Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan died early today morning due to cardiac arrest. She was 71. The National Award winner was not keeping well for some time.
According to sources, Saroj Khan, who choreographed blockbuster songs including ‘Ek Dho Theen’ and ‘Hawa Hawa’. died due to a cardiac arrest in the ICU of Guru Nanak Hospital where she was admitted on 20 June after she complained of breathing issues.
The last rites of Saroj Khan will be peformed at Malvani in Malad, Mumbai later today. Condoling her death, actor Akshay Kumar tweeted: “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.”
Actor Niel Nitin Mukesh tweeted, “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.”
Filmmaker-choreographer Remo D’Souza posted: “#RIP SAROJI YOU WILL BE MISSED …. big loss to dance fraternity.”