Producer and owner of T-Series Bhushan Kumar has announced that the story of struggles, success and life of India's first female choreographer Saroj Khan will be immortalised on screen. A biopic on her life is in the pipeline, Kumar said on the first death anniversary of the dancing legend.
He said his production company, T-Series, has obtained the rights for her biopic. Rights to create a biopic on her life has been bought from Khan's children from her children Raju Khan, Sukaina Khan and daughters of Hina Khan, Saroj's daughter who died, he added.
Saroj Khan’s daughter, Sukaina said, “My mother was loved and respected by the entire industry but we have closely seen her struggle and fight to become who she was. We hope with this biopic, Bhushanji will be able to tell her story, her love for us, her passion for dancing, and her fondness for her actors and respect for the profession with this biopic.”
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Raju Khan who himself is a choreographer added, “My mother loved dancing and we all saw how she dedicated her life towards that. I am glad I followed in her footsteps. My mother was loved and respected by the industry and it is an honour of us, her family, that the world can see her story. I am glad Bhushanji has decided to make a biopic on the graceful Saroj Khan.”
Speaking about how powerful Saroj Khan’s presence was in Bollywood, Bhushan Kumar said, “Sarojji not only mesmerized the audiences with actors performing her dance moves, but she also revolutionized the choreography scene in Hindi cinema. Her dance forms told stories which helped every filmmaker. She brought audiences to the theatres who saw their favourite actors dancing to her steps.” “Sarojji’s journey that started as early as a 3-year-old was met with a lot of ups and downs and the success and respect she gained from the industry has to be brought to life. I remember visiting film sets with my father and seeing her bring life to the songs with her choreography. Her dedication towards the art was commendable. I am glad Sukaina & Raju agreed to let us make this biopic of her mother,” he further added.
Born as Nirmala Kishanchand Sadhu Singh Nagpal, she was given the name of Saroj Khan and has provided us with several dance numbers that are still popular. She had a successful career between the 80s and 90s and spanned around 50 years. She has choreographed top actors and has created some of Bollywood iconic dance steps.
Saroj Khan passed away last year on July 3 and her last film was with Madhuri Dixit in Kalank. She was a popular face amongst the audience as well and had also judged TV dance reality shows like Naach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhla Ja.
Khan is a three-time recipient of the National Award, choreographed more than 3,500 songs, including Ek Do Teen (Tezaab), Dhak Dhak Karne Laga (Beta), Dola Re Dola (Devdas), and Ye Ishq Haaye (Jab We Met) and many more. Her entry into Bollywood was when she was a three-year-old child and became a dancer at 10. She became an assistant choreographer at the young age of 12.
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Saroj Khan’s collaboration with dancing queens Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi is something every fan cherishes to watch.