Quick Info
| Profession | Choreographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1948 |
| Age | 71 years (died on 03, Jul, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, Dominion of India |
| Date of Death | 03/07/2020 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nirmala Kishanchand Sadhu Singh Nagpal |
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| Name Earned | The Mother of Dance/Choreography |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 4' 10" |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Siblings | Saroj had one younger brother and three younger sisters. |
Career
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| Last Film | Kalank (2019; As a choreographer) | ||||||
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| Choreographer | Prabhu Deva |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saroj Khan choreographed over 2000 songs during her career. | |
| 2. Born in Mumbai, her family faced financial struggles after moving from Pakistan following the India-Pakistan partition. | |
| 3. Saroj Khan began dancing at a young age and worked as a child artist in the movie 'Nazarana.' | |
| 4. She married Sohanlal at a young age, unaware of his previous marriage and children. | |
| 5. Saroj Khan gained recognition as a choreographer with Sridevi's song 'Main Naagin Tu Sapera.' | |
| 6. She worked on numerous Bollywood films and served as a judge on various dance reality shows. | |
| 7. The Filmfare Best Choreography Award category was introduced after watching her work in 'Ek Do Teen' from Tezaab. | |
| 8. She elevated dance from decoration to storytelling in Indian cinema. |