The Indian film industry is mourning the demise of veteran choreographer Saroj Khan. Saroj died of a cardiac arrest in Mumbai today. She was 71.

She was admitted to the ICU at Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra on June 20 after she complained of breathing issues. She is survived by her husband B. Sohanlal, son Hamid Khan and daughters Hina Khan and Sukaina Khan. Her last rites were performed at Malvani in Malad today.

Born Nirmala Nagpal in 1948, Saroj started her career as a child artist and background dancer. Over four decades, she choreographed more than 2000 Bollywood songs. Her notable films include Geetaa Mera Naam, Mr. India, Nagina, Chandni, Tezaab, Baazigar, Lagaan, Devdas, and Jab We Met. She had worked closely with Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on their hit songs. For her work, Saroj was awarded the National Film Award thrice. In 2019, she choreographed Madhuri Dixit for Tabah Ho Gaye in Kalank.

Here’s how the film industry paid tribute to the bygone legend: