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'End of an Era': Bollywood's 'Mother of Choreography' Saroj Khan Passes Away at 71

© AFP 2023 / STRIndian Bollywood dance choreographer Saroj Khan attends the '12.12.12' birthday celebration of dancer and actress Sambhavna Seth in Mumbai on December 12, 2012
Indian Bollywood dance choreographer Saroj Khan attends the '12.12.12' birthday celebration of dancer and actress Sambhavna Seth in Mumbai on December 12, 2012 - Sputnik International
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New Delhi (Sputnik): Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan is respectfully called "master ji" for her mentoring skills. The majority of classic Bollywood divas have been choreographed and trained by her at least once in their film career, resulting in some of the most memorable Hindi songs that people still tune into.

One of the most celebrated choreographers in India's film industry Saroj Khan breathed her last early Friday following a heart attack. She was 71.

The veteran Bollywood choreographer was hospitalised on 20 June after complaining of difficulty breathing. She passed away at Mumbai's Guru Nanak Hospital at 2:30 a.m. local time.

Her family said she had also undergone a COVID-19 test but the results were negative. Her last rites have been performed.

In her illustrious 40-year career as a choreographer, Saroj had the distinction of working with just about every generation of Bollywood actors. The three-time national awardee had choreographed more than 2,000 Bollywood movies.

She acquired a special place in the hearts of classic actresses such as Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi, whom she choreographed for some of their most iconic songs.

​Some of the chart-busters mentored by her include "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga", "Ek Do Teen", and "Tamma Tamma".

Saroj started off her career as a child artist aged 3. She initially worked as a background dancer. It was for her brilliant choreography skills that Indian Filmfare introduced the "Best Choreography" category at awards shows.

Tributes have poured in from the film fraternity, which is still grieving the loss of some of its most famed actors who passed away in the last two months. Film critics and notable Bollywood stars offered their condolences to the beloved Saroj Khan.

​Condolences were also offered by admirers of her skills and personality. Remembering her, netizens shared videos of some of her most memorable songs.

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