Saroj Khan died in Mumbai on Friday.
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Saroj Khan passes away: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar lead Bollywood in mourning ‘the genius who immortalised stars’

Bollywood actors paid tribute to choreographer, Saroj Khan, who died on the age of 71 on Thursday after struggling a cardiac arrest. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Guru Nanak Hospital final month after complaining of respiratory points.

Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar had been among the many Bollywood stars who paid tribute to the ace dance director. Actor Akshay Kumar wrote, “Woke up to the sad news that legendary choreographer #SarojKhan ji is no more. She made dance look easy almost like anybody can dance, a huge loss for the industry. May her soul rest in peace.”

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Amitabh Bachchan wrote in Hindi, “Prayers .. haath judien hain, mann ashant.” Madhuri Dixit has tweeted, “I’m devastated by the loss of my friend and guru, Saroj Khan. Will always be grateful for her work in helping me reach my full potential in dance. The world has lost an amazingly talented person. I will miss you. My sincere condolences to the family.”

 

Actor Taapsee Pannu wrote, “Atleast I had a chance to dance in your company. I am going to hold on to those memories tight…. real tight. we lose another star to the sky. Your songs will make every girl remember you for ever n ever.”

Actor Niel Nitin Mukesh wrote, “Really sad to hear that Saroj Khan ji is no more between us. Her Grace , her simplicity her iconic moves and her legacy are immortalised. My condolences with Raju sir, and entire family. #RipSarojKhan.” Sonu Sood wrote, “Saroji you will be missed #RIPSarojKhan.”

 

 

 

Director and choreographer Remo D’Souza shared an image of him hugging her. “#RIP SAROJI YOU WILL BE MISSED …. big loss to dance fraternity,” he wrote in his tweet.

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Actor Nimrat Kaur referred to as her ‘the genius who immortalised stars’. “Saroj ji’s name introduced the word ‘choreographer’ to my life. A genius who immortalised stars and the music that defined an era with her iconic work. May her loved ones find strength and courage at this terrible hour. There’ll never be another…#RIPSarojKhan #Legend #Masterji,” she wrote and shared a number of footage of her from her profession.

 

Actor Manisha Koirala wrote, “This is a sad news early in morning..since childhood I was trained in indian classical dance..it was she who taught me film dance once I joined films..(which I had zero knowlage of). A tough task master and a great one!! #RIPSarojKhan JI.”

Director Kunal Kohli referred to as her his ‘beloved Master Ji’ and remembered their long-standing affiliation. “#SarojKhan my beloved Masterji. #RIPSarojKhan From Music Videos to films we had a long journey together. Now you’ve left me & gone. I will do & make what we spoke about one day, my promise to you,” he wrote. “#SarojKhan #Masterji every song we did together whether Chui Mui Si Tum,Saanson ko saanson mein,Chand Sifarish,we argued,discussed. I’ll miss her presence. Her voice on the mike. Her Adaa. I would tell the actors Male & Female,do 50% of how she does a shot & you’ll be a star,” he added.

Saroj Khan was behind a number of the most iconic Bollywood songs and movies. Her best-known partnership is alleged to be with actor Madhuri Dixit, whom she choreographed in a number of songs equivalent to Ek Do Teen and Dhak Dhak Karne Laga. On her birthday final yr, Madhuri had written, “Happy birthday to one of my favorite people @sarojkhanofficial ji. Our journey together has been amazing and I will always be proud of the legacy you have created. You are my Guru and will always hold a very special place in my heart.”

The choreographer additionally gained a number of awards for her work by the years. She gained three National Awards for Devdas, Sringaram and Jab We Met and eight Filmfare Awards.

Saroj Khan is survived by her husband, son Hamid Khan and two daughters.

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