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Subhash Ghai pays tribute to Saroj Khan on her death anniversary, recalls her gift for training non-dancers
Subhash Ghai pays tribute to Saroj Khan, recalling her unmatched talent and legacy in Indian cinema.
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) On the death anniversary of legendary choreographer Saroj Khan, filmmaker Subhash Ghai paid a heartfelt tribute to her.
He remembered her extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. Reflecting on their long creative association, Ghai praised Saroj Khan's unique ability to train even non-dancers and transform them into confident performers on screen. In his post, the filmmaker called her an irreplaceable talent whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Sharing a rare throwback image, Subhash wrote, “Dear Saroj Khan Indian cinema wud always miss u as an institutional choreographer with so much instinctive n artistic talent who respected lyricists n music n directors vision in each song Specially me n mukta arts. We Loved We fought. We agreed we dint agree but you were the integrated part of my life as a director of all my films.”
“The best part in u was to train a non dancer / new comer n turned them into amazing dancer on screen. I remember - you training Jacki shroff in Hero N Madhuri Dixit in Ram Lakhan - a first filmfare award instituted as choreographer award was given to you for film HERO 1983 Rest is history. You will always be remembered as master choreographer n great human being. RIP.”
