Bollywood Composer  Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame died in Mumbai at the age of 42,?The news of his demise was shared on social media by singer Sonu Nigam

The composer was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai and was reportedly on ventilator. Wajid, who along with his brother Sajid Khan had been suffering from kidney problems for the past few years

Wajid was tested positive for novel coronavirus a few days ago and passed away, Singer Sonu Nigam confirmed his death on Social media,

 

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My Brother Wajid left us.

A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) on May 31, 2020 at 1:04pm PDT

Bollywood fraternity mourned the demise of the singer-composer. Actor Priyanka Chopra wrote on Twitter, “Terrible news.

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

Composer Salim Merchant wrote, “Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid

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

Wajid has composed most of the songs of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s films. He also composed Salman’s recent song Bhai Bhai.