'She made dance look easy': Bollywood pays rich tribute to Saroj Khan on Twitter
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As the news Saroj Khan's death came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to mourn the legend's loss.
Yet another Bollywood star has passed away. Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan's death has left a void in the Hindi film industry that will be hard to fill. Khan died of cardiac arrest on Friday. She had been in the hospital for the past few days.
As the news of her death came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to mourn the legend's loss.
Akshay Kumar was one of the early celebrities to tweet. Kumar wrote, "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 "
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
Madhuri Dixit who had collaborated with Khan for numerous memorable Bollywood hits called her loss as 'devastating'.
"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"
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
Filmmaker Kunal Kohli gave a heartfelt tribute to Khan who was fondly known as 'Master ji' by film celebrities. Kohli said that with Khan's death the 'HIndi film idustry had lost its adaa'.
#SarojKhan #Masterji every song we did together whether Chui Mui Si Tum,Saanson ko saanson mein,Chand Sifarish,we argued,discussed. I’ll miss her presence. Her voice on the mike. Her Adaa. I would tell the actors Male & Female,do 50% of how she does a shot & you’ll be a star
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 3, 2020
She stood up for the rights of people. Never bothered who was a star or not. She said her bit Unadulterated & from the heart. Bought biryani on every song and fed the whole crew so lovingly. We gossiped. We worked. Thank you for the memories #masterji #SarojKhan love you always.
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 3, 2020
I lovingly called her ‘HumarePyaareMasterji’.Her loud seeti on set.I would find the shot with the most adaa & make sure she showed that herself,many actors on seeing it would say ‘now how can we match that?’ She had Adaa like no one else. #SarojKhan Hindi Cinema has lost its Adaa
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 3, 2020
#SarojKhan #Masterji pic.twitter.com/YzMhm4zOZw
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 3, 2020
Here are some of the other celebrities who mourned her death.
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
डान्स की मल्लिका #सरोजखान जी अलविदा।आपने कलाकारों को ही नहीं बल्कि पूरे हिन्दुस्तान को बहुत ख़ूबसूरती से सिखाया कि “इन्सान शरीर से नहीं, दिल और आत्मा से नाचता है”।आपके जाने से नृत्य की एक लय डगमगा जाएगी। मैं पर्सनली ना सिर्फ़ आपको बल्कि आपकी मीठी डांट को भी बहुत मिस करूँगा।🙏😥
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 3, 2020
क्या मास्टर जी? What a loss... a legend, a star an era Saroj Ji. This is such a ridiculous year.
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) July 3, 2020
An era is over. RIP Saroj Khan.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 3, 2020
Rest in peace Sarojji.. u were an inspiration to many, myself included. Thank you for the songs🙏🏻 #SarojKhan
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 3, 2020
Rest in peace Saroj ji 🙏🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 3, 2020
Heart broken ... Rest In Peace #SarojKhan pic.twitter.com/PYkG5Tjpp6
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) July 3, 2020
You will always be the "Dhak dhak" girl as you mesmerized "Mr.India" while "Chaalbaaz" girl kisi ke haath na aayee. And taught us life will always be a "Rock-n-Roll".. #SarojKhan #RIP
— KhushbuSundar ❤️ (@khushsundar) July 3, 2020
The 72-year-old choreographer is survived by husband B. Sohanlal, son Hamid Khan and daughters Hina and Sukyna Khan.