Madhuri Dixit credits Saroj Khan for her knowledge of Bollywood dancing. (Photo: Madhuri Dixit/Instagram)
Bollywood’s renowned choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest. The choreographer’s moves boosted the career of many actors in the Hindi film industry. And, one such actor is Madhuri Dixit.
Dixit who credits Khan for her knowledge of Bollywood dancing is ‘devastated’ after hearing news of the choreographer’s demise.
Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to pay her tribute to her friend and guru. She wrote, “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”
Saroj Khan (1948-2020): A pictorial tribute to the legendary choreographer
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
The last song that Saroj Khan choreographed was also for Madhuri. The two worked together on Kalank’s song “Tabah ho Gaye”. Earlier, they had a successful collaboration on songs like “Dhak Dhak”, “Chane Ke Khet Mein”, “Ek Do Teen”, “Tamma Tamma”, “Dola Re Dola” and more.