In yet another heartbreaking news, veteran choreographer Saroj Khan breathed her last at the age of 72 on July 3. She died of cardiac arrest and was reportedly suffering from severe diabetes and age-related illness. The sudden demise of the veteran choreographer has sent Bollywood into mourning.

Soon after the news broke out, Urmila Matondkar tweeted, "Saddened to hear about legendary #SarojKhan Such a vision she was while dancing with unparalleled technical skills. Each of her songs is a masterpiece. Keep them all gyrating Master ji"

Saddened to hear about legendary #SarojKhan Such a vision she was while dancing with unparalleled technical skills. Each of her songs is a masterpiece. Keep them all gyrating Master ji #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/DGAZjoRj5G

— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) July 3, 2020

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Amrita Rao recalled working with her first choreographer in Bollywood. "My first choreographer in Bollywood our "Master Ji" I was lucky to begin with the best dance Guru!! As petrified I was of Her strictness for perfection, Her golden compliments stay with me forever May She find greater happiness in the Higher World," she wrote.

My first choreographer in Bollywood our "Master Ji"
I was lucky to begin with the best dance Guru!!
As petrified I was of Her strictness for perfection, Her golden compliments stay with me forever
May She find greater happiness in the Higher World #SarojKhan

— AMRITA RAO (@AmritaRao) July 3, 2020

Sunny Leone shared an unseen picture with the veteran choreographer and 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 these videos to learn from her over and over. God Bless your soul and may you rest in peace. My heart goes out to the family, close friends and to all those out there who have lost this beautiful person from your life. RIP Mam!"

 

 

 

 

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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 these videos to learn from her over and over. God Bless your soul and may you rest in peace. My heart goes out to the family, close friends and to all those out there who have lost this beautiful person from your life. RIP Mam!

A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone) on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:32pm PDT

Bhumi Pednekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Saiee Manjrekar, Rakul Preet Singh and Tamannaah Bhatia also offered their condolences.

 

 

 

 

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R.I.P Saroj Khan MaamYour legacy lives on Condolences to the family.

A post shared by Bhumi (@bhumipednekar) on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:12pm PDT

 

 

 

 

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Rest In Peace Saroj mam..

A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelinef143) on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:29pm PDT

 

 

 

 

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At a loss of words today. You were a true legend. I had the privilege of learning from you and I am ever so grateful. Masterji, you were a phenomenal teacher and a free spirited and beautiful person. Can’t believe I will never hear you shouting at me for not doing a step properly or not sitting and drinking chai with you. You’ve given me so much learning and love, thank you, you are a beautiful soul. Rest easy.

A post shared by Saiee M Manjrekar (@saieemmanjrekar) on Jul 2, 2020 at 9:19pm PDT

2020 please don’t give any more bad news . So sad to hear about #SarojKhan ma’am . Always dreamt of doing atleast one song Choreographed by her. Your grace and contribution to indian cinema shall always be remembered. May your soul RIP. Strength to the family

— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) July 3, 2020

Woke up to the heartbreaking news of the legendary choreographer #SarojKhan’s demise. Her iconic dance moves inspired me at a very young age. Rest in peace Saroj Ji
You are truly irreplaceable.

— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) July 3, 2020

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