She was laid to rest in a cemetery in Mumbai's Malad by her family at 7am. A post shared by (@nabilaakhaan). They have worked together in films like Devdas, Taal, Hum . The little one was told that her naani will be back for her birthday as she was told that she is out for holidays and shoots. Legendary Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on July 3, 2020. She . To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our, Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com, Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number, Digital She even hosted the dance based show, Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan on NDTV Imagine in 2008. Khan, fondly addressed as "Masterji" by celebrities, died in Mumbai at the age of 71. Saroj had to work hard for around 10 years before tasting success in the 80s. Fondly called 'Masterji', she breathed her last at the Guru Nanak hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, where she was admitted due to breathing issues. This year, November 22, marked the birthday anniversary of Saroj Khan, she would have turned 72. Saroj Khan 's daughter Sukaina recently recalled her last Instagram post, which was for Sushant Singh Rajput, and their conversation about it. The lady later suffered a cardiac arrest and succumbed to it. 20 Actresses Who Made A Style Statement In Blazer, 20 Bollywood Actresses In Gorgeous Blue Outfits, Navya Naveli Nanda's Simple Yet Gorgeous Looks, Divas Who Wore Stunning 'Banarasi' Sarees, 20 Bollywood Divas In Manish Malhotra Sarees, Shivangi Joshi Shared A Childhood Picture With Sister, Sheetal Joshi To Wish Her On Her Birthday, Anshul Pandey's Romantic Note For Girlfriend, Priyanka Udhwani Defines Relationship Goals Perfectly, Pooja Batra And Nawab Shah Complete One Year Of Marital Bliss, Post Adorable Wishes For Each Other. Sarojs daughter Sukaina Khan told PTI that the family will hold a prayer meet soon. However, the daughter is convinced that her mother will make actors who died recently like Sushant Singh Rajput dance together in heaven. Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Khan, then, went on to choreograph many songs for Madhuri Dixit likeDhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ek Do Teen, Tamma Tamma Loge and Dola Re Dola. The songs became a huge hit and established Saroj as a successful choreographer in Bollywood. [25], Saroj Khan was the first recipient of the filmfare Best Choreography Award. On being asked about what happened to Saroj Khan, Sukaina told that she was hospitalised after complaining of breathing and was recovering well until last night when her diabetes' level escalated. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. We put her on oxygen, but her diabetes shot up to 600 and 630 suddenly Last night, she then had a cardiac arrest and she couldnt be revived. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Saroj Khans other granddaughter Nabila shared a heartfelt note on her social media account. According to reports, she had severe diabetes. These included popular numbers like Hawa Hawai in Mr.India, Ek Do Teen in Tezaab, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga in Beta and Dola Re Dola in Devdas. She began her career at the age of 10 and was also the brand ambassador for Cine Dancers Association. The dance maestro, who has choreographed close to 2,000 songs, complained first of breathing issues. Daughter(s)- Hina Khan (From her first marriage with B. Sohanlal; Died when she was 8 months old), Sukaina khan (From her second marriage with Sardar Roshan Khan) Parents: In an interview with a daily, her daughter Sukaina Nagpal revealed that Saroj was cremated with her own money. 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In reply, the driverrevealed that the veteran choreographernever bargained with the seller. Khan got her first break as an independent choreographer with Geeta Mera Naam in 1974 but it took Sridevis Hawa Hawai song in 1987 film Mr India for her to receive acclaim as a dance choreographer of repute. In an interview to Brut, in 2014 she had revealed it all. And when you have a few other family members depending on you, it becomes all the more difficult. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Choreographer Saroj Khan was a part of the Bollywood industry for over four decades. Her last rites were performed on July 3 in Malad. Only a few members of her family were allowed at the burial because of the obligatory norms of social distancing. The last song that Saroj choreographed wasTabaah Hogaye, from the film, Kalank featuring Madhuri Dixit. Sukaina shared that Aaliya has been curious and wants to know where her naani has disappeared from the hospital. Saroj Khan went on to have a hat-trick at the Filmfare awards winning consistently for 3 years from 1989 to 1991. Next, Don't In 2012, a documentary on Saroj Khan titled The Saroj Khan Story was released byPSBT and Films Division of India. She used to be admitted to the ICU regularly for chronic liver failure. Get a weekly dose of all the major happenings in the TV world, right in your inbox every Friday. Khans best work was with actors Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit, the prominent dancing stars of the 80s and 90s. In an interview, Sukaina Nagpal opened up about how November 22nd evoked mixed feelings as it was also her daughters birthday. She brought audiences to the theatres who saw their favorite actors dancing to her steps. Well send you latest news updates through the day. 2002: Outstanding Achievement in Feature Film: 1998: Nandi Award for Best Choreographer: 2011: 19th Annual Kalakar Achiever Award for Outstanding Contribution in Dance Choreography, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 02:52. Case filed after Sisodia's banner hung on school gate, Renee Sen thanks people for reaching out to her after Sushmita Sen suffered heart attack, Saroj Khan was cremated with her own money, reveals daughter Sukaina Nagpal. Last Updated: She started her career in the film industry as a child artiste at the age of three and later started working as a background dancer. She has left behind her son, Hamid Khan and daughters, Hina Khan and Sukania Khan. [19] She was on the advisory board of Rishihood University. Saroj Khan was a Hindu by birth. At the age of three, Saroj appeared as a child artist in the film,Nazarana., She, then, worked as a background dancer in the song,Aiye Meheraban fromthe film, Howrah Bridge.. By Saroj Khan, who was admitted with breathing complains died of cardiac arrest at 1.52 am early on Friday. Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Khan Moves Into A New House After Spending Her Lockdown Days With Dad; Shares Pics Of Her Space, International Mens Day 2020: Throwback To 2019 When Late Sushant Singh Rajput Had Tweeted 'Men Too Have Emotions' And 'It's Okay To Cry', Saroj Khan Death: Shah Rukh Khan Remembers His First Genuine Teacher In Film Industry: She Taught Me How To Do The Dip She has hosted and completed Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan. She was both a mother and father to me. Published: July 4, 2022 4:30 PM IST By. Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan died in Mumbai on Friday. Another extremely disappointing news of ace choreographer Saroj Khan's death has left the industry mourning and her fans extremely sad. Her family was based in Pakistan from where her parents moved to India after Indian-Pakistan partition. , Saroj Khan Death: Amitabh Bachchan Recalls The Time When The Choreographers Foetus Shifted: She Pushed It Into Place, Carried On Dancing For those who are unaware, Saroj Khan learnt dance while working under film choreographer B. Sohanlal, whom she married at the age of 13 while he was 43 years and was already married with 4 children which she did not know at the time of marriage. Masterji had breathed her last at the age of 72 in Mumbai. Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passed away in the wee hours of July 3 in Mumbai, leaving the entire film fraternity in a state of shock and gloom. But the breathing issues became extended and worse. She loved me being around her since I'm the youngest. 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Saroj Khan was earlier admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Mumbai last month after she complained of breathing issues. She was best known for the dance form mujra[4][5][6][7][8] and the first woman choreographer in Bollywood. Saroj Khan was admitted to a city hospital on June 20, after she complained of breathing issues.Filmmaker Kunal Kohli had confirmed that she had tested negative for Covid-19.She passed away due to cardiac arrest at around 2.30 am at the hospital, Saroj Khans nephew Manish Jagwani had told PTI. We buried her at around 7 am. Terms of Use Saroj Khan is survived by three children. She played the role of Shyama in the movie Nazraana. ETimes is an Entertainment, TV & Lifestyle industrys promotional. Everybody knows that and shes like no other choreographer. Next, Don't Saroj Khan, 71, died in Mumbai on July 3 following a cardiac arrest. She said that Saroj had complained of breathlessness on June 20. It was a day of mixed feelings. [13][18], In 2014, Khan worked with Madhuri Dixit again in Gulaab Gang. In the wee hours of Friday (July 3), Khan suffered a cardiac arrest at that proved to be fatal for her leaving behind her legacy as a choreographer. She started her career as an independent choreographer in 1974 with the film,Geeta Mera Naam.. The legendary choreographer passed away due to cardiac arrest on July 3, 2020. [24], Saroj Khan was the recipient of the most National Film Awards for Best Choreography with three wins. 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She. She was 71. "She was admitted on. In a career spanning over four decades, Khan, who was known as Masterji, choreographed more than 2,000 songs. Saroj had one younger brother and three younger sisters. Khan's funeral was held on Friday morning at a cemetery in suburban Malad, Mumbai. When her mother noticed her dancing after her shadow, she took her to a doctor, thinking Saroj was mentally ill. [20], Saroj Khan appeared on a reality dance show as a member of the jury in 2005 Nach Baliye, which aired on STAR One along with two other judges. [9] With a career spanning over forty years, she choreographed more than 3000 songs. Topics: Up Report a problem? According to reports, she had diabetes. Sukaina further elaborated on how her mother's health had deteriorated suddenly. When Saroj was 14 years old, she gave birth to her first child,Hamid Khan (a popular choreographer, known by the name of Raju Khan). Here's a video of the family outside the Awais-e-Qarni Muslim Kabristan, after Saroj Khan's last rites | Read at SpotboyE . NEW DELHI: Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan, who made some of the biggest Bollywood stars dance to her steps in iconic numbers like 'Hawa Hawai', 'Dhak Dhak' and 'Ek Do Teen', was buried early in the morning on Friday.She passed way at 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Published on Jul 03 2020, 16:51:40 Divya Ramnani Today morning, we woke up to the saddening news of ace Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passing away due to cardiac arrest. Saroj's daughter Sukaina Khan told . Now after her death, Saroj Khan's daughter has opened up about how the industry was in constant touch with the late choreographer. She said, "She was getting offers to work, but at the same time, because of . Later, her family had announced on social media that they won't be organising a prayer meet for the legend as of now, due to the current COVID-19 situation in the city. ", She also spoke about the beautiful bond she shared with her mother and said, "Every woman would agree with me that raising children alone is a very difficult job. Khan has worked as a choreographer in many Bollywood films likeHum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Guru, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, and Jab We Met., Besides being a choreographer, she has also judged many dance reality shows likeNach Baliye,Ustaadon ka Ustaad, and Boogie Woogie.. After having three children the couple separated among which was this infant who left the world too early. As per the reports, she had succumbed to cardiac arrest at 1:52 am on July 3, 2020. She was laid to rest in a cemetery in Mumbais Malad by her family at 7am. Topics: Up From the age of 13 to 71, she has done everything to fend for us and give us a full life. The song was picturized in Kathmandu on Zeenat Aman. Saroj was the first choreographer to have receivedthe Filmfare Best Choreography Award. Her comments faced an outrage on social media. Saroj Khan was married at a very young age of 13 and she had her first kid when she was just 14. Filmfare instituted this award after watching the excellent choreography and audience response to Khan's song "Ek Do Teen" from Tezaab. Being the first woman choreographer in Bollywood, she was also known as "The mother of Choreography in India", as the with a career spanning over forty years, she choreographed more than 2000 songs. Masterji also went on to share how she had to bury her 8-month-old daughter after her death and had to board a train the very same day for assisting choreography for the hit song, Dum Maaro Dum. They got married when she was 13 and he was 41. She was admitted to the city's Guru Nanak hospital on June 20, 2020, after complaining of breathing issues. She was tested negative for COVID-19 but was put on oxygen. From the age of 13 to 71, she has done everything to fend for us and give us a full life. Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 3 July 2020)[2] was an Indian dance choreographer in Hindi cinema. She was an absolute legend and is irreplaceable. Khan was also the recipient of maximum number ofNational Film Awards in the Best Choreography category (three wins). By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of these cookies. [3] She was born in Bombay State (present day Maharashtra), India. Death. She learnt dance while working under film choreographer B. Sohanlal, whom she married at the age of 13 while he was 43 years and was already married with 4 children which she did not know at the time of marriage. Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. website and carries advertorials and native advertising. ALSO READ | Aishwarya Rai Pays Tribute To The Late Saroj Khan By Calling Her A 'true Legend'. We use cookies to help provide you the best experience on our website. As per the reports, she had succumbed to cardiac arrest at 1:52 am on July 3, 2020. Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com, By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our She was 71. She had tested negative for Covid-19. The year saw the death of the likes of Saroj Khan, Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput. BollywoodShaadis.com 2023, Red Hot Web Gems (I) Pvt Ltd, All Rights Reserved. She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra last Saturday after she complained of breathing issues. ', International Mens Day 2020: Throwback To 2019 When Late Sushant Singh Rajput Had Tweeted 'Men Too Have Emotions' And 'It's Okay To Cry'. Copyright HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. Miss, You Now thats she in heaven, she will make Sushant, Irrfan, Sridevi and Rishi Kapoorji dance together, said Khan from Mumbai in an exclusive interview with Gulf News. Get App, AWESOME NEWS! She never had a no for any problem and didn't disappoint anyone saying, 'Main nahi kar sakti'. Excl: A film on Rakhi Sawant titled 'Rowdy Rakhi', TV actresses on their pregnancy struggles, Gashmeer regrets refusing TV show Katha Ankahee, Subuhii on celebrities having lavish weddings, Avinash on turning naag in Sasural Simar Ka 2. ", Saroj Khan was laid to rest at Malad Marve Kabrastan. Throughout her career, she has choreographed over 2,000 songs and has worked with popular actors like Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and more. She was born in a well-to-do family in Mumbai. Thereafter, she went on to become one of the most successful Bollywood choreographers. Touted as the 'mother of dance' in India, legendary choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on Friday. Saroj Khan was a veteran Indian dance choreographer who died on 3 July 2020. Saroj Khan was the daughter of Late Kishanchand Sadhu Singh and Noni Sadhu Singh. It was the songMain Naagin Tu Sapera featuringSridevi that earned Saroj recognition, She was then praised for her choreographyin Mr. Indias song, Hawaa Hawaai.. Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on 3 July 2022 due to cardiac arrest. One day Sukaina asked the driverwhere she gets the fruits from. and Saroj Khan, the legendary choreographer left for heavenly abode on July 3 this year. [citation needed], She was judging the dance reality show Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan. On 17 June 2020, Saroj Khan was admitted toMumbais Guru Nanak Hospital after complaining about breathing difficulty. . Also read: Saroj Khan dead: Bollywood mourns the genius who immortalised stars. Related She died on 3 July 2020 of a sudden cardiac arrest. My heartfelt condolences to the family." She was always like, 'Main hoon na. Saroj ji was part of my journey since the beginning. may like. | Edited by Anjali Thakur. She started her career as a child artist at the age of three with the film Nazarana as baby Shyama,[13] and was a background dancer in the late 1950s. Saroj Khan's mortal remains were taken to the Awais-e-Qarni Muslim Kabristan in Malad for burial, early morning. She had breathing issues and was taken to hospital for that. Sukaina said that Saroj Khan was soself-sufficient that she ended up giving money for her own coffin before she passed away. Coming back to the song, it was a hit number in 1970's but this heartbreaking story behind it makes it even more special. Both on your website and other media. Pragati Pal She has never complained and was the man of the house.". to name a few. Three-time National Award winning choreographer Saroj Khan died on Friday morning. Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. The entertainment world also lost Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor to cancer this year. She was. She has left behind her son, Hamid Khan and daughters, Hina Khan and Sukania Khan. She was very lenient but at the same time, wanted my etiquette to be perfect. It was last week that Saroj was hospitalised after complaining of breathing issues, she was 71 years old.