RIP Saroj Khan: Veteran choreographer’s life and iconic moments in pictures
Updated On Jul 03, 2020 10:12 AM IST 7 Photos
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Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan died on Friday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 71. Here is remembering Bollywood’s beloved ‘masterji’, who gave us many an iconic song.
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Saroj, the oldest of four sisters and one brother, entered the film industry when she was just three years old. She made her debut with Nazrana and became a popular child artiste. Here she is seen with Madhuri Dixit on the sets of Anjaam.
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Saroj joined a dance troupe at the age of 10 and became a background dancer. Here she is seen having a candid moment with Madhuri Dixit, who was one of her favourite actors to work with.
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Saroj choreographed her first song - Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai from Dil Hi Toh Hai - when she was just 14. Here she is seen with Sridevi and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on the sets of Mr India.
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Saroj got her first break as an independent choreographer with Geeta Mera Naam in 1974. Here she is seen with Sridevi and filmmaker Yash Chopra on the sets of Chandni.
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However, Saroj was truly catapulted into the big league with the 1988 film Tezaab. Madhuri Dixit’s iconic song Ek Do Teen is remembered even today.
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Saroj, who has been credited with choreographing over 2,000 songs, has won three National Awards and a number of other accolades. Here, she and Madhuri Dixit are seen rehearsing for Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai.
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