Wajid Khan passes away: Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, others pay tribute to music composer
Bollywood composer-singer Wajid Khan of the popular sibling composer duo Sajid-Wajid passed away at 42. He left his fans and firnds in shock. Several celebrities like Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan, Sonu Nigam, and others paid condolences on social media.
Singer-composer Wajid Khan of music director duo Sajid-Wajid, popular for their work on superstar Salman Khan's films such as Wanted, Dabangg and Ek Tha Tiger, died in early hours of Monday in a city hospital due to complications arising from a kidney infection, that included cardiac arrest and coronavirus infection. He was 42. Music composer Salim Merchant, who confirmed the news of Wajid's death, said the composer was hospitalised 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. Kidney infection was the beginning and then he got critical," Salim said.
Wajid's last composition was superstar Salman Khan's lockdown song 'Pyaar Karona'. As soon as the news of his death broke online, shocked Bollywood celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Sonu Nigam, Priety Zinta, Shankar Mahadevan, and others took to social media to express grief and pay tribute.
Live updates : Bollywood express grief over the death of Bollywood composer Wajid Khan
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June 01, 2020 7:08 PM (IST)
Sonu Nigam pays emotional tribute to dear friend Wajid Khan live on YouTube
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June 01, 2020 6:57 PM (IST)
Karan Johar condoles Wajid Khan's death
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June 01, 2020 6:39 PM (IST)
Sonu Nigam to pay musical tribute
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June 01, 2020 6:05 PM (IST)
Rashami Desai expresses grief
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June 01, 2020 6:03 PM (IST)
Asim Riaz condoles Wajid Khan's death
Bigg Boss 13's Asim Riaz took to Twitter and wrote, "Shocked to hear the news of Wajid khan passing away..REST IN PEACE #WAJIDKHAN".
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June 01, 2020 6:00 PM (IST)
Wajid bhai was more than a friend and a composer to me: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
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June 01, 2020 2:59 PM (IST)
Katrina Kaif remembers Wajid Khan after his sudden demise
Taking to Instagram and sharing the photo of late music composer, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif wrote, "Rip wajid bhai will always remember your smile."
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June 01, 2020 2:05 PM (IST)
Anup Jalota sad over the demise of music composer Wajid Khan
Anup Jalota also expressed grief over Wajid Khan's death. Have a look at what the 'Bhajan Samrat' said:
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June 01, 2020 2:03 PM (IST)
Sonakshi Sinha on Wajid Khan's death: You called me your lucky charm
Dabangg actress Sonakshi Sinha mourned Wajid's death and tweeted, "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!"
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June 01, 2020 2:01 PM (IST)
Jacqueline Fernandez is heartbroken after Wajid Khan's death
Taking to Instagram, Jacqueline shared a photo of music composer Wajid along with a broken heart emoji.
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June 01, 2020 1:49 PM (IST)
Salman Khan mours Wajid Khan's death
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June 01, 2020 12:10 PM (IST)
Mahima Chaudhry remembers Wajid Khan
Taking to Instagram, she wrote, "WAJID bhai you will be missed . Too young to go..deeply saddened.#RIP."
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June 01, 2020 12:02 PM (IST)
Arjun Kapoor can't believe Wajid Khan is no more
Sharing a throwback photo with the music composer, Arjun wrote, "I still can’t believe it... feels like yesterday we were doing sittings for Tevar. One of the warmest & most decent souls I had the pleasure of knowing. Always a smile on his face & a song in his heart... Thank You Wajid bhai for the music & the memories. Rest in peace dear friend."
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June 01, 2020 12:01 PM (IST)
Remo Dsouza expresses grief
Taking to Instagram, Remo shared a photo with Wajid and wrote, "One of the sweetest and most positive person in this industry always so full of energy ..... RIP BROTHER ... ( Wajid bhai ) Gone to soon .... prayers and wishes to the family."
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June 01, 2020 11:38 AM (IST)
Manoj Bajpayee mourns the death of Wajid Khan
Manoj tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the passing away of our dear Wajid bhai !! May almighty give strength to his family to bear this huge loss !!Rest in peace bhai!!"
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June 01, 2020 11:37 AM (IST)
Iulia Vantur's goodbye message for Wajid Khan: Thank u for the amazing legacy
Iulia Vantur shared Wajid's photo and wrote, "Kind, gentle and immensely talented. U will live in our hearts forever. Thank u for the amazing legacy u have created Your voice will caress our hearts. We love u Wajid Bhai. Rest in peace and love #wajidkhan #rip #love #respect #music #composer #singer #kindness."
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June 01, 2020 11:35 AM (IST)
Akshay Kumar shocked at Wajid Khan's death
Akshay wrote, "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."
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June 01, 2020 10:47 AM (IST)
Sonam Kapoor mourns Wajid Khan's death
Sharing an old photo with the music composer, Sonam wrote alongside, "Rest in peace #WajidKhan"
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June 01, 2020 10:12 AM (IST)
Tony Kakkar on Wajid Khan's death: Huge loss to the music industry
Tony wrote, "Huge loss to the music industry. Can’t believe he is no more. Gone too soon #WajidKhan bhai.. Rest in peace."
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June 01, 2020 10:11 AM (IST)
Anupam Kher shocked over Wajid Khan's 'untimely demise'
Anupam Kher took to Twitter and wrote, "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."
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June 01, 2020 10:01 AM (IST)
Raj Babbar moruns Wajid Khan's death
He tweeted, "Terrible to hear that the extremely talented Wajid Khan is no more. His demise is like a rude jolt. Voice behind so many big hits & a great composer- he'll always be remembered for that friendly smile which was his best identity. RIP #WajidKhan Khan. You shall always be admired."
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June 01, 2020 10:00 AM (IST)
Ritesh Deshmukh 'deeply saddened & shocked' over Wajid Khan's death news
Taking to Twitter, Riteish wrote, "Deeply saddened & shocked by the passing away of a wonderful musical maestro @wajidkhan7 - rest in glory my friend. I will miss your smile, your humour.. countless late nights made melodious with your impromptu singing. Condolences to #Sajid bhai and the entire family-"
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June 01, 2020 9:27 AM (IST)
Hansal Mehta sad over Wajid Khan's death
He tweeted, "Damnit Wajid. Gone too soon. The songs you sang to me when I was depressed and made Barista in Andheri my retreat will never be forgotten. See you there some day you generous soul.."
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June 01, 2020 9:26 AM (IST)
Ravi Dubey heartbroken over Wajid Khan's death
Television actor Ravi Dubey shared an old photo with Wajid and wrote, "heartbroken Rest in peace wajid bhai."
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June 01, 2020 9:25 AM (IST)
Karan Johar on Wajid Khan's death: Your music will always live on
Bollywood filmmaker mourned the death of Wajid Khan and wrote, "#RIPWajidKhan your music will always live on...deepest condolences to the family and loved ones ....gone too soon....."
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June 01, 2020 8:51 AM (IST)
Bipasha Basu heartbroken over Wajid Khan's death
Bipasha wrote, "Sad and heartbreaking news . RIP @wajidkhan7 May god give strength to the family for this huge loss."
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June 01, 2020 8:50 AM (IST)
Reema Kagti on Wajid Khan's death: Gone way too soon
Reema Kagti wrote, "RIP Wajid Khan. Gone way too soon. My deepest condolence to the family."
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June 01, 2020 8:49 AM (IST)
Parineeti Chopra on Wajid Khan's death: You were the nicest man
Parineeti tweeted, "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."
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June 01, 2020 8:48 AM (IST)
Nikhil Advani mourns Wajid's death
Tweeting about Wajid, Nikhil wrote, "One thing I will remember about #wajid bhai was that he loved the film industry. Selfless he would call and talk about a song he had just heard from a film of mine. Then call the composer, lyricists and singers. He loved being part of this fraternity. Always smiling. #RIPWajid."
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June 01, 2020 8:47 AM (IST)
Daisy Shah: Rest in peace Wajid Bhai
Actress Daisy Shah wrote, "Rest in peace Wajid Bhai. I am deeply saddened by the news that you are no more with us. Your contribution to the music industry will be remembered forever. You will be missed @wajidkhan7 My condolences to his family."
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June 01, 2020 8:46 AM (IST)
Farah Khan on Wajid Khan's death: Gone too soon
Farah tweeted, "Gone too soon #WajidKhan.. thank you for the music deepest condolences to his family."
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June 01, 2020 8:45 AM (IST)
Amitabh Bachchan expresses grief over Wajid's death
Taking to Twitter, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "T 3548 - Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence."
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June 01, 2020 8:42 AM (IST)
Soni Razdan extremely sad over Wajid Khan's death
Soni tweeted, "Extremely sad. This just gets worse and worse. RIP Wajid Khan."
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June 01, 2020 8:41 AM (IST)
Ronit Roy condoles Wajid Khan's death
Ronit took to Twitter and wrote, "#Waiidbhai of #Sajidwajid passes away too soon. The last time I met him he was recovering finely from a cardiac arrest. You will stay with us in your music. R.I.P."
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June 01, 2020 8:38 AM (IST)
Ranveer Singh heartbroken over Wajid Khan's death
Taking to Instagram stories, Ranveer Singh shared a photo of the composer along with an emoji of a broken heart.
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June 01, 2020 8:36 AM (IST)
Arbaaz Khan condoles the death of Wajid Khan
Wajid Khan made his debut through the film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya which featured Arbaaz Khan in lead role. The actor mourned Wajid's death and wrote, "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."
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June 01, 2020 8:01 AM (IST)
Tulsi Kumar can't believe Wajid Khan is no more
Taking to Twitter, Tulsi wrote, "This cannot be true ! I can’t believe that Wajid bhai has left us .. In state of complete shock ! Worked with u on so many songs and just met u a while ago @wajidkhan7 .. May your soul Rest In Peace May god give strength to the family to bear this huge loss."
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June 01, 2020 7:59 AM (IST)
Sona Mohapatra is 'stunned & sad' at Wajid Khan's death
Sona wrote, "Heartbreaking news. Wajid no more. Spent time on the SRGMP show with him as a co-judge & he was so kind & generous. I know he was ailing for a while, regret not picking up the phone on him in this lockdown. Stunned & sad."
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June 01, 2020 7:58 AM (IST)
Rajeev Khandelwal on Wajid's death: One of the best guys I knew
Rajeev tweeted, "This is such a heartbreaking news. One of the best guys I knew. So loving ..so compassionate. And such a contagious smile which always came from his heart. You will be missed #WajidKhan."
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June 01, 2020 6:57 AM (IST)
Madhur Bhandarkar mourns Wajid Khan's death
He tweeted, "Shocked to hear the demise of music composer @wajidkhan7 , My deepest condolences to his family members & friends. RIP."
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June 01, 2020 6:55 AM (IST)
Harshdeep Kaur expresses grief over Wajid Khan's death
Tweeting about Wajid, the singer wrote, "My deep condolences to #WajidKhan Ji’s family. Still can’t believe that he is no more. Have always seen him smiling and spreading joy around him. Huge loss to the music industry."
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June 01, 2020 6:52 AM (IST)
Shankar Mahadevan sad over the demise of Wajid Khan
Shankar Mahadevan wrote, "Am just not able to come to terms with this ! Shocking ! Good bye dear brother.. love you .. till we meet on the other side ! Prayers for your peaceful journey Wajidbhai."
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June 01, 2020 6:50 AM (IST)
Vishal Dadlani mourns the death of Wajid Khan
A heartbroken Vishal Dadlani tweeted, "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."
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June 01, 2020 6:48 AM (IST)
Varun Dhawan on Wajid Khan's death: We will miss u
Actor Varun Dhawan tweeted, "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."
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June 01, 2020 6:47 AM (IST)
Sonu Nigam also shared the news of Wajid Khan's death
Taking to Instagram, Sonu shared a photo with the late composer and wrote, "My Brother Wajid left us."
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June 01, 2020 6:46 AM (IST)
Preity Zinta expresses grief on Wajid Khan's death
Preity Zinta wrote on Twitter, "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."
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June 01, 2020 6:41 AM (IST)
Adnan Sami on Wajid Khan's death: I’ve lost a dear brother
Popular singer Adnan Sami took to Twitter and wrote, "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...May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen."
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June 01, 2020 6:40 AM (IST)
Salim Merchant pays condolences
Salim tweeted, "Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken . Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un."
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June 01, 2020 6:38 AM (IST)
Priyanka Chopra calls Wajid Khan's death terrible
Tweeting on the same, Priyanka Chopra wrote, “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”