Film fraternity mourns the demise of the veteran choreographer Saroj Khan

An ace choreographer who choreographed some of the iconic songs of the Hindi cinema, Saroj Khan passed away early morning on Friday (July 3) due to sudden cardiac arrest in Mumbai. She was 71-year old. The three times national award winner was hailed as one of the most prominent dance choreographers of India and was famously known as "The Mother of Dance/Choreography in India".

The news of the veteran choreographer's death saddened the film fraternity. B-towners took to their social media handles and paid condolences to the pure soul.

Rest in peace Sarojji.. u were an inspiration to many, myself included. Thank you for the songs🙏🏻 #SarojKhan

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 3, 2020

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

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

She had choreographed some of the finest and most memorable dances of Indian cinema.
RIP #SarojKhan
Another gem lost. Prayers for her soul.. and strength to the family to tide over the grief.

— bhagyashree (@bhagyashree123) 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

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

My first choreographer in Bollywood our "Master Ji" 💗
I was lucky to begin with the best dance Guru!!
As petrified I was of Her strictness for perfection, Her golden compliments stay with me forever 🙏
May She find greater happiness in the Higher World #SarojKhan 🙏

— AMRITA RAO (@AmritaRao) 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

Saroji you will be missed🙏 #RIPSarojKhan

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 3, 2020

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