Famous Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passes away at 71

Saroj Khan took her last breath on Friday morning at Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra

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New Delhi : Three-time National Award winner, veteran Bollywood choreographer, Saroj Khan, passed away due to cardiac arrest on early Friday morning. She was 71.

According to the sources, Khan passed away due to cardiac arrest.

She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra last Saturday after she complained of breathing issues. The mandatory Covid-19 test done at the hospital showed a negative result.

Amitabh Bachchan sent out a tweet on Friday morning, writing 'hands are folded, heart uneasy', sending out prayers, without naming Khan.

T 3582 - Prayers .. 🙏 ..
हाथ जुड़े हैं , मन अशांत

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 3, 2020

'She made dance look easy almost like anybody can dance,' wrote Akshay Kumar 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 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 3, 2020

Remembering the ace choreographer, Taapsee wrote, "Your songs will make every girl remember you for ever n ever."

 

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. https://t.co/QWiG0FaP6j

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 3, 2020

 

Theatre and film actor Satish Kaushik also paid a tribute to Khan, writing that Khan's choreography made leading ladies look like goddesses on the screen.

 

Bollywood Song choreography has lost its sheen today.Sarojji grace dignity expression & style in ur songs made so many leading ladies look like goddess on screen while dancing.We will miss u for ur great contribution and devotion to Indian cinema. RIP Masterji🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/RIF2pq5NAQ

— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) July 3, 2020

 

In a career spanning over four decades, Khan is credited with choreographing more than 2,000 songs, 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.

Most of the songs choreographed by Khan had big names as lead actors. Khan has also trained a slew of choreographers who went on to make a big name for themselves in the '90s, including Farah Khan. Khan was known for blending Indian classical dance with modern beats.

Actress Madhuri Dixit has often credited Khan for catapulting her to fame by choreographing several of her dance numbers. The song 'Dhak Dhak' starring Dixit from 1992 film 'Beta', was choreographed by Khan and went on to become a national rage.

She last choreographed for 'Tabaah Hogaye', featuring Dixit from film-maker Karan Johar's production 'Kalank' in 2019

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