read the statement posted on her Instagram page. Rajani and her husband, Sangeet Jain, jointly expressed their grief in the post.
Following the devastating announcement, another update informed followers that a Shok Sabha (prayer meeting) would be held on Wednesday, February 19, at Terapanth Bhawan in Chattarpur, Delhi, to honor Taran’s memory.
Taran was a familiar face in many of his mother’s cooking videos, which often showcased her daily culinary creations. He last appeared in a reel posted on Chatori Rajani’s Instagram on February 5. The tragic news quickly spread across social media platforms, with many users expressing their condolences and shock over the young boy’s sudden demise.
Discussions on Reddit also surfaced as users mourned the loss. A post on the r/InstaCelebsGossip forum shared the news, prompting emotional reactions from followers. One user commented, “Omg, this is heartbreaking! They seemed like such a normal, loving family. She always appeared to adore being a mom and wife. This is genuinely sad.”
Another user added, “This is so shocking. Ever since I saw her post, I can’t stop thinking about it. She loved being a mother. I also believe in nazar [evil eye]; he was such a talented young boy who took amazing photographs.”
For those unfamiliar with Rajani Jain, she gained immense popularity on social media through her unique and heartfelt cooking content. Her signature series revolved around the tiffin meals she packed for her husband, often beginning with the phrase, ‘Aaj mere husband ke lunch box me kya hai?’ (What’s in my husband’s lunch today?).
The unexpected loss of her beloved son has left the online community in shock, with fans and well-wishers offering their prayers and support to the grieving family.
