Wajid Khan passes away, Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar mourn the loss of the music composer

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

June 1, 2020 - 9:20 AM IST

The deadly coronavirus has spread like wildfire around the world. India has been in lockdown since March end in order to contain the spread of the virus. In the latest news, Wajid Khan of the music composer duo Sajid-Wajid has passed away due to COVID-19 at the age of 42. Sonu Nigam confirmed the news post-midnight on June 1 by sharing a photo with the music composer on his Instagram.

Wajid Khan passes away, Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar mourn the loss of the music composer

As per sources, the music composer had already pre-existing kidney condition before he tested positive for COVID-19. He was admitted to the hospital and was reportedly on a ventilator.

Tributes have been pouring in for Wajid Khan who worked with several artists and actors in the past. Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, Parineeti Chopra are amongst the few who are grieving the untimely passing of the music composer.

Check out the tweets:

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 ????????
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 1, 2020

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

#RIPWajidKhan your music will always live on...deepest condolences to the family and loved ones ....gone too soon.....❤️????
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 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

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

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???????? #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/JITIWKJ4nL
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) June 1, 2020

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.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 1, 2020

Gone too soon #WajidKhan.. thank you for the music????????deepest condolences to his family.
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) June 1, 2020

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

I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I’m so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 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

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.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 1, 2020

My deepest condolences and prayers with all the loved ones and all those mourning the passing of Wajid Khan. What a deeply tragic loss of a life so young... #RIPWajidKhan
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) June 1, 2020

Really really sad news of the passing away of Wajid Khan.. too young to go, such an amazingly loving guy and talent, will miss him a lot ???? .. rest in peace brother, hope you’re in a better place. ????????❤️
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) May 31, 2020

Shocked to hear the demise of music composer @wajidkhan7 , My deepest condolences to his family members & friends. RIP ????
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) May 31, 2020

Devastated to hear news coming in that one of my childhood friends, music director @wajidkhan7 of Sajid-Wajid has succumbed to #COVID19! Am shocked beyond words! @SajidMusicKhan, mere bhai, sending hugs to you and the family. This is so, so sad. #RIP
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) May 31, 2020

Heartbroken. Both @SajidMusicKhan and @wajidkhan7 have been close & true friends. The kind who might see the light on and show up at our studio in the middle of the night just to meet and talk and share a laugh. Can't believe Wajid and I will never speak again.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) 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

Rest in peace #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/WB6UbU9xTk
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) June 1, 2020

Wajid Khan and Sajid Khan, music director duo, are the sons of Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan, a tabla player. They first worked together for Salman Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. They worked as composers for Salman’s films like Hello Brother, 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) among others.