Saroj Khan/picture courtesy: Saroj Khan's Instagram account
Saroj Khan, who was earlier hospitalised for breathing problems, breathed her last on July 3, 2020, 01:52 am in Mumbai. The veteran choreographer complained about breathing issues in June. Later, as per the mandate, Saroj Khan's COVID-19 test was done, which came out to be negative.
The choreographer, who was popularly known as 'masterji' in Bollywood, passed away at the age of 71 due to a cardiac arrest. As soon as the news broke, Bollywood celebrities mourned on social media. Looking at the current situation of the city, the funeral will take place today in Mumbai. The last rites will be performed by her family members.
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Here's what the celebrities have shared on Twitter:
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 ðÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂu00c2u0099ÂÂÂu00c2u008fðÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂu00c2u008f»
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 3, 2020
OMG. Woke up to this terrible news of Saroj Khan passing away. A master of her art. Always received her unconditional love. Had the opportunity to work with her in Billo Rani song from Goal. May God give her soul peace. RIP. pic.twitter.com/RD4QSC2TT6
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) July 3, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/EffYUvX7Ca
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) July 3, 2020
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 ðÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0099ÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u008f https://t.co/UxRDUwFbrH
— Manisha Koirala (@mkoirala) July 3, 2020
You leave behind a legacy Saroj ji....may you #RestInPeace ðÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂu00c2u0099ÂÂÂu00c2u008f #RIPSarojKhan pic.twitter.com/6zZLzOwUHD
— Aahana Kumra (@AahanaKumra) July 3, 2020
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. ðÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂu00c2u0099ÂÂu00c2u008fðÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂu00c2u008f»ðÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂu00c2u0099ÂÂu00c2u008fðÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂu00c2u008f» #RipSarojKhan
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) July 3, 2020
Rest in Peace Saroj Khan ji. This loss is immeasurable for the industry & film lovers.Having choreographed more than 2000 songs she single handedly changed the landscape of how songs were shot. I had the pleasure of being Choerographed by her in Aladin. One tick off my bucketlist
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 3, 2020
#RIP SAROJI YOU WILL BE MISSED .... big loss to dance fraternity ..... pic.twitter.com/1Kv5B6CpKv
— Remo D'souza (@remodsouza) July 3, 2020
RIP Saroji ... I thank God I got a chance to be choreographed by you.. Prayers and Strength to the Family..#SarojKhan
— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) July 3, 2020
Heart broken ... Rest In Peace #SarojKhan pic.twitter.com/PYkG5Tjpp6
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) July 3, 2020
A rare artist & an exceptional Guru, #SarojKhan ji has played crucial roles in many superstars journeys, giving memorable choreographies in Jugni from TWM, Ghani Bawari from TWMR & very recent lullaby Taktaki from Manikarnika, Kangana will always be indebted to her contributionu00f0u009fu0099u008f pic.twitter.com/kI8iXCpp5A
— Team Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) July 3, 2020
Woke up to the heartbreaking news of the legendary choreographer #SarojKhan’s demise. Her iconic dance moves inspired me at a very young age. Rest in peace Saroj Ji u00f0u009fu0099u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bc
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) July 3, 2020
You are truly irreplaceable.
The three-time National Award winner has choreographed for some of the most memorable tracks, including Dola Re Dola from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, Ek Do Teen from Madhuri Dixit-starrer Tezaab and Ye Ishq Haaye from Jab We Met in 2007. Saroj Khan shot to fame in the late eighties, choreographing Sridevi superhits such as Main naagin tu sapera (Nagina) and Hawaa hawaai (Mr India).
Her recent works include choreographing Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika last year and Tanu Weds Manu Returns in 2015. She last choreographed for Tabaah Hogaye, featuring Madhuri from filmmaker Karan Johar's production Kalank in 2019.
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