Biography
Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 β 3 July 2020) was an Indian dance choreographer in Hindi cinema. She was born in Bombay State (present day Maharashtra), India. She was best known for the dance form mujra and the first woman choreographer in Bollywood. With a career spanning over forty years, she choreographed more than 3000 songs. She died on 3 July 2020 of a sudden cardiac arrest.
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Filmography
all 71
Movies 68
Writer 11
self 5
TV Shows 3
Director 1
Choreographer
Kalank (2019)
Movie
Choreographer
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)
Movie
Self
Comedy Nights Bachao (2015)
TV
Choreographer
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015)
Movie
6
Choreographer
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Movie
Choreographer
Ishkq in Paris (2013)
Movie
Choreographer
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
Movie
Choreographer
Agneepath (2012)
Movie
7
Self
Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (2011)
Movie
Choreographer
Love Aaj Kal (2009)
Movie
8
Choreographer
Jab We Met (2007)
Movie
6.29
Choreographer
Guru (2007)
Movie
5
Herself
Nadia Khan Show (2006)
TV
Amma
Yun Hota To Kya Hota (2006)
Movie
Self - Judge
Nach Baliye (2005)
TV
Choreographer
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
Movie
Writer
Khanjar (The Knife) (2003)
Movie
Choreographer
Devdas (2002)
Movie
5.4
Choreographer
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
Movie
Choreographer
Vadh (2002)
Movie
Choreographer
Daddy (2001)
Movie
Choreographer
Yaadein (2001)
Movie
Choreographer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Movie
6
Choreographer
Gaja Gamini (2000)
Movie
Choreographer
Fiza (2000)
Movie
Choreographer
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
Movie
Choreographer
Badal (2000)
Movie
Assistant Director
Taal (1999)
Movie
5.4
Choreographer
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Movie
1
Writer
Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya (1999)
Movie
Writer
Benaam (1999)
Movie
Choreographer
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
Movie
Choreographer
Achanak (1998)
Movie
Writer
Judge Mujrim (1997)
Movie
Choreographer
Daud (1997)
Movie
Choreographer
Pardes (1997)
Movie
4.5
Writer
Daava (1997)
Movie
Choreographer
Koyla (1997)
Movie
6
Writer
Bhai Bhai (1997)
Movie
Writer
Chhote Sarkar (1996)
Movie
Choreographer
Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
Movie
Choreographer
Army (1996)
Movie
Choreographer
Chaahat (1996)
Movie
Choreographer
English Babu Desi Mem (1996)
Movie
Writer
Dil Tera Diwana (1996)
Movie
Choreographer
Trimurti (1995)
Movie
6
Choreographer
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Movie
10
Herself (Choreographer) / Choreographer
Rangeela (1995)
Movie
6.4
Choreographer
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
Movie
Choreographer
Guddu (1995)
Movie
Writer
Nazar Ke Samne (1995)
Movie
Writer
Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994)
Movie
Choreographer
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994)
Movie
Choreographer
Anjaam (1994)
Movie
Choreographer
Darr (1993)
Movie
7.5
Choreographer
Baazigar (1993)
Movie
1
Choreographer
Dil Tera Aashiq (1993)
Movie
Choreographer
Anmol (1993)
Movie
Choreographer
King Uncle (1993)
Movie
Choreographer
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992)
Movie
Choreographer
Chamatkar (1992)
Movie
Writer
Khiladi (1992)
Movie
Dancer at Pedro's birthday parry
Prem Deewane (1992)
Movie
Choreographer
Karm Yodha (1992)
Movie
Choreographer
Janam Janam (1988)
Movie
Choreographer
Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988)
Movie
Choreographer
Main Balwaan (1986)
Movie
Choreographer
Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981)
Movie
Group Dancer
Dil Hi To Hai (1963)
Movie
Actress
Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan (1957)
Movie
Actress
Shadow (1952)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.54
Based on 650 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1952
1994
1997
1995
2019
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Information
Known ForCrew
GenderFemale
Birthday1948-11-22
Deathday2020-07-03 (71 years old)
Birth NameNirmala Nagpal
Birth PlaceMumbai, India
ReligionIslam
CitizenshipsIndia
AwardsZee Cine Award for Best Choreography Award, Nandi Award for Best Choreographer, American Choreography Awards, National Film Award for Best Choreography, IIFA Award for Best Choreography, Filmfare Award for Best Choreography, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
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