One half of Bollywood’s famous music composing duo Sajid-Wajid, Wajid Khan passed away early Monday morning aged 42. Wajid passed away in a Mumbai hospital due to complications related to a kidney infection. The siblings, Sajid and Wajid, sons of Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan, made their Bollywood debut with Salman Khan’s Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, and composed for several of his films including Hello Brother and Wanted and all three Dabangg films among severa others.
“He died of a cardiac arrest,” Sajid told PTI while music director Salim Merchant told the news agency, “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. Kidney infection was the beginning and then he got critical.” The agency also quoted a source close to the musician’s family as saying, “He had coronavirus. When you already have heart and kidney issues, your immunity is low. His situation worsened in the last few days.”
Bollywood has been mourning his death with tweets, as large congregations are not allowed because of Coronavirus-imposed lockdown.
Wajid Vil always love, respect, remember n miss u as a person n ur talent, Love u n may your beautiful soul rest in peace …
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) June 1, 2020
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
Wajid you will be missed brother ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2KzkYYqbnp
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) June 1, 2020
Rest in peace Wajid Bhai! You left us too soon… Will always remember how you called me your lucky charm… deepest condolences to the family! pic.twitter.com/ZqHDAyknOf
— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) June 1, 2020
shocked hearing this news @wajidkhan7 bhai was extremely close to me and my family. He was one of the most positive people to be around. We will miss u Wajid bhai thank u for the music 🎵 pic.twitter.com/jW2C2ooZ3P
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2020
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
RIP Wajid bhai ☹️ you will be deeply missed. The music industry has lost a gem. Gone to soon. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and friends. Allah jannat naseeb kare 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UfD9yVj829
— Arbaaz Khan (@arbaazSkhan) June 1, 2020
I can’t believe I am writing this. It feels unreal… Wajid bhai, I close my eyes and only see your smiling face. You always saw positivity in any situation, gave so much warmth, happiness and strength to everyone around you. pic.twitter.com/ZFXNbgYYE9
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) June 1, 2020
