Saroj Khan
Saroj Khan | |
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Khan in 2020 | |
| Born | Nirmala Nagpal 22 November 1948 Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Died | 3 July 2020 (aged 71) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Years active | 1958–2020 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4 |
Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 – 3 July 2020) was an Indian dance choreographer in Hindi cinema. 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 over 3000 songs and received several accolades, including four National Film Awards and record eight Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography.