Bollywood seems to be losing a lot of its precious gems. Beginning with global actor Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput and today came in the terrible news of losing Bollywood’s legendary choreographer and dancer Saroj Khan. Her daughter Sukaina Khan confirmed the news. Saroj Khan began her career by playing the young Shyama onscreen in Nazarana. She soon became a background dancer under the mentorship of dance director B. Sohanlal. After assisting as a dance choreographer for a few years, her first independent work came in Geeta Mera Naam (1974). Her career has spanned over 40 years and she has mostly done work for actors Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit.
Here are 10 most popular dance numbers choreographed by the late 71-year-old choreographer:
1. Ek Do Teen, Quayamat se Quayamat Tak
2. Hawa Hawai, Mr. India
3. Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Beta
4. Choli Ke Piche Kya Hai, Khal Nayak
5. Tamma Tamma, Thaneedar
6. Dola Re Dola, Devdas
7. Nimbooda Nimbooda, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
8. Yeh Ishq Haye, Jab We Met
Her latest work was a song titled Tabah Ho Gaye from Kalank directed by Karan Johar. Many from Bollywood including Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Simran, John Abraham and Farah Khan among others.
Every actors dream is to dance under your tutelage. RIP #SarojKhan ma’am you will be thoroughly missed. pic.twitter.com/iKFyHnXtK5
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) July 3, 2020
#Legend
Master ji to us… 💔 RIP#SarojKhan
Thank you for the memories, your teachings and your legacy ♥️🙏🏻— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) July 3, 2020
Saddened to hear about the demise of ace choreographer #SarojKhan… Her timeless classics will continue to inspire generations to come. The end of an era… Heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. RIP Saroj Khan.
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 3, 2020