Remo D’ Souza To Helm Saroj Khan’s Biopic Because She Believed In Him. Details Here

Ace choreographer Saroj Khan passed away recently on July 3 due to cardiac arrest and Bollywood has lost a legendary dancer. Popular called ‘Mater Ji’, Saroj gave a new direction to the dance form with her classic steps made to look so simple.

Talking to leading news agency, her daughter Sukaina Khan reveals that choreographer-director Remo D'Souza had approached the veteran for a biopic. "A few people were in talks with my mother to make her biopic. But, she used to dismiss the idea, saying, 'Mere baare mein kya jaanna hai logon ko?' However, during her last days, she had said Remo D'Souza was keen on telling her story. She thought Remo, being a dancer himself, would understand her journey, and hence, was the perfect person to helm the project," she says.

 

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Got up with a huge pain in my heart ..... on hearing about your demise ,you were an institution in yourself ,the biggest loss to our dance fraternity.... was fortunate to dance under you , dance with you , choreograph you and choreograph with you and direct you .... willl never forget the love and the passion with which u would choreograph each song the passion in your eyes was like never seen before .... thank you for teaching me so much .... you will always be remembered and always in our hearts .....Saroji.... my condolences to the entire family ..... RIP mam

A post shared by Remo Dsouza (@remodsouza) on Jul 2, 2020 at 6:13pm PDT

Meanwhile, Remo reveals that he had broached the subject of a biopic while collaborating with Saroj on her swansong, ‘Tabah ho gaye’ from Kalank. “In response, she had said, 'You should make it.' I promised her that I would visit her to gather information about her childhood and early days. But, I didn't pursue it then as I was busy with my film.”

 

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Thank you for all your messages and for keeping Mummy in your prayers. Given the current COVID-19 situation, there will be no prayer meet. Whenever the situation improves, we will meet and celebrate the life of Saroj Khan. ?

A post shared by Saroj Khan (@sarojkhanofficial) on Jul 3, 2020 at 1:42am PDT

With his Masterji gone, the Street Dancer 3D maker says he is keen to develop it as a tribute to her. “I should be the one making the film as she trusted me with it. I will take the discussion ahead with her daughter.”