Saroj Khan
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- 22. November 1948 · Mumbai, Maharastra, India
- 3. Juli 2020
Biografie
Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 – 3 July 2020) was an Indian dance choreographer renowned for creating iconic dance sequences over a career spanning more than six decades in Hindi cinema. She choreographed routines for over 300 films, shaping the movement language of mainstream Bollywood and influencing generations of performers and choreographers. Khan began her career at the age of three as a child artiste in Nazarana (1952), later transitioning to background dancing. She apprenticed under master choreographer B. Sohanlal before establishing herself as an independent choreographer, marking the beginning of a prolific and transformative career. She became legendary for crafting memorable dance sequences for leading actresses such as Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. Her most celebrated works include “Hawa Hawai” (Mr. India, 1987), “Ek Do Teen” (Tezaab, 1988), “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga” (Beta, 1992), “Choli Ke Peeche” (Khalnayak, 1993), and “Dola Re Dola” (Devdas, 2002). Her choreography was distinguished by a fusion of classical Indian dance forms with cinematic storytelling, redefining Bollywood’s visual and rhythmic vocabulary. Beyond cinema, Khan expanded her influence through television, serving as a judge on dance reality shows such as Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Boogie Woogie. Through mentorship, she emphasized disciplined technique, expressive clarity, and emotional storytelling, contributing to the professionalization and wider recognition of choreography during the rise of reality television in India. Her honors include three National Film Awards for Best Choreography, a record eight Filmfare Awards in the same category, and the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019), among numerous other distinctions. Saroj Khan is widely regarded as one of the most influential choreographers in Indian film history. Her life and career were documented in The Saroj Khan Story (2012).
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Filmografie
- कलंक · Choreographer
- Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi · Choreographer
- Comedy Nights Bachao · Selbst
- Tanu Weds Manu Returns - Ein ungleiches Paar 2 · Choreographer
- கோச்சடையான் · Choreographer
- इश्क्क़ इन पेरिस · Choreographer
- मटरू की बिजली का मंडोला · Choreographer
- Zindagi Tere Naam · Choreographer
- Agneepath · Choreographer
- Gestern, heute und für immer - Love Aaj Kal · Choreographer
- तारक मेहता का उल्टा चश्मा · Selbst
- Jab We Met - Als ich Dich traf · Choreographer
- Guru - Verliere nie die Hoffnung · Choreographer
- Nadia Khan Show · Selbst
- यूँ होता तो क्या होता · Amma
- Fanaa - Im Sturm der Liebe · Choreographer
- जाल: द ट्रैप · Choreographer
- Devdas - Flamme unserer Liebe · Choreographer
- Na Tum Jaano Na Hum - Nur Dich liebe ich · Choreographer
- Vadh · Choreographer
- డాడీ · Choreographer
- Yaadein – Bittersüße Erinnerungen · Choreographer
- Lagaan - Es war einmal in Indien · Choreographer
- गज गामिनी · Choreographer
- फ़िज़ा · Choreographer
- ढाई अक्षर प्रेम के · Choreographer
- बादल · Choreographer
- ताल · Assistant Director
- Ich gab Dir mein Herz, Geliebter - Hum dil de chuke sanam · Choreographer
- Aarzoo · Choreographer
- Benaam · Drehbuch
- डोली सजा के रखना · Choreographer
- अचानक · Choreographer
- Daud - Run · Choreographer
- Pardes · Choreographer
- दावा · Buch
- Glut der Rache · Choreographer
- Khamoshi: The Musical · Choreographer
- Army - Im Auftrag der Liebe · Choreographer
- Chaahat – Momente voller Liebe und Schmerz · Choreographer
- English Babu Desi Mem - Der Junge aus England und das indische Mädchen · Choreographer
- Trimurti - Der ewige Kreis der Liebe · Choreographer
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Wer zuerst kommt, kriegt die Braut · Choreographer
- रंगीला · Selbst, Choreographer
- Oh Darling - Yeh Hai India! · Choreographer
- Guddu - Eine Liebe mit Hindernissen · Choreographer
- चाँद का टुकड़ा · Choreographer
- Anjaam - Heute Liebe, morgen Rache... · Choreographer
- Baazigar · Choreographer
- दिल तेरा आशिक़ · Choreographer
- Darr · Choreographer
- अनमोल · Choreographer
- King Uncle - Der Millionär und das Waisenmädchen · Choreographer
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman · Choreographer
- Chamatkar - Der Himmel führt uns zusammen… · Choreographer
- Khiladi · Geschichte, Drehbuch
- Karm Yodha · Choreographer
- Dil · Choreographer
- Janam Janam · Choreographer
- बीवी हो तो ऐसी · Choreographer
- Main Balwaan · Choreographer
- जियो तो ऐसे जियो · Choreographer
- Dil Hi To Hai · Group Dancer
- Boogie Woogie Woo · Judge
- हम में शहंशाह कौन · Choreographer