Sonali Bendre has always been candid about the challenges she faced during her early years in the industry. While she has been a part of some of Bollywood’s most iconic songs, she has never considered herself a trained dancer. In fact, her struggles with dance once frustrated legendary choreographer, Saroj Khan so much that she was almost ‘ready to kill’ her! Read on to know the whole story.
Sonali Bendre shared her experience working with Saroj Khan
Saroj Khan was one of Bollywood’s most renowned choreographers, shaping countless iconic dance numbers throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. As the industry’s first female choreographer, she was known for her strict discipline and unwavering commitment to perfection. However, for Sonali, matching the steps was a nightmare. In an old interview with Mid-Day, Sonali recalled her struggle during the song rehearsals. She confessed:
“I had done ‘English Babu Desi Mem’ where Saroj Khan was ready to kill me because I couldn’t dance, and I was playing a bar dancer. Can you imagine what she was going through? I was struggling. Every hour I wasn’t working, I was trying to learn how to dance… Ahmed (Khan) was Saroj ji’s assistant at that time… he would… take me to a rehearsal hall and he would teach me.”