Bhushan Kumar announces biopic of late choreographer Saroj Khan

T-Series head Bhushan Kumar announced a biopic on the legendary choreographer Saroj Khan on Saturday, which happens to be her first death anniversary.

Kumar recently acquired the rights to Khan's life story from her children — Raju Khan, Sukaina Khan.

Saroj Khan (1948–2020): Graceful, talented starmaker who had the magic touch

Khan conceptualized dance sequences for more than 3,500 songs over the course of her career, which spanned more than 50 years. She also won three National Film Awards for Best Choreography for the songs ‘Ek Do Teen' from Tezaab (1988), 'Dola Re Dola' from Devdas (2002) and ‘Ye Ishq Haaye’ from Jab We Met (2007).  She died of a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 71. She was admitted to the hospital after she complained of breathing issues last year. 

Speaking about her illustrious career, Kumar said in his statement, “Sarojji not only mesmerized 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 three-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 and Raju agreed to let us make this biopic of her mother.”

Raju, who is a choreographer himself, said that his mother was loved and respected by the industry and it was an honour for her family that the world can see her story. "I am glad Bhushanji has decided to make a biopic on the graceful Saroj Khan,” he said.

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 to the profession with this biopic.”

Khan last choreographed for ‘Tabaah Hogaye’, featuring Madhuri Dixit in the 2019 film Kalank. She also became a popular face on television as a judge on dance shows like Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.