The music industry has lost a talented artist, Wajid Khan, who was part of the music director duo Sajid-Wajid. Sadly, he died due to complications from a kidney infection at 42. Reports suggest that he was also diagnosed with COVID-19.
Music composer Salim Merchant said to the media, “He had multiple issues. He had a kidney issue and had a transplant a while ago. But recently, he got to know about a 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 duo of music composers started their journey in Bollywood with Salman’s movie Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya in 1998. Since then, they have collaborated on many of his films, such as Tere Naam, Tumko Na Bhool Payenge, Partner, and the famous Dabangg series. They have recently worked on two songs for Salman – Pyaar Karona and Bhai Bhai, which the actor has released on his YouTube channel.
Following the news of the composer’s passing, several members of the entertainment industry paid their respects on Twitter. Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Adnan Sami, Preity Zinta, and Sonu Nigam were among those who mourned Wajid’s death.
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
#WajidKhan shocking! A super talented rockstar of our generation! Gone too soon ! U will be missed bro ! RIP @wajidkhan7 🙏🏼
— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) June 1, 2020
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
I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I’m so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 2020
Deeply shocked & saddened by the untimely demise of greatly talented #WajidKhan of the #SajidWajid team. I had met him at few occasions. He was very humble, courteous and always smiling. May God give his family the courage to deal with this loss. Will pray to almighty. 🙏
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) June 1, 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
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