MUMBAI: Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan took her last breath this morning. Known as the beloved masterji of Bollywood, Saroj Khan worked with the biggest names from the film industry and made them dance to her tunes.

For almost 40 years, Saroj Khan served the Indian film industry and made a mark for herself. Mallika Sherwarat also got the opportunity to work with the veteran choreographer.

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Speaking about Khan, Mallika Sherawat told a leading entertainment portal, "A great legend has left us today. Saroj ji was India's most loved, popular and exemplary choreographer. The world knows Bollywood dancing for the Adas, nakhras, thumkas and Saroj ji was the one who ensured all this was amalgamated so gracefully in any song she choreographed."

She also added, “Saroj Ji  choreographed me for the iconic 'mehbooba o mehbooba' remix and it was an absolute honour to have learnt from the legend. She was not just India's ace masterji but a pure soul and human par excellence. Rest in peace Sarojji."

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