RIP Saroj Khan: Shweta Tiwari to Gauahar Khan, TV celebs pay their last respects

Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan died in the wee hours of Friday (July 3) after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 71. Many television celebs took to social media to pay their last respects to the ace choreographer.

Shweta Tiwari shared a picture with Saroj Khan with a heartbreak emoji and wrote, “#RIPAmma.”

Actor Apurva Agnohotri took to Instagram and wrote, “At rest in the arms of Allah. RIP Master ji.”

Varun Badola shared a fond memory of Saroj Khan from Nach Baliye. She was one of the judges on the show and had given him and Rajeshwari Sachdev Rs 101 after a brilliant performance on stage. “The Queen of choreography is dead. Long live the Queen,” he wrote.

It was the third episode of Nach Baliye 1. After our performance on a Kishor Kumar classic, ‘Aake Seedhi Lagi’, the shoot was halted and Raj and I were sent back on stage. Unbeknownst to us, one bridge was already planted on the track pit and Saroj Khan ji walked over it to crossover to our side. She presented us with 101 rupees as SHABASHI for our efforts, a tredition started by her Guru Shri Sohanlal Master, and one that she was keeping alive. Saroj ji was very vocal, healthily critical, and honest with her remarks, whenever our performance fell short of her expectations. But very generous in her appreciation for a good one, even when our backs were listening. She was true to her craft. This was the Saroj Khan Raj and I knew. She was a legend. No other choreographer has ruled a complete decade in the industry, the way she did. So many actresses owe their scintillating dance numbers and success to her. The Queen of choreography is dead. Long live the Queen.

A post shared by Varun Badola (@badolavarun) on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:15pm PDT

Sidharth Shukla paid his last respect to Saroj Khan on Twitter and wrote, “You were truly one of the reasons dance became an integral part of every household.. your legacy will continue to live on forever.. rest in peace #SarojKhan (sic).”

You were truly one of the reasons dance became an integral part of every household.. your legacy will continue to live on forever.. rest in peace #SarojKhan

— Sidharth Shukla (@sidharth_shukla) July 3, 2020

Vikas Gupta condoled Saroj Khan’s death on social media and shared a video tribute. ” The woman who made dance look so easy #SarojKhan May you rest in peace. #MadhuriDixit Ma’am what a beautiful tribute you had given to her, Her smile says it all. #2020 is taking away a lot form this world (sic),” read his note.

Sunil Grover took to social media and paid his homage to the choreographer. He wrote, ” An era ends with Saroj ji. RIP.”

Gauahar Khan shared an emotional note along with a collage of pictures with Saroj Khan. “Ufffffffff! #SarojJi I’m just so sad to have lost the chance to talk to u one more time , to see u laugh , to learn something amazing from u, to hear ur strong commanding voice that came from a very patient soul ! Innallillaahee wainna ilayhi raajeeoon! May Allah grant u jannah , for the numerous lives u touched, the hearts u connected with, the impact u had on so many lives! (sic),” her note read.

Ufffffffff ! #SarojJi I’m just so sad to have lost the chance to talk to u one more time , to see u laugh , to learn something amazing from u, to hear ur strong commanding voice that came from a very patient soul ! Innallillaahee wainna ilayhi raajeeoon! ! May Allah grant u jannah , for the numerous lives u touched , the hearts u connected with , the impact u had on so many lives ! Thank u for for always encouraging, for teaching me personally on set , for making me feel special , for the words u used for me ! I will never ever forget what each moment was for me ! I LOVE YOU ! @sarojkhanofficial Allah Hafiz !

A post shared by GAUAHAR KHAN (@gauaharkhan) on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:43pm PDT

Arjun Bijlani shared a picture with Saroj Khan from the sets of Dance Deewane and wrote, “The woman who made the stars stars and dance like stars. I’m Glad I shared the stage with you in this lifetime. RIP. Prayers (sic).”

Rashami Desai grieved the choreographers’ death and wrote, “She was the “Mother of choreography in india” Our Guru ji! Sad sad May her soul rest in peace #SarojKhan #OmShanti (sic).”

She was the “Mother of choreography in india”
Our Guru ji!
Sad sad May her soul rest in peace #SarojKhan #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/raZIyvFG81

— Rashami Desai (@TheRashamiDesai) July 3, 2020

Saroj Khan was admitted to Bandra’s Guru Nanak Hospital on June 20 for breathing problem. She died of cardiac arrest on July 3 at 1.52 am. The choreographer was laid to rest in a cemetery in Malad in Mumbai at 7 am on July 3.

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