Saroj Khan and Aishwarya on the sets of Taal . (courtesy: aishwaryaraibachchan_arb)
Strong points
- “Thank you for all your duas and blessings,” wrote Aishwarya
- “Prayers and a lot of strength to your whole family,” she added.
- Saroj Khan choreographed Aishwarya in Nimbooda, Dola Re Dola
New Delhi:
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s eulogy for his “dance guru” Saroj Khan came in the form of a return image. The actress shared a memory of the settings of the song Ramta Jogi from his movie Taal, where it was choreographed by the late Saroj Khan. Aishwarya, in her farewell note, wrote: “All my love too, Saroj ji. May your soul rest in peace. Very respected, admired and adored as our dance guru in our film industry … Really a legend. Such a privilege to have had so many memorable experiences dancing under your guidance. Thanks for all your due tos and blessings always and so much love. We will really miss you. Prayers and a lot of strength to your whole family. “
Here’s what Aishwarya Rai Bachchan published:
Saroj Khan choreographed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for iconic dance pieces such as Nimbooda (Hum Dil By Chuke Sanam), Dola Re Dola (Devdas), Ramta Jogi (Taal), Barso Re (Guru). The choreography of the song by Saroj Khan Dola Re Dolawith Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, won him a national award for best choreography. Saroj Khan also won national song awards Yeh Ishq Haye of Jab We Met and songs from the Tamil film Sringaram.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s stepfather, Amitabh Bachchan remembers the late choreographer in these terms: “And the show continues … in memory of those who left us at that time.” In another article, Big B recalled the moment when Saroj Khan gave him a coin as a reward for a good shot.
You rest .. you rest well .. you get up .. you realize the hours .. you look for the elixir .. you devour .. you manage to connect .. … and .. .. you are informed in this communicative world .. Saroj Khan is deceased .. .. and a whole story of time races before you in the brain .. She was an enthusiastic and dynamic young dance assistant for one of the main directors from the time .. from the time when I was just starting .. from the film ‘Bandhe Haath’ with the beating heart of millions of Mumtaz .. with the director OP Ralhan .. Grace and acceptance de Mumtaz to accept to work with this newbe .. she is a stratospheric Star, me a person .. .. and Saroj ji in the crowd of dancers in a song .. her subtle grace when she moved .. at one point I saw her, quite alarming, finding that the fetus had changed in her stomach and she just shamelessly put it in place, and continued .. the dance .. .. and then over the years .. she excelled and reached the podium title of Dance Director .. or as langu the age has changed, the cinema choreographer .. her movements are become famous for each artist with whom she worked .. and when she saw an artist give a good shot in his care .. she called him or put him aside .. and …. give a rupee coin .. like a gesture .. like a pat on the back .. a ‘shagun’ .. .. several years later .. during the sequence of the song from a movie I was doing .. I became the recipient of this piece .. a huge achievement .. Saroj ji .. you gave us and the industry, the rhythm, the style, the grace of movement and the art of converting the lyrics of a song in a sense in the dance .. .. on a chance I met several years ago, she gave me my best compliments .. she lived in Dubai then in marriage and when DON was released she said “I saw the movie and then I went to the theater where it was released, at the moment when your song ‘khaike paan .. was on, to see it and to come out .. I did it regularly every day .. I said to the usher to let me in just to see the song and leave .. that’s how much I enjoyed your dance moves .. “!! coming from her was the ultimate .. .. an inheritance died ..
Saroj Khan died Friday of a heart attack in Mumbai. She was 71 years old. Saroj Khan’s last choreographed song remains Tabah Ho Gaye of Kalank, which presents Madhuri Dixit.
