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Choreography Queen: A Life of Twists and Turns
1 May
Summary
- Started cinema career at age 3 as a group dancer after father's death.
- Married dance director Sohanlal at 13, later learned marriage was illegal.
- Converted to Islam to marry businessman Sardar Roshan Khan.
Renowned Indian choreographer Saroj Khan's life was a complex narrative of resilience and passion, concluding with her passing on July 3, 2020. Her entry into cinema at the tender age of 3 as a group dancer was necessitated by her father's death, propelling her into a career that would redefine Bollywood's dance landscape.
Her personal life was tumultuous, including a marriage at 13 to dance director Sohanlal, which she later discovered was illegal. This early hardship was compounded by the loss of a child from this union. She eventually found stability marrying businessman Sardar Roshan Khan in 1975, converting to Islam for the marriage and ensuring her children were adopted.
Khan's dedication to her craft was extraordinary, evident in her continued work even during illness. She is survived by her second husband, Sardar Roshan Khan, and her children. Her daughter, Kuku, passed away in 2011 due to multiple organ failure.
