Published 09:13 IST, June 1st 2020

Wajid Khan no more: Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan, Preity Zinta mourn the loss

It was recently reported that singer Wajid Khan breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital due to kidney infection at 42. Here is how Bollywood celebrities reacted

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Recently, Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Preity Zinta, Varun Dhawan and ors, on social media platforms, mourned tragic demise of musical prodigy Wajid Khan, who left for his heavenly abode in wee hours of Monday. Reportedly, Wajid Khan bread his last at a Chembur hospital due to arising complications of kidney failure. Take a look at how Bollywood celebrities reacted to Wajid's demise.

Bollywood pours in condolences

Priyanka Chopra took to her social media handle to express grief over Wajid Khan’s tragic demise. Reminiscing her days with Wajid Khan, Priyanka Chopra confessed that she will miss his laughter. Priyanka Chopra wrote: “Terrible news. 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”. Take a look at tweet:

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Varun Dhawan, on Twitter, remembered Wajid Khan by sharing an unseen BTS picture, which features late singer partying with Varun’s far, David Dhawan. With picture shared, Varun Dhawan revealed that Wajid Khan was extremely close to his family and was among most positive people to be around with. Here is what Varun Dhawan wrote: “shocked hearing this news @wajidkhan7. Bhai was extremely close to me and my family. He was one of most positive people to be around. We will miss u Wajid Bhai thank u for music.”

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Taking to her Twitter handle to express her grief over Wajid Khan’s untimely demise, actor Preity Zinta shared a throwback picture and revealed that late singer was like her ‘bror from ar mor’. ding to same, Preity Zinta shared that she was heartbroken to hear news. Take a look at picture shared:

Bipasha Basu offered her condolence to bereaved family on Twitter. actor wrote: “S and heartbreaking news. RIP @wajidkhan7. May God give strength to family for this huge loss”. Take a look:

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Actor Arbaaz Khan, who worked with Wajid Khan in Dabangg series, shared a picture of late singer and penned a heartfelt te. Arbaaz wrote: “RIP Wajid bhai you will be deeply missed. music industry has lost a gem. Gone to soon. My heartfelt condolences to grieving family and friends. Allah jannat naseeb kare." Take a look:

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As per PTI news ncy, Salim Merchant confirmed news of Wajid Khan's death and said composer was hospitalised a few days ago at Surana Hospital, Chembur where his condition deteriorated. Salim told "He h multiple issues. He h a kidney issue and h a transplant a while ago. But recently he got to kw about kidney infection. He was on ventilator for last four days, after his situation started getting worse. Kidney infection was beginning and n he got critical,"

(With inputs from PTI)

09:13 IST, June 1st 2020