Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passes away at 71 due to cardiac arrest

Three-time national award winner r, veteran Bollywood choreographer,Saroj Khan passed away due to cardiac arrest on early Friday morning. She was 71.

According to Times Now, Khan passed away due to cardiac arrest.

She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital  in Bandra last Saturday after she complained of breathing issues. The mandatory Covid-19 test done at the hospital showed a negative result.

In a career spanning over four decades, Khan is credited with choreographing more than 2,000 songs, including ‘Dola Re Dola’ from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Devdas’, ‘Ek Do Teen’ from Madhuri Dixit-starrer ‘Tezaab’ and ‘Ye Ishq Haaye’ from ‘Jab We Met’ in 2007.

Most of the songs choreographed by Khan had big names as lead actors. Khan has also trained a slew of choreographers who went on to make a big name for themselves in the ’90s, including Farah Khan. Khan was known for blending Indian classical dance with modern beats.

Actress Madhuri Dixit has often credited Khan for catapulting her to fame by choreographing several of her dance numbers. The song ‘Dhak Dhak’ starring Dixit from 1992 film ‘Beta’, was choreographed by Khan and went on to become a national rage.

She last choreographed for ‘Tabaah Hogaye’, featuring Dixit from film-maker Karan Johar’s production ‘Kalank’ in 2019.

Khan is survived by her husband, son and two daughters.

Many bollywood actors and celebs have expressed grief and shock over the sad demise of Saroj Khan..