- Known For
- Crew
- Born
- November 22, 1948
- Place of Birth
- Mumbai, Maharastra, India
- Died
- July 3, 2020
Saroj Khan
Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 – 3 July 2020) was an Indian dance choreographer renowned for creating iconic dance sequences over a career spanning more than six decades in Hindi cinema. She choreographed routines for over 300 films, shaping the movement language of mainstream Bollywood and influencing generations of performers and choreographers. Khan began her career at the age of three as a child artiste in Nazarana (1952), later transitioning to background dancing. She apprenticed under master choreographer B. Sohanlal before establishing herself as an independent choreographer, marking the beginning of a prolific and transformative career. She became legendary for crafting memorable dance sequences for leading actresses such as Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. Her most celebrated works include “Hawa Hawai” (Mr. India, 1987), “Ek Do Teen” (Tezaab, 1988), “Dhak Dhak Kar…
Filmography
movieKalank
2019 · Choreographer
movieManikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
2019 · Choreographer
tvComedy Nights Bachao
2015 · Self
movieTanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015 · Choreographer
movieKochadaiiyaan
2014 · Choreographer
movieIshkq in Paris
2013 · Choreographer
movieMatru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013 · Choreographer
movieZindagi Tere Naam
2012 · Choreographer
movieAgneepath
2012 · Choreographer
movieLove Aaj Kal
2009 · Choreographer
movieJab We Met
2007 · Choreographer
movieGuru
2007 · Choreographer
tvNadia Khan Show
2006 · Herself
movieYun Hota To Kya Hota
2006 · Amma
movieFanaa
2006 · Choreographer
movieJaal: The Trap
2003 · Choreographer
movieDevdas
2002 · Choreographer
movieNa Tum Jaano Na Hum
2002 · Choreographer
movieVadh
2002 · Choreographer
movieDaddy
2001 · Choreographer
movieYaadein
2001 · Choreographer
movieLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001 · Choreographer
movieGaja Gamini
2000 · Choreographer
movieFiza
2000 · Choreographer
movieDhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000 · Choreographer
movieBadal
2000 · Choreographer
movieTaal
1999 · Assistant Director
movieHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999 · Choreographer
movieAarzoo
1999 · Choreographer
movieBenaam
1999 · Screenplay
movieDoli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998 · Choreographer
movieAchanak
1998 · Choreographer
movieDaud
1997 · Choreographer
moviePardes
1997 · Choreographer
movieDaava
1997 · Writer
movieKoyla
1997 · Choreographer
movieKhamoshi: The Musical
1996 · Choreographer
movieArmy
1996 · Choreographer
movieChaahat
1996 · Choreographer
movieEnglish Babu Desi Mem
1996 · Choreographer
movieTrimurti
1995 · Choreographer
movieDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Choreographer
movieRangeela
1995 · Herself (Choreographer)
movieOh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
1995 · Choreographer
movieGuddu
1995 · Choreographer
movieChaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994 · Choreographer
movieAnjaam
1994 · Choreographer
movieBaazigar
1993 · Choreographer
movieDil Tera Aashiq
1993 · Choreographer
movieDarr
1993 · Choreographer
movieAnmol
1993 · Choreographer
movieKing Uncle
1993 · Choreographer
movieRaju Ban Gaya Gentleman
1992 · Choreographer
movieChamatkar
1992 · Choreographer
movieKhiladi
1992 · Screenplay, Story
movieKarm Yodha
1992 · Choreographer
movieDil
1990 · Choreographer
Janam Janam
movieJanam Janam
1988 · Choreographer
movieBiwi Ho To Aisi
1988 · Choreographer
movieMain Balwaan
1986 · Choreographer
movieJiyo To Aise Jiyo
1981 · Choreographer
movieDil Hi To Hai
1963 · Group Dancer
tvBoogie Woogie Woo
— · Judge
movieHum Mein Shahenshah Koun
— · Choreographer