Ace Choreographer Saroj Khan Passes Away Due To Cardiac Arrest, Bollywood Pays Tribute
Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan passed away this morning in Mumbai at the age 71 due to cardiac arrest.
Reportedly, she was being treated in the Guru Nanak Hospital since June 20 after she complained of breathing issue. While she was undergoing the treatment, the mandatory corona virus test showed a negative result.
"She passed away due to cardiac arrest at around 2.30 am at the hospital," Saroj Khan's nephew Manish Jagwani told news agency PTI.
Tributes for the veteran choreographer poured in from Bollywood, where she choreographed over 2,000 songs in a career spanning over four decades.
I'm devastated by the loss of my friend and guru, Saroj Khan. Will always be grateful for her work in helping me reach my full potential in dance. The world has lost an amazingly talented person. I will miss you? My sincere condolences to the family. #RIPSarojji
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 3, 2020
Saroj ji’s name introduced the word ‘choreographer’ to my life. A genius who immortalised stars and the music that defined an era with her iconic work. May her loved ones find strength and courage at this terrible hour. There’ll never be another...#RIPSarojKhan #Legend #Masterji pic.twitter.com/EffYUvX7Ca
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) July 3, 2020
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
#RIP SAROJI YOU WILL BE MISSED .... big loss to dance fraternity ..... pic.twitter.com/1Kv5B6CpKv
— Remo D'souza (@remodsouza) July 3, 2020
Really heartbreaking news .. Saroj khan ji has given us so many gems which will be remembered forever .. May her soul rest in peace ? #SarojKhan
— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) July 3, 2020
Heart broken ... Rest In Peace #SarojKhan pic.twitter.com/PYkG5Tjpp6
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) July 3, 2020
Saddened to hear about legendary #SarojKhan Such a vision she was while dancing with unparalleled technical skills. Each of her songs is a masterpiece. Keep them all gyrating Master ji ??? #RestInPeace ?? ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DGAZjoRj5G
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) July 3, 2020
Will miss you Saroj ji ❣ pic.twitter.com/TUguW8YbrD
— Jackie Shroff (@bindasbhidu) July 3, 2020
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
May her soul rest in peace.