Saroj Khan's Demise: From Amitabh Bachchan To Akshay Kumar, Bollywood Mourns The Death Of Their Favourite 'Masterji'
Bollywood Mourns Saroj Khan's Death
Updated : July 03, 2020 09:19 AM IST
Saroj Khan passed away early in the morning today due to cardiac arrest. She was 71 years old. Even though she had been hospitalised a few days back on June 20th, her son had said that she was recovering and would be discharged soon. The news is heartbreaking and along with many fans, Bollywood celebs too are mourning the death of the ace choregrapher.
Celebs took to their social media to pay their last tribute to the legendary choreographer. From Amitabh Bachchan to Akshay Kumar to Remo D'Souza, celebs are heartbroken as well. Here's what they wrote:
Amitabh Bachchan
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >T 3582 - Prayers .. ? ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 3, 2020
हाथ जुड़े हैं , मन अशांत
Akshay Kumar
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >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
Bhumi Pednekar
View this post on InstagramR.I.P Saroj Khan Maam?Your legacy lives on ❤️ Condolences to the family.
Rakul Preet Singh
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >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
Remo D'Souza
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#RIP SAROJI YOU WILL BE MISSED .... big loss to dance fraternity ..... pic.twitter.com/1Kv5B6CpKv
— Remo D'souza (@remodsouza) July 3, 2020
He also wrote, "Got up with a huge pain in my heart ..... on hearing about your demise ,you were an institution in yourself ,the biggest loss to our dance fraternity.... was fortunate to dance under you , dance with you , choreograph you and choreograph with you and direct you .... willl never forget the love and the passion with which u would choreograph each song the passion in your eyes was like never seen before .... thank you for teaching me so much .... you will always be remembered and always in our hearts .....Saroji.... my condolences to the entire family ..... RIP mam."
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Kritika Kamra
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >RIP #SarojKhan What a legend! Iconic songs.. literally all the hit Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi songs! I’m sure we’ve all tried those steps in front of the tv. I got to work with her just once..for a show years back.. and I remember being petrified! I froze watching her teach.
— Kritika Kamra (@Kritika_Kamra) July 3, 2020
Neil Nitin Mukesh
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Really sad to hear that Saroj Khan ji is no more between us. Her Grace , her simplicity her iconic moves and her legacy are immortalised. My condolences with Raju sir, and entire family. ???? #RipSarojKhan
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) July 3, 2020
Koena Mitra
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Rest In Peace Saroj Ji.
— Koena Mitra (@koenamitra) July 3, 2020
You'll be missed. #SarojKhan
Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/wkV99IvXHn
Arjun Bijlani
Jacqueline Fernandez
Sunny Leone wrote, "My very brief encounter by a beautiful patient guru who was trying to teach some basics of Indian folk dancing. Even though our encounter was short I always go back to these videos to learn from her over and over. God Bless your soul and may you rest in peace. My heart goes out to the family, close friends and to all those out there who have lost this beautiful person from your life. RIP Mam!"
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Manoj Bajpayee
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Rest in peace Saroj ji ??
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 3, 2020
Hansal Mehta
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >An era is over. RIP Saroj Khan.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 3, 2020
Farah Khan
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Rest in peace Sarojji.. u were an inspiration to many, myself included. Thank you for the songs?? #SarojKhan
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 3, 2020
Madhur Bhandarkar
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Woke up to the news that Saroj Khan is no more with us, Most talented trend setter choreographer of Film industry, My condolences to her family members & admirers. We will miss you. #RIP ? pic.twitter.com/xlON9X3Emu
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 3, 2020
Saroj Khan's last rights would be performed today in Malad. She is survived by her husband and children- a son and two daughters. Rest in peace, Saroj Khan.