Wajid Khan was 42 years old (courtesy taran_adarsh)
Strong points
- Wajid Khan died in Mumbai hospital in the wee hours of Monday
- He was admitted to the hospital for kidney infection
- “He has been on a fan for four days,” said Salim Merchant.
New Delhi:
Music composer Wajid Khan of the famous duo of composers Sajid-Wajid died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Monday due to complications from a kidney infection, the PTI news agency reported. He was 42 years old. Wajid Khan, best known for composing spirited Bollywood numbers with his brother Sajid, was mourned on Twitter by Bollywood celebrities with tweets from Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, cousin Parineeti Chopra, Karan Johar , Varun Dhawan, Preity Zinta and others. “Shocked by the death of Wajid Khan. A smiling and brilliant talent leaves us. Duas, prayers and condolences,” tweeted Mr. Bachchan while Priyanka wrote in his tweet: “Terrible news. The only thing I will always remember, it’s laughter from Wajid bhai. Always smiling. Left too early. My condolences to his family and to all those who cry. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “Karan Johar tweeted:” Wajid Khan, your music will always live. ” Preity, currently in Los Angeles as Priyanka, tweeted: “I will miss you and our jam sessions forever. Until we meet again.”
T 3548 – Shocked by the death of Wajid Khan .. a brilliant and smiling talent dies .. duas, prayers and condolences
– Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 1, 2020
Terrible news. The only thing I will always remember is the laughter of Wajid bhai. Always smiling. Left too early. My condolences to his family and to all those who cry. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.@ wajidkhan7
– PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 31, 2020
#RIPWajidKhan your music will always live … the most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones …. disappeared too early …..
– Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 1, 2020
shocked to hear this news @ wajidkhan7 bhai was extremely close to me and my family. He was one of the most positive people to meet. We will be missed Wajid bhai thanks for the music pic.twitter.com/jW2C2ooZ3P
– Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2020
I called him my brother from another mother. Besides being incredibly talented, he was so sweet and gentle. I’m so heartbroken that I couldn’t say goodbye my sweetheart @ wajidkhan7 I will miss you and our jam sessions forever. Till we Meet Again #TEAR#WajidKhan#Left too earlypic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY
– Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 2020
#WajidKhanpic.twitter.com/Iet0xQwGJ2
– Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 31, 2020
Wajid bhai !! You will miss us!!
– Pulkit Samrat (@PulkitSamrat) May 31, 2020
Your music gave soul to my films my friend. You will miss your smile, your positivity, your talent. I love you buddy. Inshallah, we will meet again one day in paradise Don’t be afraid to carry your heart on your friends. Say what you want. There may not be later to do so pic.twitter.com/JexeXWsi6U
– Milap (@zmilap) May 31, 2020
Arbaaz Khan, who worked with Wajid Khan in the Dabangg movies, posted this note on Instagram: “The music industry has lost a gem.”
Colleagues in the music industry of Wajid Khan also remember the composer in fond memories. Singer-songwriter Salim Merchant, who confirmed the news of Wajid Khan’s death at PTI, posted this heartbreaking tweet: “You left too soon. This is a huge loss to our fellowship. I am shocked and broken. Tributes also pour in from singers Vishal Dadlani, Shankar Mahadevan, Adnan Sami, Harshdeep Kaur, duo of composers Sachin-Jigar and others.
Devastated by the news of the death of my brother Wajid of the fame of Sajid -Wajid. May Allah give strength to the family
Bon voyage bro @ wajidkhan7 you left too early. It is a huge loss for our fellowship. I am shocked and broken.
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
– salim merchant (@salim_merchant) May 31, 2020
Sorry. Both @SajidMusicKhan and @ wajidkhan7 have been close and true friends. The kind who could see the light come on and show up in our studio in the middle of the night just to meet, talk and share a laugh. I can’t believe Wajid and I will never speak again.
– VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2020
Hard to believe we won’t see each other again, talk again, laugh again, @ wajidkhan7 (front, on the photo).
sajidk21 my brother, you will never be alone and our brother will never be forgotten. https://t.co/0v8lsgxVtM
– VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2020
I’m shocked!! I lost a dear brother Wajid! I can not understand this tragic news … It was such a beautiful soul ..
Oh dear Lord, please have mercy …
May Allah SWT bless him at Jannat-ul-Firdaus … Ameen.
#WajidKhanpic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM
– Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020
I just can’t accept this! Shocking! Goodbye dear brother .. I love you .. until we meet on the other side! Prayers for your peaceful journey Wajidbhai pic.twitter.com/cb8E152J1X
– Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) May 31, 2020
Heartbroken to receive news of the death of our dear friend Wajid Bhai from the dynamic duo Sajid Wajid. Our condolences to his family and friends. We will always remember him through his music and song.
That his soul rests in peace– Sachin-Jigar (@SachinJigarLive) May 31, 2020
My sincere condolences to #WajidKhan Ji’s family. I still can’t believe he’s gone. I have always seen him smile and spread joy around him. Huge loss for the music industry#Rest in peace@ wajidkhan7pic.twitter.com/zX1Jtc2kyI
– Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2020
After the death of Wajid Khan, speaking to the PTI news agency, Salim Merchant said that Mr. Khan had been admitted to Surana Mumbai hospital in Chembur a few days ago following complications related to kidney infection and his condition had finally deteriorated: “He had multiple problems. kidney problem and had a transplant some time ago. But recently he learned about kidney infection … He had been on a ventilator for four days after his situation started to get worse. “
Sajid-Wajid made his debut as composers, creating music for the film by Salman Khan Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya in 1998 and continued to compose songs for Salman Khan’s films in the coming years – they composed playlists Dabangg film series, Partner and welcome. Wajid Khan recently co-composed the songs of Salman Pyaar Karona and Bhai bhai, which the actor released during the lockout. Sajid-Wajid also composed the theme songs for reality shows hosted by Salman Khan Bigg Boss 4 and Bigg Boss 6.
Wajid Khan was also a playback singer and sang songs such as Mera He Jalwa, Fevicol Se, Chinta Ta Chita Chita, Mashallah, among others. Wajid Khan also sang the theme song for IPL 4, composed by the duo.
Wajid Khan and his brother Sajid were part of a reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Superstar singer as mentors.
