Veteran dance choreographer Saroj Khan was one of the most respected figures of Bollywood. An illustrious career spanning over decades, Saroj Khan has worked with the best in the business, the likes of Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, and many others.
Sad and tragic news came today morning when we heard that veteran choreographer Saroj Khan passed away in the morning at 71 years of age due to cardiac arrest. Ever since then, the who’s who and bigwigs of Bollywood have been lamenting her demise. Several celebrities took to social media to lament her loss. From Akshay Kumar Ajay Devgn to Jacqueline Fernandez, Kiara Advani, Taapsee Pannu, and others, they all expressed their grief on social media. Take a look at the posts below –
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
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
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
? Rest In Peace Saroj mam.. pic.twitter.com/btQ2LexMjs
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) July 3, 2020
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
For every girl, dancing on songs choreographed by Saroj ji was an integral part of growing up, music that let them dream and revel in their dreams of Bollywood. RIP Master ji #SarojKhan
— Disha Patani (@DishPatani) July 3, 2020
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
