Wajid Khan Photograph:( Twitter )
Read in Hindi
Bollywood: In a heartbreaking news from the Bollywood circles, singer-composer Wajid Khan of music director duo Sajid-Wajid is no more. He died at the age of 42 in a Mumbai city hospital of complications arising from a kidney infection for which he was being treated since a couple of days.
The duo is best known for their work with Salman Khan in his films like ‘Wanted’, ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’.
Wajid Khan’s death was confirmed by music composer Salim Merchant who said that Wajid had been admitted at Surana hospital, Chembur where his condition deteriorated. Salim Merchant told PTI, "He had multiple issues. He had a kidney issue and had a transplant a short time ago. But recently he need to realize kidney infection... He was on the ventilator for the last four days, after his situation started getting worse. Kidney infection was the start then he got critical.”
As soon as the news came out, Bollywood celebs took to social media to pay their tributes. Priyanka Chopra wrote, "The one thing i will be able to 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.”
Akshay Kumar wrote, "Shocked and saddened to listen to about the untimely demise of #WajidKhan, talented and ever-smiling...gone timely . May God give strength to his family during this difficult time 🙏🏻"
Varun Dhawan shared an image of his father David Dhawan with Wajid and wrote, "Shocked hearing this news @wajidkhan7 bhai was extremely on the brink of me and my family. He was one among the foremost positive people to be around. We will miss you Wajid bhai many thanks for the music.”
Music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani said he was "heartbroken" after hearing the news. "Both @SajidMusicKhan and @wajidkhan7 are close & true friends. The kind who might see the sunshine on and show up at our studio within the middle of the night just to satisfy and talk and share amusing . Can't believe Wajid and that i will never speak again," he wrote.
Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan said he was still unable to return to terms with the news of Wajid's demise. "Shocking ! Good bye dear brother.. love you .. till we meet on the opposite side ! Prayers for your peaceful journey Wajid bhai," he tweeted.
Preity Zinta wrote, "I wont to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I’m so heartbroken that I didn't get to mention Goodbye my sweet
@wajidkhan7 i will be able to miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon"
The music composer duo made their Bollywood debut with Salman's 1998 movie ‘Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya’ and went on to figure on actor's various films including ‘Garv’, ‘Tere Naam’, ‘Tumko Na Bhool Payenge’, ‘Partner’ and the others.
Wajid also did playback for Salman in chartbusters like ‘Mera He Jalwa’, ‘Fevicol Se’ and for Akshay Kumar in ‘Chinta Ta Chita Chita’ from the film ‘Rowdy Rathore’, among others. He recently co-composed Salman's songs ‘Pyaar Karona’ and 'Bhai Bhai'.