Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan mourned the death of late dance director Saroj Khan and called her “first genuine teacher in the film industry.”
“My first genuine teacher in the film industry. She taught me for hours how to do the ‘dip’ for film dancing. One of the most caring, loving & inspiring persona I have ever met. Will miss you Sarojji. May Allah bless her soul. Thank u for looking after me,” King Khan tweeted.
My first genuine teacher in the film industry. She taught me for hours how to do the ‘dip’ for film dancing. One of the most caring, loving & inspiring persona i have ever met. Will miss you Sarojji. May Allah bless her soul. Thank u for looking after me.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 3, 2020
The renowned choreographer breathed her last following a cardiac arrest on Friday. Khan was 71.
Diabetic Khan had breathing problems last month and was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Mumbai. She developed multiple health issues during her stay in the hospital though tested negative for coronavirus.
The last rites of the choreographer were performed at Malad burial ground.
