Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan, on July 3, breathed her last at a hospital in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest. She was reportedly admitted a couple of days ago after she complained of breathlessness, dizziness and sore throat. She was suffering from severe diabetes and age-related illness. The sudden demise of the veteran choreographer has sent Bollywood into mourning.
Kajol, who worked with the veteran choreographer in films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Baazigar and others, penned a heartfelt note while sharing a throwback picture. "RIP to the most talented coolest choreographer ever! She taught me sooooo much that I always used everywhere in so many other ways. When she danced it was like watching a whole book ! Everything that she wanted to say was there so clearly on her face and in her body language . Even later when she grew older whenever we met I could see that mischief and affection and sheer love for her work. Love u Sarojji and be at peace knowing that u are loved and will always be remembered," she wrote.
Ajay Devgn wrote, "Being a Technician’s son, I’ve always known that cinema is as much about a behind-the-scenes person as it is about actors. RIP Saroj ji. You were an institution; your craft inimitable. Condolences to your family"
Being a Technician’s son, I’ve always known that cinema is as much about a behind-the-scenes person as it is about actors. RIP Saroj ji. You were an institution; your craft inimitable. Condolences to your family
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 3, 2020
Suniel Shetty shared a picture with her and wrote, "You are loved ... You are irreplaceable ... A true GURU"
Sanjay Dutt posted a picture with Masterji and his wife Maanayata Dutt. "This news has left me heartbroken. Saroj ji was not just a legend but also a humble person. We shared a beautiful relationship & worked in many films together. Her contribution to the industry is irreplaceable as there was no one who could dance like her. Om Shanti," he wrote.
Shilpa Shetty shared a throwback picture from the sets of Baazigar. She wrote, "A LEGEND has left us Can’t forget the moment I first met you when you came to choreograph ‘Kitaabe’ ( Baazigar) and I burst out crying (I was a huge fan of your work) I couldn’t believe you were actually standing in front of me. Then came ‘Churake dil’, which was a milestone in my career... and many more. You set the benchmark so high, taught me ‘how’ to express... a technician par excellence... No one shot women like you, you were the best! Will miss you. Churake dil mera #Saroj ji chali May you rest in peace, Masterji Strength and love to the family to cope with this irreparable loss."
John Abraham, Malaika Arora, Nandita Das and Shekhar Kapur also offered condolences.
Heart broken ... Rest In Peace #SarojKhan pic.twitter.com/PYkG5Tjpp6
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) July 3, 2020
Such sad news. Her contribution to Hindi films has been enormous. I had the pleasure of working with Sarojji just once, for a Spanish film. She showered me with so much love that I can never forget her warmth and grace. And what a teacher she was! #SarojKhan pic.twitter.com/9h97XwDga6
— Nandita Das (@nanditadas) July 3, 2020
She defined a generation of heroines. Certainly #MrIndia would not have been same film without #SarojKhan. You had to see her dance as she rehearsed with SriDevi. She was messmerizing.
And what energy! You could shoot all night, yet she smiled and danced constantly fresh.— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 3, 2020
(Source: Twitter/Instagram)
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