Amitabh Bachchan: Saroj Khan gave industry its rhythm, style, grace of movement
4 years, 8 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan: Saroj Khan gave industry its rhythm, style, grace of movement

India TV News  

Amitabh Bachchan's mind is filled with "remorse and grief" after learning about the death of Saroj Khan He said that the veteran choreographer gave the Hindi film industry rhythm, style, grace of movement and the art of converting the lyrics in a song to meaning in dance. you gave us and the industry, rhythm, style, grace of movement and the art of converting the lyrics in a song to a meaning in dance," Big B wrote. He recalled that Saroj Khan was a "sprightly young enthusiastic dance assistant" to one of the major dance directors of the time. Big B shared how Saroj Khan worked hard in dancing and how she excelled and attained the podium title of dance director.

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Saroj Khan Biopic Announced by Bhushan Kumar on First Death Anniversary
3 years, 8 months ago

Saroj Khan Biopic Announced by Bhushan Kumar on First Death Anniversary

News 18  

A biopic of legendary choreographer Saroj Khan has been announced on her first death anniversary on Saturday, July 3. View this post on Instagram A post shared by tseriesfilms In a statement by the production company, Bhushan Kumar recently acquired rights to her life story from Saroj Khan’s children Raju Khan, Sukaina Khan and daughters of Hina Khan. I am …

Jaaved and Naved Jaaferi Remember Saroj Khan: Masterji Never Forced Choreography on Actors
3 years, 8 months ago

Jaaved and Naved Jaaferi Remember Saroj Khan: Masterji Never Forced Choreography on Actors

News 18  

It has been one year since ace choreographer Saroj Khan bid adieu to the world. Even though Bollywood song and dance is no longer what it used to be when Khan, fondly called Masterji, was moulding the likes of Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai to add newer dimensions to their performance on screen, her unrivalled contribution to the film …

When Saroj Khan Complained To Subhash Ghai About Madhuri Dixit’s Dancing Skills
3 years, 8 months ago

When Saroj Khan Complained To Subhash Ghai About Madhuri Dixit’s Dancing Skills

News 18  

The success of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit is attributed to her dance. It is said choreographer Saroj Khan and ace director Subhash Ghai had a big role to play in refining her talent. However, not many know that once on a shooting set Saroj had complained to Ghai about Madhuri. Once during the making of the 1987 film Uttar Dakshin …

Amitabh Bachchan Impressed by Dance Group Performing to 'Deewar' Iconic Dialogue, Shares Video
4 years, 3 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan Impressed by Dance Group Performing to 'Deewar' Iconic Dialogue, Shares Video

News 18  

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been floored by a dance performance by a Mumbai based dance crew that did a lyrical routine to his famous Deewar dialogues. Never thought one day this iconic dialogue written by Salim – Javed would be represented thus.” Responding to Big B’s praise, Feel Crew commented, “This means the world to us sir. Thank you so …

Saif Ali Khan recalls working with Saroj Khan: ‘A song with her often became real art, where every step required emotion’
4 years, 8 months ago

Saif Ali Khan recalls working with Saroj Khan: ‘A song with her often became real art, where every step required emotion’

Firstpost  

Saif Ali Khan says it won’t be possible to listen to a Hindi film song without acknowledging the legacy of ace choreographer Saroj Khan, who made the biggest names in Bollywood dance to her tunes. Actor Saif Ali Khan says it won’t be possible to listen to a Hindi film song without acknowledging the legacy of ace choreographer Saroj Khan, …

Saroj Khan (1948-2020): Groundbreaking dance choreographer
4 years, 8 months ago

Saroj Khan (1948-2020): Groundbreaking dance choreographer

The Hindu  

In an industry where the hero’s name invariably preceded that of the heroine’s, and often decided the box-office fate of a film, Saroj Khan knew she was in for a battle of attrition. If Sridevi waltzed to the top with “Hawa hawai” and “Kaate nahin kat te”, both choreographed by Saroj Khan, in Mr India, she soon had competition from …

Priyanka Chopra remembers choreographer Saroj Khan: May the heavens dance to your tune
4 years, 8 months ago

Priyanka Chopra remembers choreographer Saroj Khan: May the heavens dance to your tune

India TV News  

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra mourned the loss of ace choreographer Saroj Khan with a heartfelt social media post. Saroj Khan's family also shared a statement and said that the prayer meet will not take place consider the current COVID19 situation. Sharing a heartfelt tweet on the death of her friend and guru, Madhuri Dixit wrote, "I'm devastated by the loss …

Saroj Khan passes away: The innovative choreographer reinvented form to make dance widely accessible
4 years, 8 months ago

Saroj Khan passes away: The innovative choreographer reinvented form to make dance widely accessible

Firstpost  

“Dance is poetry in motion” is a phrase most of us are familiar with and have heard at some point in life. Madhuri’s ‘Ek Do Teen’ is of course a classic, for it centres a woman without overly objectifying her, but it was really ‘Hawa Hawai,’ the oddball Sridevi song from Mr. India that introduced me to Khan’s versatility. It …

Saroj Khan passes away: A masterful choreographer, who spruced up traditional dance forms with 'a dazzle of Bollywood'
4 years, 8 months ago

Saroj Khan passes away: A masterful choreographer, who spruced up traditional dance forms with 'a dazzle of Bollywood'

Firstpost  

“I was in a man’s job, trying to get a foothold. Many careers were thus catalysed by Saroj Khan’s moves — the actor or actress who delivered them on screen won the audience’s love and acceptance from the film fraternity. At that time industry rules only permitted men to be ‘dance masters.’ In her TEDx Talk in 2019, Khan shared, …

Saroj Khan fans in Delhi-NCR: Will miss masterji’s dance class
4 years, 8 months ago

Saroj Khan fans in Delhi-NCR: Will miss masterji’s dance class

Hindustan Times  

Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan, a dance show hosted by the deceased choreographer Saroj Khan had turned people with two left feet into lovely dancers. I was telling my 9-year-old daughter about the dance show a few days ago, and this news today morning made me feel like I have lost my dance guru.” The connect that everyone felt with …

Kareena Kapoor remembers how Saroj Khan would scold her: ‘If you can’t move your feet, at least move your face’
4 years, 8 months ago

Kareena Kapoor remembers how Saroj Khan would scold her: ‘If you can’t move your feet, at least move your face’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kareena Kapoor has shared a heartfelt tribute for Saroj Khan after the ace Bollywood choreographer died on Friday. Saroj Khan won the ‘Best Choreography’ National Award in 2008 for Yeh Ishq Haaye. You are Karisma’s sister.’ I told her ‘but I don’t know how to dance, Masterji.’” “She then told me ‘if you can’t move your hands and legs …

Kareena Kapoor reveals how Saroj Khan scolded her, recreates Dil Mera on Dance India Dance. Watch
5 years, 6 months ago

Kareena Kapoor reveals how Saroj Khan scolded her, recreates Dil Mera on Dance India Dance. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan was in for a surprise when choreographer Saroj Khan was featured as a guest on the reality TV show Dance India Dance. Saroj Khan and Kareena Kapoor recreate Dil Mera Muft Ka on Dance India Dance sets. She further revealed, “I used to lock myself in the bathroom and practice all of Master ji’s expressions because …

Top 5 songs choreographed by Saroj Khan which still make us dance
5 years, 11 months ago

Top 5 songs choreographed by Saroj Khan which still make us dance

India TV News  

Veteran choreographer, Saroj Khan who is an epitome of the perfect dance moves and postures has given a new life to Bollywood industry. Unlike today, when we lose the track of songs easily, Saroj Khan’s choreographed songs still dominate us. Ek Do Teen Chaar from the movie Yoddha Madhuri Dixit was choreographed by Saroj Khan for the song Ek Do …

Saroj Khan & Her Favourite Student Madhuri: A Fascinating Journey
6 years, 10 months ago

Saroj Khan & Her Favourite Student Madhuri: A Fascinating Journey

The Quint  

During the chat, Saroj Khan spoke about how Subhash Ghai saw Madhuri and wanted to launch her in his next film. Saroj Khan says Madhuri was a trained dancer but she was not used to the Bollywood style of dancing and we have to thank Sarojji aka masterji for training her. Madhuri always made sure she had done her rehearsals …

Rekha to groove on Saroj Khan choreography soon
11 years, 1 month ago

Rekha to groove on Saroj Khan choreography soon

India TV News  

Mumbai: Ace choreographer Saroj Khan will be teaming up with filmmaker Indra Kumar in his next, 'Super Nani' for a classical song. And now after 16 years, the duo has reunited to bring back the magic of the glorious 90s as Khan choreographs Kumar's daughter Shweta for 'Super Nani'." She has given me my most memorable songs and I'm looking …

Big B finds dancing 'incongruous'
11 years, 2 months ago

Big B finds dancing 'incongruous'

India TV News  

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says at 71 he finds dancing "incongruous", but nevertheless, he enjoys it only if the retakes are within "tolerable limits". Amitabh was last seen on the silver screen in "Satyagraha" and is currently shooting for his upcoming film "Bhootnath Returns", a sequel to the 2008 horror comedy film "Bhootnath". But truth be told, it's exceedingly enjoyable, …

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