Wajid Khan Passes Away: Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor & others mourn the music composer's demise
Wajid Khan Passes Away: Varun Dhawan, Arbaaz Khan, Preity Zinta and others mourn the music composer's demise - 3
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The year 2020 has not started on a great note. After our country lost some real gems which include Bollywood stars Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor and noted sports personalities Chuni Goswami and Balbir Singh Sr, music composer Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame has passed away. The reason behind his sudden demise is now yet known. However, reports state that he passed away due to a suspected COVID 19 infection. As per sources, the music composer had not been keeping well for quite some time and had frequent health issues too.
This heartbreaking news has come as a shock to everyone out there especially the Bollywood industry who have worked with the amazing composer. Varun Dhawan, Preity Zinta, Bipasha Basu, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, Reema Kagti, Shankar Mahadevan and others are grief-stricken after getting to know this shocking news and have taken to social media to bid their last goodbyes to the departed soul. While Varun wrote, "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", music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani wrote. "Hard to believe we won't meet again, talk again, laugh again, @wajidkhan_live (in front, in the picture). @sajidk21 my brother, you will never be alone and our brother will never be forgotten."
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For the uninitiated, Wajid Khan along with his brother Sajid Khan first scored music for Salman Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. They have worked as music directors for the film Hello Brother, Chori Chori and more. The music duo has also composed music for several films starring Salman Khan, which include Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Tere Naam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger and more.
Check out the celebrities tweets and posts here:
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
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.
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) June 1, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/5KC97cLJJ6
— Iulia Vantur (@IuliaVantur) June 1, 2020
RIP #WajidKhan my strength and love to your family and loves ones. #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/bp0xohWDtz
— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) June 1, 2020
Oh God !Shocking ! Sad ! Tragic ! Can’t believe this . My heartfelt condolences to Sajidbhai and family . May god give u all courage to overcome this great tragedy .We will miss u and ur music @wajidkhan7 . RIP Om Shanti #sajidkhan pic.twitter.com/Z44SIo6ygj
— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) June 1, 2020
Rest in harmony my friend. Had the pleasure of working with both Sajid-Wajid most loving and brilliant. My condolences to his family and especially Sajid. #RIPWajidKhan
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 1, 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
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
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- pic.twitter.com/dPPCP1AyDc
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 1, 2020
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!!
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 1, 2020
Just heard the sad news of #WajidKhan passing away ... such a great contribution to Cinema of our times ... my condolences to the family ... may his soul rest In peace .
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) June 1, 2020
Just can’t believe this heartbreaking newsA true lover of music in every sense, incredibly talented & one of the happiest souls gone too soon. RIP Wajid bhai. Allah aapko jannat naseeb karein. You, ur smile & ur music will be missed. My love and duas to the family #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/JITIWKJ4nL
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) June 1, 2020
#RIPWajidKhan your music will always live on...deepest condolences to the family and loved ones ....gone too soon.....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 1, 2020
Mentioning about his last meet with the music composer, Ronit Roy tweeted,
#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.
— Ronit Bose Roy (@RonitBoseRoy) June 1, 2020
Another legend gone too soon. Rest in peace #WajidBhai pic.twitter.com/hEaJvDGyqm
— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) June 1, 2020
Alia Bhatt's mom and actress Soni Razdan expressed her condolences and tweeted,
Extremely sad. This just gets worse and worse. RIP Wajid Khan https://t.co/x4Yp4WAmeL
— Soni Razdan (@Soni_Razdan) June 1, 2020
Gone too soon #WajidKhan.. thank you for the musicdeepest condolences to his family.
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) June 1, 2020
Amitabh Bachchan expressing his shock tweeted,
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
Actress Daisy Shah mourned the demise of the composer by adding a picture of him and giving condolences to his family.
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. pic.twitter.com/mibZxNu31Q
— Daisy Shah (@ShahDaisy25) June 1, 2020
Producer Nikkhil Advani mentioned about a sweet gesture of Wajid Khan as he mourned his death.
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
— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) June 1, 2020
Parineeti Chopra mentioned about her session with the amazing composer in her tweet.
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
RIP Wajid Khan. Gone way too soon. My deepest condolence to the family.
— Reema Kagti (@kagtireema) 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
Can’t believe!! This is heartbreaking. You ll be truly missed I would always say Waah for #wajidkhan Wajid bhai you have left the physical plane too early but you will always bring a smile to us with the memorable songs you have given to Bollywood #RestInPeace #sajidwajid pic.twitter.com/4mDEuY0oDL
— Shweta Rohira (@ShwetaRohira) May 31, 2020
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 #RestInPeace @wajidkhan7 pic.twitter.com/zX1Jtc2kyI
— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2020
I am shocked and shattered ..my old friend composer #Wajid of #SajidWajid has left us! I shudder to think What more is in store for us??? Alvida bhai pic.twitter.com/wH8N9aaTK3
— Jeet Gannguli (@jeetmusic) 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
Sad and heartbreaking news . RIP @wajidkhan7 May god give strength to the family for this huge loss
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) June 1, 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
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Anonymous 2 months ago
Innalillahi. Wa. Innaelayhi. Rajiwon
Anonymous 2 months ago
sad..he was too young to go..need to strenghthen the medical system in our country now more than never..he probably contracted covid at the hospital.
Anonymous 2 months ago
That sucks. He wrote and sung a lot of popular songs.