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.
"Deeply saddened and shocked at the demise of Wajid Bhai. I have grown up watching him, attending music sessions with him and Dad, I started my career with him and he has been my mentor whenever it came to music. I still cant believe that he is no more between us," tweeted Jackky Bhagnani.
"Rest in peace Wajid bhai 🙏🏽 will never forget our Tevar music sittings together , full of life and extremely talented , you will be deeply missed ... condolences to the family 🙏🙏" wrote Sanjay Kapoor as he shared a photo of the late music composer on Instagram.
"My brother Wajid bhai left today .. We studied together in college right from F.Y.J.C. We struggled together to become something in our life. We have always been so close. Our parents were very close friends. .I just can’t believe he is gone. A guy with such a pure heart. How much time we have spent together. .It’s not a good day for me, I lost such a beautiful friend," wrote celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim on Instagram.
"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," wrote Remo D'Souza on Instagram.
"Best memory spent with him will be treasured for life. Rest in peace, my brother," wrote choreographer Bosco on Instagram.
"Wajid my friend gone too soon. Knew you for over 20 years now and the one thing that I will never forget is that smile on your face. A man with amazing talent and an ever smiling face that's how I will always remember you. Love and strength to the family," tweeted Shreyas Talpade.
"Too early to go. Talented, humble and endearing Wajid Khan. Deeply anguished on your passing away. Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give you all strength to bear this loss. #RIPWajidKhan #WajidKhan," tweeted Boney Kapoor.
“Extremely saddened at the untimely demise of Wajid Sir. A musician par excellence. My condolences to his family & friends,” the actress tweeted.
"Shocked to hear about the passing of Wajid Khan. He was one of the most talented artists I have worked with, a good friend and such a pure soul. The music industry suffers a huge loss today. My thoughts & prayers are with the family & his loved ones. We will miss you. #RIP" Bhushan Kumar tweeted on knowing the demise of Wajid Khan.
Music composer SS Thaman mourned the loss of Wajid Khan. In a tweet, he mentioned, "A lovely composer true musician. Very big loss for our musical fraternity #Gonetoosoon. May your soul rest in peace. Strength to the family"
Music composer Rochak Kohli told indianexpress.com, "I am deeply saddened and shocked. It is a great loss."
Madhuri Dixit shared on Twitter, "Extremely sad to hear the news of Wajid Khan's passing. Gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans in grief!"
An emotional Shreya Ghoshal wrote on Instagram, "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 was a newcomer in the industry when I first met you, but you made me feel like family, so touched by your humility, sensitivity, dedication, unrelenting love for doing good for people, above and beyond being a supremely gifted composer singer. Every time we spoke you said you have made so many beautiful melodies that you want record, you were an unstoppable force of music. I pray that wherever you are, you are resting in peace. May god give strength to the family. This goodbye is too difficult. R.I.P"
Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Neha Kakkar and others posted photos on social media remembering Wajid Khan.
Sunil Grover posted a photo of Wajid Khan on Instagram with a caption that read, "Wajid bhai you will be missed. The music, passion about your work and your humility. With a heavy heart we say good bye to you. Rest is peace."