RFAK, Adnan Siddiqui express grief over the death of Bollywood composer Wajid Khan

Bollywood music composer Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame has reportedly died from complications due to COVID-19 early Monday morning in India. He was only 42 years old.

Music composer Salim Merchant, who first confirmed the news of Wajid’s death, said the composer was hospitalised recently at Surana Hospital, Chembur where his condition deteriorated.

“He had multiple issues. He had a kidney issue and had a transplant a while ago. But recently he got to know about kidney infection… He was on the ventilator for the last four days, after his situation started getting worse. Kidney infection was the beginning and then he got critical,” Salim said.

Following the news of his death, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Adnan Siddiqui, who have worked with the composer on several projects, expressed their grief at the loss of their “brother”.

I have just lost my brother today. Wajid bhai was more then a friend and a composer to me. May Allah Bless him Jannat. Ameen pic.twitter.com/eEo0lej1a9

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) May 31, 2020

In an emotional video message, Khan said that Wajid Bhai “left too soon” and prayed for the deceased.

Deeply saddened today ! I have just lost my brother today. Wajid bhai was more than a friend and a composer to me. May Allah Bless him Jannat. Ameen pic.twitter.com/wS4dxjhaVB

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) May 31, 2020

Meanwhil, Siddiqui said that this was the “deepest loss of 2020” for him personally.

“Gone too soon, am shattered beyond repair,” said the actor, recalling that his fondest memories of Mumbai were with Wajid and his brother Sajid.

Siddiqui also shared that his “weekends are not complete without chatting with both the brothers and they will be incomplete without you Wajid”.

“I will forever remember you as ever smiling, singing songs on the phone bhai…why did you go away so soon,” wrote Siddiqui.

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Wajid along with brother Sajid made their debut as music directors with Salman Khan’s Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. Over the years, they had composed the music for several of Khan’s films including Hello Brother, Garv, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, God Tussi Great Ho, Wanted, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, Veer and Dabangg (1, 2 and 3). Rahat had collaborated with Wajid on several songs for Salman’s films including the super hit Tere Mast Mast Do Nain.

Bollywood also took to social media to express their shock and grief at the composer’s untimely death.

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

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

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

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

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

— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2020

Rest in peace #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/WB6UbU9xTk

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) June 1, 2020