Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Who among the following choreographers from Bollywood was a three time National Award winner in 2003, 2007 and 2009? He/She worked in many Hindi movies including Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie 'Devdas'?

Options:

Geeta Kapoor

Saroj Khan

Farah Khan

Vaibhavi Marchant

Correct Answer:

Saroj Khan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Saroj Khan

  • The noted Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passed away in July 2020 due to cardiac arrest.
  • In a career spanning more than four decades, Saroj Khan choreographed more than 2000 songs.
  • She is a three-time National award winner - Devdas (2003), Sringaram (2006-Tamil), Jab We Met (2008).
  • She has choreographed popular songs including Hawa Hawai in Mr India (1987), Nagina (1986) and Chandni (1989), Ek Do Teen from Tezaab (1988), and more.
  • Some of the iconic choreography in her career include - Ek do teen from tezaab, Dola re Dola from Devdas, Ye Ishq Haaye from Jab we met, etc.
  • She also holds the record for winning 8 Filmfare best choreography award.