मशहूर कोरियोग्राफर सरोज खान का कार्डियक अरेस्ट की वजह से मुंबई के बांद्रा स्थित गुरु नानक अस्पताल में निधन हो गया. उनकी उम्र 71 साल थी. मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स की मानें तो देर रात उनकी तबियत बिगड़ी और 1. 52 मिनट पर उनका निधन हो गया. 

अमिताभ बच्चन ने इंस्टाग्राम पर सरोज जी की याद में एक लंबा पोस्ट लिखा. 

सरोज जी का मुझपर बहुत प्रभाव रहा है, कोरियोग्राफी पर उन्होंने मुझे बहुत कुछ सिखाया है- रेमो डिसूजा 

 

 

 

 

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Saroj ji .. you gave us and the industry , rhythm, style, grace of movement and the art of converting the lyrics in a song to a meaning in dance .. .. on a chance meeting many many years ago she paid me my best compliment .. she was living in Dubai then from marriage and when DON was released she said “ I saw the film and then after, I would go to the theatre where it was released, at the time when your song ‘khaike paan.. was on , see it and come out .. I used to do it regularly every day .. I would tell the usher to let me in just to see the song and leave .. that is how much I enjoyed your dance moves ..” !! coming from her was the ultimate .. .. a legacy has passed away .. And the show moves on .. in remembrance of those that have left us during this time of the times .. day by day they go away .. leaving us all with the happy memories of their presence .. of their immense contribution .. of their life long creativity, captured and documented on celluloid for posterity .. I shall end for the DAY now .. the mind is filled with remorse and grief ..

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You rest .. you rest well .. you rise .. you realise the hours .. you seek the elixir .. you devour .. you get to connect .. … and .. .. you be informed in this communicative world .. Saroj Khan has died .. .. and an entire history of time races before you in the cerebrum .. She was a sprightly young enthusiastic dance assistant to one of the major dance directors of the time .. of the time when I was just beginning .. of the film ‘Bandhe Haath’ with the heart throb of millions Mumtaz .. with the director OP Ralhan .. Mumtaz’s grace and acceptance to agree to work with this newbe .. she a stratospheric Star , me a nobody .. .. and Saroj ji in the crowd of dancers in a song .. her subtle grace when she moved .. at one point I saw her , quite alarmingly , finding the foetus had shifted in her stomach and she simply unabashedly pushed it into place , and carried on .. dancing .. .. and then over the years .. she excelled and attained the podium title of Dance Director .. or as the language changed , the Choreographer of film .. her moves becoming famous for each artist she worked with .. and when she would see an artist give a good shot under her care .. she would call her or him aside .. and .. .. give a rupee coin .. as a gesture .. as a pat on the back .. a ‘shagun’ .. .. many many years later .. during the song sequence of a film I was doing .. I became the recipient of that coin .. an immense achievement .. Saroj ji .. you gave us and the industry , rhythm, style, grace of movement and the art of converting the lyrics in a song to a meaning in dance .. .. on a chance meeting many many years ago she paid me my best compliment .. she was living in Dubai then from marriage and when DON was released she said “ I saw the film and then after, I would go to the theatre where it was released, at the time when your song ‘khaike paan.. was on , see it and come out .. I used to do it regularly every day .. I would tell the usher to let me in just to see the song and leave .. that is how much I enjoyed your dance moves ..” !! coming from her was the ultimate .. .. a legacy has passed away ..

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अभिषेक बच्चन ने सरोज जी के निधन पर शोक जताते हुए लिखा, 'मेरा पहला गाना सरोज जी ने कोरियोग्राफ किया था. उसके बाद और भी कई. आपने मुझे बहुत कुछ सिखाया है. मुझे आपकी याद आएगी, सरोज जी. भगवान् आपकी आत्मा को शान्ति दे. 

My first ever song was choreographed by Saroj ji. And then so many more. You taught me so much. I will miss you, Saroj ji. May you rest in peace.

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 3, 2020

काजोल ने लिखा, 'सबसे ज्यादा टैलेंटेड और कोलेस्ट कोरियोग्राफर की आत्मा को शान्ति मिले. उन्होंने मुझे इतना कुछ सिखाया है कि मैंने हर जगह कई तरीके से उसका इस्तेमाल किया है. जब वह डांस करती थी तो ऐसे लगता था कि पूरी किताब देख रही हूं. वह जो भी कहना चाहती हो वो डांस के रूप में उनके चेहरे पर दिखाई देता था. यहां तक कि जब उम्र बढ़ने लगी और जब भी मैं उनसे मिलती थी, मैं उस शरारत और प्यार को देख सकती थी जो अपने के लिए उनका था. लव यू सरोज जी.'

 

 

 

 

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RIP to the most talented coolest choreographer ever! She taught me sooooo much that I always used everywhere in so many other ways. When she danced it was like watching a whole book ! Everything that she wanted to say was there so clearly on her face and in her body language . Even later when she grew older whenever we met I could see that mischief and affection and sheer love for her work. Love u Sarojji and be at peace knowing that u are loved and will always be remembered ️

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