Chatori Rajani To Reconnect With Her Viewers After Heartbreaking Loss
New Delhi, April 4, 2025 – Rajani Jain, beloved food vlogger known as “Chatori Rajani,” is set to make an emotional return to her audience this weekend, marking her first major step to reconnect with viewers since the tragic loss of her 16-year-old son, Taran Jain, in a road accident on February 17. After weeks of mourning and sporadic updates, Rajani announced via Instagram Stories on Thursday that she’ll host a live cooking session on Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m. IST, aiming to “find peace in the kitchen” and honor her son’s memory with her 700,000-plus followers.
A Journey Through Grief
Rajani, whose signature line “Aaj mere husband ke lunch box mein kya hai” (“What’s in my husband’s lunchbox today”) made her a social media sensation, has been largely absent from her platforms since Taran’s death. The accident, which occurred as he returned from tuition, left her and husband Sangeet Jain devastated, a pain she’s shared in raw, heartfelt posts. Her last full video, a tearful tribute on March 17 marking one month since Taran’s passing, saw her singing “Luka Chuppi” from Rang De Basanti at his farewell gathering—a moment that moved fans and drew both praise and backlash.
“I’ve been lost, but cooking has always been my anchor,” Rajani said in a brief Instagram clip Thursday, her voice steady but eyes glistening. “Taran loved my food, and I want to feel him with me again through this.” The announcement, paired with a photo of her prepping dough in her Delhi kitchen, signals a tentative return to the content that built her empire—700,000 Instagram followers and 434,000 YouTube subscribers—while navigating an irreplaceable void.
A Mixed Reception
Rajani’s hiatus wasn’t without turbulence. Her farewell party for Taran, where she smiled through tears to honor his wish for happiness, sparked online controversy. Some netizens criticized her for not grieving “properly,” with comments like “Bete ki maut ke 4th day pe gaana?” (“Singing on the fourth day of your son’s death?”) surfacing on X. She hit back in a February 27 video, explaining, “Uske mumma ko rona nahi hai—Taran didn’t want tears,” a stance rooted in her Jain faith’s focus on peaceful farewells.
Supporters rallied, with posts like “Chatori Rajani’s strength is unreal—let her heal her way” trending on X. Her March 13 birthday tribute, where she addressed trolls questioning her decision to give Taran a bike at 16, further showcased her resilience: “Mai achi maa thi—I was a good mom. He was my joy.” The video, raw and unfiltered, hinted at her intent to reclaim her narrative.
Back to the Kitchen
Sunday’s live session, teased as a “simple meal with love,” promises a return to Rajani’s roots—homestyle Indian cooking with a personal touch. Fans speculate she might recreate Taran’s favorites, like the parathas he hugged her for in a now-viral old clip. “It’s not about views—it’s about healing,” one X user wrote, echoing a sentiment Rajani herself shared in a March 7 note: “Mummy Papa miss you so… but we’ll smile for you.”
Her team hinted to Hindustan Times that this marks a soft relaunch, with plans for weekly lives to rebuild her connection with viewers who’ve followed her since 2007. “She’s not rushing,” a source said. “This is about finding normalcy.” Posts on X buzz with anticipation: “Chatori Rajani’s comeback is what we need in 2025—food and heart together.”
A New Chapter Amid Chaos
Rajani’s return coincides with broader turmoil—Trump’s tariffs and India’s economic jitters loom large—but her focus remains intimate. With Sangeet by her side and memories of Taran as her muse, she’s poised to turn grief into purpose. “He’s still here, in every recipe,” she wrote Thursday, a promise to her son and her fans that Chatori Rajani’s kitchen will once again be a place of joy—even through tears.
