Today is dance maestro Saroj Khan’s birthday and in celebration we’re taking a look at just a few of her most famous choreographed songs!
Ek Do Teen Char – Tezaab
Who can forget the signature dance moves from Chane Ke Khet Mein, Mera Piya Ghar Aaya & Ek Do Teen Char? Years later you may not recollect the song but you’ll definitely remember the moves.
Choli Ke Peeche – Khal Nayak
After many years in the industry Khan’s big break was with Subhash Ghai’s Hero after which there was no looking back.
Humko Aaj Kal – Sailaab
Madhuri Dixit and Khan have always shared a strong bond after working on so many timeless performances together. Madhuri has consistently been vocal about accrediting Khan as her Guru and mentor.
Nimbooda Nimbooda – Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
In recent times Khan has been an active judge on dance shows like Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa & Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan.
Dola Re – Devdas
This song brought together two of Khan’s all-time favorite dancers Madhuri and Aishwarya Rai for which she also won her first National Award.
Bumbro – Mission Kashmir
Though Madhuri is Khan’s all-time favorite, out of the latest generation Khan considers Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor as good dancers.
Chane Ke Khet Mein – Anjaam
Khan holds record for most awards at the Filmfare Awards with eight wins. She won her first award for the song Ek Do Teen Char from Tezaab.
Barso Re – Guru
Khan’s son, Raju Khan has taken over the reins from his mother as a leading choreographer in Bollywood with films like Krissh, Jodhaa-Akbar, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Murder 2 and many others.
Radha Kaise Na Jale – Lagaan
Khan won an American Choreography Award in 2002 for the film Lagaan.
Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Khan will be back in Bollywood choreographing a song for Sonakshi Sinha in Prabhu Deva’s upcoming film Rowdy Rathore.