The Bollywood singer-composer Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame passed away in Mumbai at the age of 42 due to complications arising from a kidney infection.
Music composer Salim Merchant, who confirmed the news of Wajid’s death, said the composer was hospitalised a few days ago at Surana Hospital, Chembur where his condition deteriorated.
“He had multiple issues. He had a kidney issue and had a transplant a while ago. But recently he got to know about kidney infection… He was on the ventilator for the last four days, after his situation started getting worse,” Salim said.
Wajid along with brother Sajid made their debut as music directors with Salman Khan’s Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. They went on to compose music for several Salman movies like Hello Brother, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Garv, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, God Tussi Great Ho, Wanted, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, Veer and Dabangg (1, 2 and 3) among more.
Wajid Khan also crooned songs like Soni De Nakhre, Jalwa, Hud Hud Dabangg and Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita.
Bollywood mourns the death of Bollywood’s gem Wajid Khan:
Actor Akshay Kumar said ” Shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely demise of #WajidKhan, talented and ever-smiling…gone too soon. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time”
Shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely demise of #WajidKhan, talented and ever-smiling…gone too soon. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time ??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 1, 2020
Amitabh Bachchan said that “Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence”
T 3548 – Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence ???
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 1, 2020
Heartbroken. Both @SajidMusicKhan and @wajidkhan7 have been close & true friends. The kind who might see the light on and show up at our studio in the middle of the night just to meet and talk and share a laugh. Can't believe Wajid and I will never speak again.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2020
Priyanka Chopra wrote on Twitter, “Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai’s laugh. Always smiling. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and everyone grieving. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.” Priyanka’s cousin, actor Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Wajid Bhai you were the nicest, nicest nicest man! Always smiling. Always singing. All heart. Every music session with him was memorable. You will truly be missed wajid bhai.”
Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai's laugh. Always smiling. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and everyone grieving. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.@wajidkhan7
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 31, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear the news of brother wajids demise,he was Simple soft spoken & down to earth. Condolences to @SajidMusicKhan &the whole family.May the almighty give them strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss ?#WajidKhan #sajidwajid #RIPWajidKhan pic.twitter.com/H9wNlo7WTY
— Naved Jafri (@NavedJafri_BOO) June 1, 2020
Singer Mohit Chauhan said “Shocked and totally heartbroken to hear about Wajid bhai’s passing away. This was not his time to go. May Allah bless his soul and give the family strength to bear this huge loss. My heart goes out to Sajid bhai. Stay strong.”
Shocked and totally heartbroken to hear about Wajid bhai's passing away. This was not his time to go. May Allah bless his soul and give the family strength to bear this huge loss. My heart goes out to Sajid bhai. Stay strong. RIP #WajidKhan
— Mohit Chauhan (@_MohitChauhan) June 1, 2020
Wajid Bhai you were the nicest, nicest nicest man! Always smiling. Always singing. All heart. Every music session with him was memorable. You will truly be missed wajid bhai. ?? #WajidKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 31, 2020
I’m shocked!! I’ve lost a dear brother Wajid! I can’t come to grips with this tragic news… He was such a beautiful soul..
Oh dear Lord, Please have mercy…?
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون
May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus…Ameen. ?
#WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020
Wajid along with his brother Sajid also served as a mentor on singing reality shows “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012” and “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar”. The composer duo also scored IPL 4 theme song, “Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadaka”, which was sung by Wajid.
