Madhuri Dixit on guru and friend Saroj Khan's death: Devastated by the loss
Madhuri Dixit took to social media to mourn Saroj Khan's death. The actress-choreographer duo gave some of the most iconic dance numbers of the Indian film industry.
Saroj Khan died of cardiac arrest at a Mumbai hospital on Friday. While the industry is in shock, her favourite student, Madhuri Dixit, is devastated. The actress took to social media to mourn her guru and friend's demise.
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 (sic)."
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
On Madhuri Dixit's birthday this year, Saroj Khan shared a number of photos of herself with the actress. It is one of the last Instagram posts by the veteran choreographer. In her long birthday post, she wrote, "Happy birthday M.D, my inspiration. You are my love for dancing. God give you a long long long life, his blessing should always be on you, God give you good health and keep you wealthy. God bless your children and Dr Nene. Lots of love, Master Ji (sic)."
Madhuri replied to Masterji saying, "Thank you so much Saroj ji, love you always! This means a lot (sic)."
The hit pair of Madhuri Dixit and Saroj Khan started making noice with their song Ek Do Teen from Tezaab (1988). After that, the actress-choreographer duo gave the audience some of the most iconic dance numbers. It was her choreography in Ek Do Teen that compelled Filmfare to include the Best Choreography Award category. She became the first recipient of the prestigious award and holds the record for most number of Filmfare Best Choreographer trophies by winning eight times. In her career spanning over four decades, she won National Award thrice.
Some of Saroj Khan's famous songs with Madhuri Dixit include Ek Do Teen, Chane Ke Khet Mein, Dola Re Dola and Dhak Dhak, among others.
Saroj Khan's last choreography was also for Madhuri Dixit for Kalank's Tabaah Ho Gaye.
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