Wajid Khan was 42. (Photo: Sajid-Wajid/Facebook)
Wajid Khan of Bollywood music composer duo Sajid-Wajid passed away on Sunday in Mumbai. He was 42.
Wajid along with brother Sajid made their debut as music directors with Salman Khan’s Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. They went on to compose music for several Salman movies like Hello Brother, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Garv, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, God Tussi Great Ho, Wanted, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, Veer and Dabangg (1, 2 and 3) among more.
Wajid Khan also crooned songs like Soni De Nakhre, Jalwa, Hud Hud Dabangg and Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita.
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Singer, music directors, actors and filmmakers took to social media to pay tribute to Wajid.
Abhishek Bachchan took to Twitter to express his grief over the loss of Wajid Khan. "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," the actor tweeted.
Remembering Wajid Khan, Amit Trivedi wrote on Twitter, "Wonderful composer, wonderful human being Wajid bhai gone too soon. deeply saddened to hear this. may god give strength to his family and friends"
"Have woken up to this terrible terrible news of Wajid’s passing away .. Whenever we met we talked about music and things in general.. he had this childlike innocent mischievous smile that i can never forget . Sang a beautiful song #Kanha for #SajidWajid sad day," singer Rekha Bhardwaj expressed on Twitter.
"Shattered hearing about the untimely demise of #WajidKhan. I can't believe he is gone so soon! Rest In Peace Wajid. We will miss you!" Isha Koppikar tweeted remembering Wajid Khan.
"Just woke up to this terrible terrible news is Wajid passing away. Good lord, take good care of him. Bless his dear ones," Anubhav Sinha mentioned on Twitter.
"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," Riteish Deshmukh expressed on Twitter.
"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 tweeted.
Sharing a picture on her Instagram, Monali Thakur wrote, "My heart bleeds to even imagine the reality.. #wajidbhai you were indeed one of the sweetest and warmest people I ever knew.. I still can’t believe this.. the hour long conversations and your fun filled smile will be missed for good.. Hope you rest in peace dear brother..... You will be missed so much... Your positive energy which is such a rare thing these days, will be missed painfully by the ones who knew you.. loved you"
Tollywood music composer Devi Sri Prasad is "shocked & deeply saddened by the news of the sudden demise of Wajid Khan." He wrote, "Gone too soon :( May his Soul Rest in Peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May God give strength to the family."
"Positive, encouraging and full of life is how I remember Wajid bhai @wajidkhan7 It’s just so sad and shocking that he has left us too soon Will always miss the way he passionately beat boxed when presenting a new song Condolences to the family," Kunal Kemmu tweeted remembering Wajid Khan.
Akshay Kumar mourned the "untimely demise" of Wajid Khan. "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," the actor said via Twitter.
Adnan Sami posted a picture with Wajid Khan on 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...May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen.'
Actor Aahana Kumra tweeted, "Gone too soon #WajidKhan ...Shocked and heartbroken to hear this....may your soul Rest In Peace.."
"Just can’t believe this heartbreaking news. A 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" Sophie Choudry expressed on Twitter.
Tusshar Kapoor posted on Twitter, "RIP Wajid Bhai...gone too soon! Prayers & Strength for the family!"
Karan Johar mourned Wajid Khan's demise. He took to Twitter and expressed, "your music will always live on...deepest condolences to the family and loved ones ....gone too soon...."
Director Hansal Mehta 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."
"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," tweeted Arbaaz Khan.
Rajeev Khandelwal took to Twitter and wrote, "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"