Saroj Khan Demise: Amitabh Bachchan Pens an Emotional Note

Another tragedy struck Bollywood today as veteran choreographer Saroj Khan passed away from cardiac arrest. She was 71. The three-time National Award winner was not keeping well for some time. She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra on June 20 after she complained of breathing issues. She was suffering from multiple health issues, but had tested negative for COVID-19.

Many of her colleagues from the film industry expressed their grief on social media as soon as the news broke. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan penned an emotional Instagram note in the memory of ace choreographer Saroj Khan.

Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Saroj Khan:

He credited her with giving the film industry, “rhythm, style, grace of movement and the art of converting the lyrics in a song to meaning in dance.”

Bachchan then proceeded to recount the best compliment he ever received from the choreographer. She heaped praise on his dancing in Don song “Khaike Paan Banaras Wala”. The Sholay actor remembered her words of praise and shared what she told him, “I saw the film and then after, I would go to the theatre where it was released, at the time when your song ‘Khaike Paan’ was on, see it and come out. I used to do it regularly every day. I would tell the usher to let me in just to see the song and leave. That is how much I enjoyed your dance moves.” The megastar noted that at the time Saroj Khan was living in Dubai.

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You gave us rhythm, style and grace of movement:

He also recalled her early days in the film industry. During her initial days, Saroj used to assist another dance director. When Amitabh himself was a newcomer, he was cast alongside Mumtaz, a superstar, in the film Bandhe Haath. He remembered the time when he spotted Saroj as she was “in the crowd of dancers in a song.”

“Her moves becoming famous for each artist she worked with and when she would see an artiste give a good shot under her care, she would call her or him aside and give a rupee coin, as a gesture, as a pat on the back, a ‘shagun’,” he recollected.

The Deewar actor then shared that many years later he became a recipient of the coin and it was a big achievement for him. “Many many years later, during the song sequence of a film I was doing, I became the recipient of that coin, an immense achievement. Coming from her was the ultimate,” he wrote.

Amitabh Bachchan concluded the note with, “I shall end for the DAY now .. the mind is filled with remorse and grief.”

Saroj Khan:

One of the most prominent choreographers in Hindi cinema, Saroj Khan, who was fondly called as “Masterji” in the industry, has worked in over 2000 songs. Her most famous collaborations were with Madhuri Dixit for (“Dhak dhak karne laga”) and Sridevi (“Hawa hawai”) among many others.

Her recent work includes “Tabaah ho gaye” in last year’s “Kalank”, picturised on Madhuri.

May her soul Rest in Peace.

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