Highlights
- Wajid Ali passed away on Monday in Mumbai
- He was a music composer and a singer in Indian films
- Bollywood fraternity tweeted their condolences for the star
The duo is known for their work in films such as "Wanted", "Dabangg" and "Ek Tha Tiger".
Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam confirmed the news saying, ‘My brother Wajid left us.’
Actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted her condolences saying, ‘Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai’s laugh.’
Music composer Salim Merchant wrote, “Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family.’
Film journalist Faridoon Shahryar claimed the singer-composer died due to COVID-19.
Composer Mr Merchant told PTI the musician suffered from kidney ailments.
“The composer was hospitalised a few days ago 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," Mr Merchant told PTI.
Sajid-Wajid made their Bollywood debut with Salman Khan starrer Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya in 1998.
The duo composed for many of Salman Khan's films, including Chori Chori, Hello Brother, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, Wanted and Dabangg (1, 2 and 3).
They recently composed Salman’s “Bhai Bhai” single.
Wajid also lent his voice as a playback singer and sung popular tracks like “Hud Hud Dabangg”, “Jalwa”, “Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita” and “Fevicol Se” among more.
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