In films one thing that encapsulates our minds like no other are songs and not just songs the steps as well which take over. From Dola re Dola to Hawa Hawaii, these are cult classics which’ve made an ever lasting impact on our minds. The mastermind behind all these classic hits are Saroj Khan who unfortunately departed for a new journey leaving us last year.
The legendary choreographer has choreographed over 2000 songs and trained actresses like Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. When speaking of songs, how can we not speak about Ek Do Teen. It is the first one that pops up in the mind. Madhuri Dixit swooned fans with her graceful dance moves. She has worked with Madhuri in numerous films and she had time and again said that the actress was her favourite student. But there were other actresses also who had worked under the legendary choreographer. On her birth anniversary, let’s take a look at all actresses who’ve worked with her.
Late Sridevi:
Saroj Khan had trained actress Sridevi for Hawa Hawai in the film Mr India. Her dance moves are just iconic. The late choreographer got her first break as an independent choreographer with Geeta Mera Naam in 1974. However with Hawa Hawai, she received acclaim as a dance choreographer of repute. This song will remain with us forever.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan:
The popular song from 1999’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is picturised on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. One cannot miss Khan’s choreography. Her expressions are just breathtaking. Saroj Khan could infuse her choreography with a range of emotions in just one line.
Kareena Kapoor Khan:
Kareena Kapoor Khan danced her way straight into people’s hearts with this song from the film Jab We Met. The songs remain a favourite one among the netizens. Saroj Khan had won a national award for this song. She had also won eight Filmfare awards for choreography, the highest to date that anyone has received in the category.
Kajol:
The song Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen from Baaazigar was very popular. The peppy song was choreographed by choreographer Saroj Khan. The song features Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead role.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra:
Shilpa Shetty & Akshay Kumar’s starrer song Chura Ke Dil Mera was choreographed by Saroj Khan. The song was very popular in the 90s. Even today when the song comes at our playlists, we can’t help but dance.
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