It is indeed a sad year as Bollywood’s great artists are on their way to the heavenly abode. Bollywood was just coming out of the shock of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor’s death as another wave of grief has come along with the sad demise of music composer Wajid Khan.
Wajid Khan, known for his work in films like ‘Tere Naam’, ‘Mujhse Shadi Karogi’, ‘Partner’ among many others passed away at a hospital in Mumbai on June 1.
The news of Wajid's death was confirmed by music composer Salim Merchant, who said that the 42-year-old was hospitalised at Surna Hospital in Mumbai a few days ago.
“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 told PTI.
Soon after the news broke, several celebrities took to social media platforms to express their grief and to offer condolences to the bereaved family.
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
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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
Deeply shocked & saddened by the untimely demise of greatly talented #WajidKhan of the #SajidWajid team. I had met him at few occasions. He was very humble, courteous and always smiling. May God give his family the courage to deal with this loss. Will pray to almighty. ?
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) 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
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
May his soul rest in peace!