Bollywood’s beloved ‘Masterji’
Saroj Khan, 71, passed away in Mumbai today (July 3) due to cardiac arrest. From Swarajya Janani Jijamata actress
Smita Shweale
to Jeevlaga fame Madhura Deshpande, Marathi TV celebs have also mourned the demise of the national award winning choreographer.
Swarajya Janani Jijamata actress Smita Shewale had the opportunity to learn dance from Saroj Khan for the popular TV show
Marathi Taraka
. In the show, Smita worked with Saroj Khan for the song Paan Khaye Saiyan Hamaro. Smita shared a throwback video from the rehearsals of the song and wrote, “This is so heartbreaking..RIPSaroj Khan#Mastrji... I was blessed that I had an opportunity to work with you... We will miss you but we will continue to inspire ourselves with your work and your choreography...”
Jeevlaga fame Madhura Deshpande also got an opportunity to work with Saroj Khan for a performance in the show Marathi Taraka. Expressing her grief over Saroj Khan’s demise, Madhura wrote, “Woke up to this extreme heartbreaking news I had that privilege to meet you , watch you , learn from you , n get your blessings . RIP Saroj Ji #Sarojkhan”
Bigg Boss Marathi
fame
Smita Gondkar posted a picture of Saroj Khan and wrote, "Deeply saddened on the passing away of one of the Dance Icon and Legend Saroj Khan ji...you gave us magic moments that live with us and make us smile... you will be immensely missed #RIP���� Heartfelt condolence to the family #SarojKhan #DancingQueen"
Sharing a memory with Saroj Khan when the latter choreographed a song with Aditi Rao Hydari for her film Rama Madhav, Mrinal Kulkarni wrote, "RIP Saroj ji .. This was the song Saroj ji directed for the historical directed by me Ramaa Madhav , pictured on Aditi Rao Haidri .. fond memories"
Mazhya Navryachi Bayko actress
Isha Keskar also paid homage to the iconic choreographer. She posted a picture of Saroj Khan and wrote, “RIP Saroj Khan”.