Madhuri Dixit and the late choreographer Saroj Khan's collaborations are the stuff of legend. The actor-choreographer duo have given us timeless hits like Ek Do Teen, Tamma Tamma Loge, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga and Dola Re Dola. Saroj Khan, fondly known in the Hindi film industry as "Master ji" had choreographed some of Bollywood's most iconic songs and her death had come as a massive shock to everybody who had ever crossed paths with her. Madhuri was beside herself, having always been one of Khan's favourites, when the news broke out. Now, in a special episode honouring the late choreographer on a popular dance reality show, the actress spoke about her memories with Master ji.
On being asked if she had ever received one of Saroj Khan's famous scoldings, Madhuri said: "Hann khaayi hai daat bhi khaayi hai. Ek baar mujhe daat diya kyuki main ro padi kyuki mere director ne mujhe daat diya tha. Toh mere aankhon mein aansun aa gaye they aur woh daatti hai, 'Ro kyu rahi ho? Rone nahi kabhi life mein'. She used to give me that strength on the sets. Bohut bohut bohut unko yaad karti hun. (Yes, I've been scolded by her. Once she scolded me for crying after my director had scolded me. My eyes welled up and she said, 'Why are you crying? Don't ever cry in life'... I miss her a lot)." The actor went on to add that Saroj Khan was a figure of female empowerment, having established herself in an industry that was dominated by male choreographers. Tabaah Ho Gaye from Kalank was Madhuri's last collaboration with Saroj Khan.
from filmfares
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