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Ahmed Khan: Saroj Khan was my mother and guru
22 Nov
Summary
- Ahmed Khan credits Saroj Khan with teaching him all about choreography.
- He assisted Saroj Khan from the age of 16, feeling like a mothered son.
- Ahmed Khan paid homage to Saroj Khan with a Rs. 20 lakh cheque.

Choreographer Ahmed Khan shared heartfelt memories of the legendary Saroj Khan on her birth anniversary, describing her as a maternal figure and his ultimate guru in dance. He recalled being mesmerized by her work on 'Kaate Nahin Kat Te' as a child actor and later assisted her from the age of 16.
Khan emphasized that Saroj Khan not only mothered him but also nurtured his talent, stating that all choreographers owe their careers to her groundbreaking contributions. He highlighted her instrumental role in giving Bollywood choreography a distinct identity, face, and place in Indian cinema.
In a significant gesture of gratitude, Ahmed Khan presented Saroj Khan with a Rs. 20 lakh cheque, a homage to her iconic 'Ek do teen chaar' sequence. He expressed the profound emotions he felt kneeling before her, acknowledging her as both a guru and a mother figure whose work was truly historic.




