Well-known music composer Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame has died at the age of 42 on 1st June 2020 in Mumbai. The music composer had been admitted to a hospital due to health complications. The reason behind his sudden demise is now yet known. But, 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.

Celebs like Varun Dhawan, Arbaaz Khan, Preity Zinta, Bipasha Basu, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, and others have taken to social media to bid their last goodbyes to the departed soul. Actor 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", while 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."

Other celebs mourned the demise of the composer through their posts on social media. Daisy Shah tweeted, “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.” Nikkhil Advani wrote, “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”. Parineeti Chopra tweeted, “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”. Reema Kagti wrote, “RIP Wajid Khan. Gone way too soon. My deepest condolence to the family.” Bipasha Basu tweeted, “Sad and heartbreaking news . RIP @wajidkhan7 May god give strength to the family for this huge loss”. Arbaaz Khan wrote, “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”.

For the information, 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 movie Hello Brother, Chori Chori and more. The music duo has also composed music for numerous movies starring Salman Khan, which include Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Tere Naam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger and more.

Our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and friends. RIP Wajid Khan.

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