Music composer Wajid succumbs to Corona |
Famous music composer Wajid Khan, of composer duo Sajid-Wajid has died at the age of 42. Wajid had a kidney related ailment and had a transplant a while ago. He was on life support for the last 4 days due to a kidney infection. Starting their career in 1998 with Salman Khan-starrer Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Sajid-Wajid scored music for many films of the superstar including Dabangg franchise, Hello Brother, Wanted and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. They had recently composed the Salman Khan`s single, Bhai Bhai, as well. Bollywood fraternity mourned the demise of the singer-composer. The news was confirmed by singer Sonu Nigam, who wrote in an Instagram post, “My brother Wajid left us.” Actor Priyanka Chopra, Composer Salim Merchant, Singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo & Singer Tulsi Kumar amongst many others took to social media to share their feelings. Along with composing music for blockbusters such as Tere Naam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Dabangg and Ek Tha Tiger, Wajid had also lent his voice to songs such as Hud Hud Dabangg, Jalwa and Fevicol Se. Wajid along with his brother Sajid served as mentors on singing reality shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar.
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