Dia Mirza, Janhvi, Sonakshi remember Saroj Khan's '101 rupiye ki kharchi' in dance classes

Legendary dance director Saroj Khan bread her last on July 3 on Friday and left a void in film industry that is irreplaceable. veteran choreographer h seen Bollywood actors through s right from  legendary Amitabh Bachchan to newest batch of actors in Bollywood. With news of her passing, almost every celebrity has expressed ir grief through ir social media handle.

Actor Dia Mirza reminisced how she grew watching actors perform iconic dance steps choreographed by her and also recalled time when she h opportunity to work with Saroj Khan. She remembers her as an 'amazing woman' and conveyed her deepest condolences for her family.

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One of iconic stars to have worked with Saroj Khan was late actor Sridevi and watching her perform on screen was always a visual treat. Sri's daughter Janhvi Kapoor also h chance to learn from dance guru and on Friday, she also expressed how big a contribution Saroj Khan has me to film industry.

Through her Instagram, Janhvi shared throwback pictures with Saroj Khan and wrote, "Can’t thank my stars eugh for getting chance to learn from you. I always cherished every moment I spent in classroom with you but w even more. You are truly special, truly a legend for what you’ve given our cinema through your dance. We’ll miss you Sarojji 💓"

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Saroj Khan is cherished by so many of newer generation actors including Ananya Panday, Taapsee Pannu and many ors. Sonakshi Sinha, who worked with Khan in her second film, Akshay Kumar starrer Rowdy Rathore, also recalled through her social media post how nervous she h been at first and n amount of confidence she gained under her tutel.

Sonakshi wrote, "Love you Master ji ❤️🙏🏼 23 years old, so new, Just into my second film, working with you, a taskmaster, a perfectionist, a LEGEND... was last time i was ever nervous working with anyone. That 101 rupiye ki kharchi you gave me, and words you told my mor “yeh lki mera naam roshan karegi” gave me eugh confidence to last a lifetime. Hope you are smiling wherever you are, and i hope i continue to make you proud! Rest in peace."

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Statement by her family

"Thank you for all your messs and for keeping Mummy in your prayers. Given current COVID-19 situation, re will be prayer meet. Whenever situation improves, we will meet and celebrate life of Saroj Khan. 🙏"

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