Saroj Khan's death: Did you know she's the only choreographer who's won 3 National Awards?

legendary choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on July 3, 2020,  at of 71 and has left entire dance fraternity of Bollywood aghast. reason for her demise has been reported to be cardiac arrest. While veteran choreographer h tested negative of COVID-19, she h complained about breathing issues and was thus rushed to hospital sometime around June 20. Popularly referred to as 'Masterji', Saroj Khan reportedly bread her last at 1:52 am in Mumbai's Guru Nanak Hospital. 

ace choreographer h established a name for herself in industry like or left behind a remarkable legacy. Having choreographed more than 2000 songs, Khan's last project was with one of her favourite students with whom she has given several iconic songs, Mhuri Dixit in 2019's period drama Kalank. She is also only choreographer in India who has won National Award thrice for Best Choreography. Thus, re to find out about those three movies in detail.

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Devdas

Saroj Khan's first win came with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's cult-classic Devdas. iconic song Dola Re Dola featuring Mhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is still remembered by all Bollywood fans for its epic choreography. Back in 2002, Khan's received her first National Award for Best Choreography in Dola Re Dola.

Sringaram

 2007's Tamil period drama Sringaram starred iti Rao Hyri and marked her debut in Tamil cinema. story of this  Shara Ramanathan directorial revolved around life of a Devasi during era 1920s. film mainly featured South Indian tritional dance forms with Saroj Khan leing choreography for all dance numbers. film won three National Awards at  53rd National Film Awards and one of three awards was bagged late choreographer for Best Choreography.

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Jab We Met

Yet ar Bollywood cult-classic Jab We Met which released in 2007 marked Masteji's third National Award for Best Choreography. She choreographed Kareena Kapoor in popular peppy dance number Ye Ishq Hai. While song was an instant chartbuster, its choreography by Khan stays unforgettable. Along with Best Choreography, song also won National Award for Best Female Playback Singer to Shreya Ghoshal. 

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