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Saroj Khan

Indian dancer and choreographer (1948–2020)
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Saroj Khan

Summary

Saroj Khan is a human[1]. Born in Mumbai[2], she… she was born on November 22, 1948[3]. She died in Mumbai[4]. She died on July 3, 2020[5]. She worked as a choreographer[6], dancer[7], and screenwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,352 views/month, #3,756 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mumbai[2], Saroj Khan…
  • Saroj Khan died in Mumbai[4].
  • Saroj Khan was born on November 22, 1948[3].
  • Saroj Khan died on July 3, 2020[5].
  • Among Saroj Khan's spouses was B. Sohanlal[10].
  • Saroj Khan held citizenship in India[11].
  • Saroj Khan held citizenship in Dominion of India[12].
  • Saroj Khan worked as a choreographer[6].
  • Saroj Khan worked as a dancer[7].
  • Saroj Khan's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Saroj Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[13].
  • Saroj Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[14].
  • Saroj Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[15].
  • Saroj Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[16].
  • Saroj Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[17].
  • Saroj Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[18].
  • Saroj Khan's religion is recorded as Islam[19].
  • Saroj Khan is recorded as female[20].
  • Saroj Khan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Saroj Khan's Commons category is recorded as Saroj Khan[22].
  • The cause of death was cardiac arrest[23].
  • Saroj Khan's family name is recorded as Khan[24].
  • Saroj Khan's given name is recorded as Saroj[25].
  • Saroj Khan's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Saroj Khan's described by source is recorded as Saroj Khan, Choreographer Who Made Bollywood Sparkle, Dies at 71[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Saroj Khan was born in Mumbai[2]. She was born on November 22, 1948[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], dancer[7], and screenwriter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[13], an award for best choreography[28], in India[29], founded in 1998[30]; National Film Award for Best Choreography[31], a class of award[32], in India[33]; Zee Cine Award for Best Choreography Award[34], a class of award[35]; IIFA Award for Best Choreography[36], an award for best choreography[37], in India[38]; Nandi Award for Best Choreographer[39], a Nandi Award[40]; and American Choreography Awards[41], a group of awards[42], in United States[43], founded in 1994[44].

Personal Life

Saroj Khan was married to B. Sohanlal[10]. Her religion is recorded as Islam[19].

Death and Burial

Saroj Khan died on July 3, 2020[5]. She passed away in Mumbai[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[23].

Why It Matters

Saroj Khan ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,352 views/month, #3,756 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Saroj Khan born?

Saroj Khan was born in Mumbai[2].

Where did Saroj Khan die?

Saroj Khan passed away in Mumbai[4].

Who was Saroj Khan married to?

Saroj Khan's spouses include B. Sohanlal[10].

What did Saroj Khan do for work?

Saroj Khan worked as choreographer[6], dancer[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Saroj Khan receive?

Honors received include Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[13], Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[14], Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[15], and Filmfare Award for Best Choreography[16].

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  24. [23] ↑ . indiatvnews.com. Retrieved . indiatvnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] ↑ . hindustantimes.com. Retrieved . hindustantimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  30. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Saroj
    Spouse → B. Sohanlal
    Family name → Khan
    Country of citizenship → India, Dominion of India
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