The Katrina Kaif song from Thugs of Hindostan, which was choreographed by Prabhudeva, was earlier to be choreographed by veteran dance master, Saroj Khan. However, she was replaced with Prabhudeva. In an interview to Mumbai Mirror, Saroj Khan revealed the real reason behind her exit from the film. As reported by the tabloid, Katrina Kaif had said that she wouldn't do the dance without rehearsals and she was replaced by Prabhudeva.

However, Saroj Khan is back in action with a mujra dance form picturised on Madhuri Dixit in Kalank. The dance is the climax scene of the film, Kalank. Master Saroj Khan's pair with muse Madhuri Dixit has always been a hit one! After Gulaab Gang (2014) Saroj Khan has now choreographed a song for Madhuri Dixit in Kalank.