The Life and Legacy of Saroj Khan: From Choreography to Personal Triumphs
When Saroj Khan Converted To Islam For Her Second Husband, Had One Condition Before Marriage
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Saroj Khan, a legendary Indian choreographer, made significant contributions to cinema while navigating a tumultuous personal life. Married at 13 to an older man, she later converted to Islam for her second husband, Sardar Roshan Khan, under the condition that he adopt her children from her first marriage. Her legacy endures despite personal tragedies.
- 01Saroj Khan was a celebrated choreographer in Indian cinema, known for iconic dance sequences.
- 02She married at the age of 13 to Sohanlal, only to discover the marriage was illegal.
- 03Khan converted to Islam for her second husband, Sardar Roshan Khan, with the condition of adopting her children.
- 04She faced significant personal loss, including the death of her infant daughter and her daughter Kuku.
- 05Khan's passion for dance remained strong even during her health struggles.
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Saroj Khan, who passed away on July 3, 2020, is remembered as one of the most influential choreographers in Indian cinema, known for her work on iconic songs like Ek Do Teen and Dola Re Dola. Her journey began in the film industry at the tender age of 3, and she became a group dancer to support her family after her father's death. At just 13, she married dance director Sohanlal, but the marriage turned out to be illegal as he was already married with children. After enduring a tumultuous first marriage, Saroj found love with businessman Sardar Roshan Khan in 1975. She converted to Islam for him, stipulating that he adopt her children from her first marriage. Despite her successes, Saroj faced profound personal tragedies, including the loss of her infant daughter and her daughter Kuku, who died in 2011. Her dedication to dance was evident even during her health struggles, as she continued to work passionately until her passing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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