Farah Khan and Sridevi: Choreographer and Dancer

Farah Khan and Sridevi: Choreographer and Dancer! 

Farah was only two years younger than Sridevi, but Sridevi was a superstar for years before Farah joined the industry. 

Also a true blue Sridevi fan. 

In reality TV show Super Dancer Chapter 4, contestants' tribute to Sridevi takes judges Malaika Arora and Geeta Kapur down memory lane

Bollywood World Tour show 1994

Contestant Florina Gogoi along with her choreographer, Tusshar Shetty gave an energetic performance on a medley of late Sridevi's popular remixed songs on the Indian reality show Super Dancer 4 earlier this month.  

Super Dancer – Chapter 4 paid tribute to the evergreen actresses of the Indian Film Industry with the Bollywood Queens Special episode. 

Contestant Florina Gogoi, from Jorhat Assam, along with her choreographer, Tusshar Shetty did a fine tribute to Sridevi, replete with voiceovers and visuals of the late great actress and dancer. 

Florina and Tushar did not copy or replicate the actress' movements or outfits, instead displayed their prowess with House and old-school Hip-Hop styles on songs such as Mama Mia, Naino Mein Sapna, Hawaa Hawaai, Tu Mujhe Qabool and Meri Bindiya. 

Judges Geeta Kapur, Malaika Arora and Terence Lewis loved it - and applauded the guru-shishya duo for doing justice and paying a tribute to the screen goddess. 

Geeta Kapur, who worked with Sridevi on stage shows in the early 90s, said, “Itni badi hasti hain na Sridevi ji, unke life ko itne chote se samay main, samman dena bohot hi mushkil kaam hai. [Sridevi was such a huge phenomenon who accomplished so much in her short life, its difficult to pay tribute to her] Because her body of work is so much… Aapne sahi kaha end main, wo chaand ki chandani banker hume roz touch karti hain. [You were right to say at the end, she was a luminscent being who continues to touch our lives daily].” 

When asked by Florina, Geeta Kapur shared further anecdotes about how in the early days of her career as a dancer, she worked Sridevi on international stage shows in the early '90s.

Geeta Kapur with Sridevi - circa 1994

She said, “A long time ago, when I was really young and I used to be a dancer, I used to dance behind Sridevi during some shows. I used to stand in the wings and watch her make an entry. She used to be so calm, collected and composed before she went on stage. Nothing used to affect her, not even screams and cheers from the audience, and the moment she had to go on stage, she used to be jaise ek tej aata hai... that aura, that personality… it used to be a star entry! It used to be so joyful to watch her. People talk about how she used to switch on and switch off when she was in front of or away from the camera, but see how her work has never switched off. She's still here, amongst us.”

Geeta also revealed how Sridevi had a sharp memory. Once after several years, when Janhvi Kapoor was being launched in Dhadak, Geeta was working with the actress' daughter, and Sridevi happened to be on set. She came up to the choreographer and said, “Hello Geeta, how are you?” 

It just made Geeta’s day! 

On this note, Geeta gives a word of advice to Florina. “As you grow up and you go through your life’s journey, never forget the people who have been associated with you. Because down the line, when you meet them and say ‘hello’ they will feel nice. Toh sab ko yaad rakhna... [remember everyone] okay.”

Malaika Arora who was also a Sridevi fan, got very emotional reminiscing about the late actress who was suddenly taken away. 

Famous Fan Farah Khan

Farah Khan posts a TBT video clip of herself talking about choreographing for Sridevi and mentions that she was "an eternal favourite".

As Farah Khan was coming up on the rise, Sridevi was slowing down her movie roles - hence Farah choreographed Sridevi only in the film Army, but did several stage shows with Sri over the years.

Golden Gal: Sridevi with choreographer Farha Khan, Anupam Kher

Sridevi off stage. Looking like the golden diva Goddess that she is. Was. Forever will be. 

Seen here with Anupam Kher and choreographer Farah Khan - long before she became the successful film director and producer and television personality. And humourist!

Farah Khan remembers Sridevi

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  When i was just starting out in my career She was so supportive, so encouraging.. getting to Choreograph a Sridevi show or a song for her, was like a dream 4 me..no wonder I never got awed or starstruck with any other star in my entire career because I started frm the TOP! There never was n never will be anyone like SRIDEVI.. love her always ♥️( this photo is frm 1994- world tour)

Choreographera and Director Farah Khan fans out at Sridevi in English Vinglish

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Just saw English Vinglish on dvd!! Whatta a lovely film.N sridevi is a Goddess!!

Farah Khan ‏@TheFarahKhan

@SrideviBKapoor Sri u brought tears 2 my eyes in so many scenes,such simple moments but sooooo good u were.LOVED u. 

  Farah Khan ‏@TheFarahKhan

@SrideviBKapoor n pls give my biggg hugg 2 gauri shinde..she's made a lovely lovely film.♥

Stunning Sridevi at Screen Awards 2002: Presents award to choreographer Farah Khan

Sridevi attended the Screen Awards back in 2002 to present a few technical awards with her frequent co-star Jeetendra. The rousing reception the stars got indicated how much love the fans and industry had for both iconic Bollywood movie stars. 

Recipients included Farah Khan, who won it for her choreography in the film Dil Chahta Hai.

The best part of the function was when Farah said, she's particularly happy to get the award from Sridevi and Jeetendra, who were her favourites!

Farah Khan also said in an interview with Simi (on Rendez Vous with Simi Garewal) that when Sridevi touched her feet before a dance, she was thrilled and told all her friends that 'the' Sridevi showed a newcomer like her so much respect. Too cute.