Bollywood mourns music director Wajid Khan's death
Mumbai/IBNS: The entire Indian film industry has mourned the death of music director Wajid Khan of the Sajid-Wajid, who passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Monday.
Wajid died due to complications arising from a kidney infection. He was also infected with Covid-19.
Mourning the death of the 42-year old music director, acting legend Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence."
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— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 1, 2020
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."
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
Priyanka Chopra Jonas said, "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."
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
Priyanka's actress sister Parineeti Chopra said, "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."
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
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor tweeted, "An irreplaceable loss for the music industry. Wajid Khan will be missed deeply but he will live on through his music and the lives he touched with it. My heartfelt condolences to the family."
An irreplaceable loss for the music industry. Wajid Khan will be missed deeply but he will live on through his music and the lives he touched with it. My heartfelt condolences to the family.ðŸ™ðŸ»
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) June 1, 2020
Singer Shreya Ghoshal said, "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."
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
Singer Adnan Sami tweeted, "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...Ø¥Ùنَّا Ù„Ùلّه٠وَإÙنَّـا Ø¥Ùلَيْه٠رَاجÙعون May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen."
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..
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020
Oh dear Lord, Please have mercy...ðŸ™
Ø¥Ùنَّا Ù„Ùلّه٠وَإÙنَّـا Ø¥Ùلَيْه٠رَاجÙعون
May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen. 🤲
#WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM
Actress Bhumi Pednekar tweeted, "Extremely sad and heart broken to hear about the demise of #WajidKhan. Wajid bhai you will be missed. My condolences to the family and loved ones."
Extremely sad and heart broken to hear about the demise of #WajidKhan. Wajid bhai you will be missed. My condolences to the family and loved ones ðŸ™ðŸ»
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) June 1, 2020
Life Of Wajid Khan In Brief
Wajid Khan (his brother is Sajid Khan of the musical duo) was the son of Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan, a tabla player.
Sajid–Wajid scored music for several Salman Khan movies beginning with 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' in 1998. In 1999, they scored music for Sonu Nigam's album 'Deewaana' and in the same year, they scored for the film Hello Brother and wrote the songs 'Hata Saawan Ki Ghata', 'Chupke Se Koi Aayega' and 'Hello Brother'.
They composed music for several films such as 'Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai' (2002), 'Gunaah' (2002), 'Chori Chori' (2003), 'The Killer' (2006), 'Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar' (2006), 'Jaane Hoga Kya' (2006) among others.
They had also composed music for several films starring Salman Khan, which include 'Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge' (2002), 'Tere Naam' (2003), 'Garv' (2004), 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' (2004), 'Partner' (2007), 'Hello' (2008), 'God Tussi Great Ho' (2008), 'Wanted' (2009), 'Main Aur Mrs Khanna', (2009), 'Veer' (2010), 'Dabangg' (2010), 'No Problem' (2010) and 'Ek Tha Tiger' (2012; "Mashallah" only).
(Image Credit: Wajid Khan Twitter)
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