Choreographer Saroj Khan's Biopic Is In The Works, Announced By T-series Head Bhushan Kumar

Today, on the first death anniversary of well known Bollywood film choreographer Saroj Khan, T-Series head Bhushan Kumar has announced a biopic on the late choreographer. Details of the cast and crew of the movie will be announced later. Saroj Khan passed away on July 3, 2020, due to heart arrest. She was 71 and was hospitalized in Mumbai following a breathing problem before her demise.

Months after the demise of Saroj Khan, moviemaker Remo D'Souza had also expressed fascination in making a film of the life of Saroj Khan. He had said that it was Khan's wish. Talking to a reporter, Remo said that he had a long chat with Saroj Khan and she said that if someone were to make her biopic it would be him as he knows both dance and struggle.

With a career span of over 50 years, Saroj Khan choreographed more than 2000 songs. She was a National Award winner for the songs – ‘Dola Re Dola’ from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, ‘Ek Do Teen’ from Tezaab and ‘Ye Ishq Haaye’ from Jab We Met.

Saroj Khan choreographed for ‘Tabaah Hogaye’, featuring Madhuri Dixit in the 2019 film, Kalank was her last choreography.