From Akshay Kumar To Madhuri Dixit, Bollywood Bids Teary Adieu To Saroj Khan

Saroj Khan

Veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passed away at a hospital in Mumbai, on Friday, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. She was 72.

She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra East a few days ago, after she had complained of breathing issues. As reports about her demise surfaced many celebrities condoled her death on Twitter. Actors like Madhuri Dixit, Akshay Kumar And Neha Dhupia mourned her death and here's what they 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

— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 3, 2020

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

Rest in peace Sarojji.. u were an inspiration to many, myself included. Thank you for the songs🙏🏻 #SarojKhan

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 3, 2020

RIP ... #SarojKhan ma’am ... you paved the way and we’re a force to reckon with ... our industry lost another legend today... my condolences to the family 🙏

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 3, 2020

She was my Guru taught me Bollywooddancing,directed a movie in which I was the leading lady. A Cheoreographer par excellence, I got the opportunity to work wth her in many Bollywood movies whr she did choreographed my songs wth Shahrukh,Akshay.Amitji Pray her soul RIP #SarojKhan https://t.co/cA8SdqDuWY

— Nagma (@nagma_morarji) July 3, 2020

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

My first choreographer in Bollywood our "Master Ji" 💗

I was lucky to begin with the best dance Guru!!

As petrified I was of Her strictness for perfection, Her golden compliments stay with me forever 🙏

May She find greater happiness in the Higher World #SarojKhan 🙏

— AMRITA RAO (@AmritaRao) July 3, 2020

Every actors dream is to dance under your tutelage. RIP #SarojKhan ma’am you will be thoroughly missed. pic.twitter.com/iKFyHnXtK5

— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) July 3, 2020

One more legend lost. Goodbye #SarojKhan ji. 🙏🏽 The magic you created on screen, the stars your choreography brightened, they'll all carry your name forever.

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) July 3, 2020

The three-time National Award-winning choreographer will be buried in a Kabristan in Malad, Mumbai today.