Published 11:34 IST, July 3rd 2020

Saroj Khan's death leaves John Abraham and Abhishekh Bachchan 'heartbroken'

Saroj Khan passed away in the wee hours of Friday. Actors Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham pay tribute to the late choreographer on social media. Read on.

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Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan passed away in wee hours on July 3, 2020, due to cardiac arrest. Her last rites took place at Mal Muslim Kabristaan early in morning. Saroj Khan is survived by her husband B. Sohanlal, son Hamid Khan and daughters Hina Khan and Sukyna Khan. Actors Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham have paid tribute to late choreographer.

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John Abraham took to his social media and mentioned that he was heartbroken to learn about demise of ace choreographer. While sharing a black and white picture of Saroj Khan he ded a simple ‘rest in peace’ towards end of tweet. Manmarziyaan actor Abhishek Bachchan has also tweeted about Saroj Khan’s death.

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71-year-old dance choreographer was rushed to hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Saroj Khan started complaining about having breathing problems and her health started deteriorating. She was taken to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra after which a mandatory COVID-19 test was done and her tests h come out negative. On June 24, a source close to family told news ncy PTI, that she is doing better and will be discharged soon.

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''She is fine w and recovering. She h breathing issues and was taken to hospital for that. Her COVID test was done which turned out negative. She doesn’t have any symptoms. She is likely to be discharged in a day or two''.

In a career spanning over four deces, Saroj Khan is credited with choreographing more than 2,000 songs. three-time National Award winner has choreographed for some of most memorable tracks, including Dola Re Dola from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, Ek Do Teen from Mhuri Dixit-starrer Tezaab and Ye Ishq Haaye from Jab We Met in 2007. She last choreographed for Tabaah Hogaye, featuring Mhuri Dixit Nene from Kalank in 2019.

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(With PTI inputs)

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11:34 IST, July 3rd 2020