Saroj Khan's Death: Sunny Leone pays tribute, recalls brief interaction with her

Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 1.52 am. choreographer passed away 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. Actor Sunny Leone has w paid tribute to Khan.

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Sunny Leone pays tribute to Saroj Khan

Sunny Leone took to her social media and recalled time when she h a brief interaction with choreographer. She wrote that despite having a brief meeting, she still digs up old videos to learn from her. Sunny Leone shared a black and white picture of late choreographer.

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In post, Sunny Leone wrote, “My very brief encounter by a beautiful patient guru who was trying to teach some basics of Indian folk dancing. Even though our encounter was short I always go back to se videos to learn from her over and over. God Bless your soul and may you rest in peace. My heart goes out to family, close friends and to all those out re who have lost this beautiful person from your life. RIP Mam!” [sic]

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 iconic songs, 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.

(With PTI inputs)

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