by Sanchita July 3, 2020, 4:59 am inCelebs, News

Veteran Bollywood Choreographer Saroj Khan passes away at 71!

Akshay, Taapsee, Farah remember Saroj Khan as 'genius' and ... — Veteran Bollywood Choreographer Saroj Khan passes away at 71

2020 has dealt another staggering blow to Bollywood! 71-year-old veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on Friday, 3 July 2020 after having a cardiac arrest. She had been admitted to Bandra’s Guru Nanak Hospital on 20 June after complaining of breathlessness.

While she was in ICU, she was reportedly recovering well and had even tested negative for Covid-19. Suffering from diabetes and other age-related ailments, her health took a turn for the worst and she passed away at 1.52 am on Friday.

Her last rites will be conducted at Malvani in Malad. Saroj Khan is survived by her husband B. Sohanlal, son Hamid Khan and daughters Hina Khan and Sukyna Khan.

The three-time National Award winner’s contribution to Bollywood has been legendary, be it Dola Re, Ek Do Teen, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, or Chane Ke Khet Mein! She had last choreographed for Madhuri Dixit in Kalank for Tabah Ho Gaye.

Bollywood can be seen mourning the veteran’s loss:-

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

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

Rest in peace Sarojji.. u were an inspiration to many, myself included. Thank you for the songs?? #SarojKhan
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 3, 2020

2020 please don’t give any more bad news . So sad to hear about #SarojKhan ma’am . Always dreamt of doing atleast one song Choreographed by her. Your grace and contribution to indian cinema shall always be remembered. May your soul RIP. Strength to the family ❤️
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) 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

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