In yet another heartbreaking news, veteran choreographer Saroj Khan breathed her last at the age of 72 on July 3. She died of cardiac arrest and was reportedly suffering from severe diabetes and age-related illness. The sudden demise of the veteran choreographer has sent Bollywood into mourning.
Anushka Sharma, on Twitter, offered condolence and wrote, "Saroj ji was an institution in herself. She has inspired so many choreographers, dancers, actors and directors to reach excellence in their work with her own gift of genius. Her art and legacy will live on forever. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans"
Saroj ji was an institution in herself. She has inspired so many choreographers, dancers, actors and directors to reach excellence in their work with her own gift of genius. Her art and legacy will live on forever. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 3, 2020
Kangana Ranaut's team, on Twitter, shared a picture of the actress with the veteran choreographer. They had collaborated for Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi and others. "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 contribution," the caption read.
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 contribution pic.twitter.com/kI8iXCpp5A
— Team Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) July 3, 2020
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shared a picture with Saroj Khan and wrote, "Rest in peace guruji"
Taapsee Pannu penned a heartfelt note. She 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."
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
Ananya Panday shared a picture with Saroj Khan on her Instagram stories.
Kiara Advani, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff and Kunal Kemmu also offered condolences.
A true Legend. Thankyou for all the iconic dances and expressions. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. We will miss Saroj Khan Ji
— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) July 3, 2020
(Source: Instagram/Twitter)
