Wajid Khan passes away: Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’ composer dies

Salman Khan’s one of the most favourite music composers Wajid Khan, from the iconic Jodi of Sajid-Wajid, has left for his heavenly abode a little while ago. He was rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night, but sadly, it had already been too late for the ace musician.

As per reports, Wajid Khan had been unwell since the past few years due to his kidney problems. After the massive success of ‘Dabangg 3’, he had been keeping a low profile as he wasn’t keeping too well. Now amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, he succumbed to the deadly disease, which has been taking away millions of lives worldwide.

Celebs have taken to social media to offer condolences. Have a look:

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

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

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I am shocked and shattered ..my old friend composer #Wajid of #SajidWajid has left us! I shudder to think What more is in store for us??? Alvida bhai ?❤️? pic.twitter.com/wH8N9aaTK3

— Jeet Gannguli (@jeetmusic) May 31, 2020

Extremely sad to hear about @wajidkhan7 ji… Gone too soon!!
May god bless his soul ??

— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2020

My deep condolences to #WajidKhan Ji’s family. Still can’t believe that he is no more. Have always seen him smiling and spreading joy around him. Huge loss to the music industry ??#RestInPeace @wajidkhan7 pic.twitter.com/zX1Jtc2kyI

— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2020

Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family ?

Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken .

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) May 31, 2020

Can’t believe!! This is heartbreaking. You ll be truly missed I would always say Waah for #wajidkhan Wajid bhai you have left the physical plane too early but you will always bring a smile to us with the memorable songs you have given to Bollywood?? #RestInPeace #sajidwajid pic.twitter.com/4mDEuY0oDL

— Shweta Rohira (@ShwetaRohira) May 31, 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

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of #WajidKhan sir, who had been an integral part of my journey since the very beginning!
Rest in peace ?? pic.twitter.com/eNjqeD1F4R

— Palak Muchhal (@palakmuchhal3) 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. ?

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— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020

This is such a heartbreaking news. One of the best guys I knew. So loving ..so compassionate. And such a contagious smile which always came from his heart. You will be missed #WajidKhan

— Rajeev Khandelwal (@RK1610IsMe) June 1, 2020

Sad to know about d tragic demise of my friend a well known Music director #WajidKhan of Sajid-Wajid fame.D country has lost a versatile musician and a great human https://t.co/dMYmEJLRFi wl always b present in our lives with ur melodious music.
Rest in peace #wajidbhai pic.twitter.com/lhk9FhR3HJ

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) June 1, 2020

Very sad news ! May Allah give the family and loved ones strength. R.I.P. #wajidkhan ! https://t.co/uI1FuDHk6P

— rahul dholakia (@rahuldholakia) May 31, 2020

Feeling Deeply Saddened after hearing shocking news of the sudden demise of Wajid Khan @wajidkhan7

May his Soul Rest in Peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May Allah give strength to the family. ? @SajidMusicKhan#RestInPeaceWajidKhan #WajidKhan #Wajid #SajidWajid

— Javed Ali (@javedali4u) May 31, 2020

The year 2020 surely isn’t giving us any good news. Wajid Khan’s death will add on to the list of popular celebs deaths like Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Yogesh Gaur and Bejan Daruwala. May Wajid Khan rest in peace.

Bollywood Bubble offers its condolences.

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