RIP! Legendary Bollywood Choreographer Saroj Khan Dies At 71 After Suffering Cardiac Arrest!

Saroj Khan death: Earlier this month on June 20, Saroj Khan was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra after complaining of breathing troubles.

Indian Bollywood dance choreographer Saroj Khan passes away. (Photo by STR / AFP)

Mumbai: Ace Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan, passed away in the wee hours of Friday, she was 71 and was earlier admitted to a hospital last month after complaining of breathing issues.

She died due to a cardiac arrest in the ICU of Guru Nanak Hospital, where she was admitted on June 20.

The last rites of Saroj Khan will be performed at Malvani in Malad, Mumbai today.

In a career spanning over forty years, Saroj Khan choreographed more than 2000 songs. Almost all the top-notch celebrities have been directed by Khan for dance moves. According to the information received, Saroj Khan breathed her last at around 1:52 am on Friday night. On June 20, Saroj Khan was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra after complaining of breathing troubles. Khan also took the test for coronavirus, but her report was negative. It was constantly being said on behalf of the family that her condition was improving. But last night her health deteriorated suddenly and she died of a cardiac arrest. Choreographer Saroj Khan Was Hospitalised Due To Breathing Issues, Tested COVID Negative

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli took to Twitter and expressed his sorrow over the demise of the dance maestro.

#SarojKhan my beloved Masterji. #RIPSarojKhan From Music Videos to films we had a long journey together. Now you’ve left me & gone. I will do & make what we spoke about one day, my promise to you.

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 3, 2020

Saroj Khan left behind a grand legacy in the field of choreography. Her contribution to Bollywood cinemas, especially the dance numbers remains unmatched. She is often referred to as  'The Mother of Dance/Choreography in India". She will always be remembered for her inimitable style in songs like Hawa Hawai, Ek Do Teen, Dola Re Dola, Dhak Dhak, Choli Ke Peeche, Nimbooda. Saroj Khan, the three-time National Award winner was credited for choreographing more than 2,000 songs. Her list of credits include iconic numbers such as 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' from Beta (1992), 'Ek Do Teen' from Tezaab (1988), 'Hawa Hawai' from Mr India (1987) and many more.