Wajid Khan (born 7 October 1977) was a famous Bollywood singer, music director, lyricist, record producer, and entrepreneur from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He and his brother are famous in the Bollywood music industry for their name as Sajid-Wajid Music. He stepped into the music industry in the year 1998 as a composer for his first Bollywood movie named “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya”.
He started his career with his favorite celebrity Salman Khan. Wajid and his brother Sajid Khan did lots of struggle in their life to make their name in the Bollywood industry. After the success of Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, he worked as a composer for Sonu Nigam’s album named “Deewaana” in the year 1999.
After that, he worked as a composer and music director for many movies and albums like Hello Brother, Baaghi, Maa Tujhhe Salaam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Saawan… The Love Season, Zindagi Tere Naam, and others. Apart from a music director, Wajid Khan was also a talented singer and lyricist.
He writes and sings so many songs like Tajdar-e-Haram, Baaki Sab First Class Hai, DJ Bajega Toh Pappu Nachega, Har Ek Friend Kamina Hota Hai, Jaane Bhi De, PandeyJee Seeti, etc.
Wajid was known as Salman Khan’s favorite music director in the Bollywood Music Industry. Apart from this, he has also appeared as a judge in the famous singing reality show named “Saregamapa”.
On 31 May 2020, the popular music director died at the age of 42 years old due to some kidney problems. Today I will tell you about the biography of Wajid Khan.
Wajid Khan’s Death: Famous singer & Music Composer left the world at the age of 42
There is another awful news from Bollywood. Music director Wajid Khan has died[1]Hindustantimes on 31 May 2020. Wajid, alongside his accomplice Sajid Khan, created music in films titled Sajid-Wajid’s two-part harmony.
Sajid-Wajid has given hit music in numerous Salman Khan films. There has been a flood of grieving in Bollywood with the demise of Wajid. The way toward recalling and paying tribute to him proceeds.
As per the media reports, 42-year-old Wajid kicked the bucket in a Mumbai medical institution early Monday. The report cited music arranger Salim Merchant as saying that Wajid had been admitted to Surana Hospital in Chembur for as far back as scarcely any days, where his condition declined – “He had numerous issues”.
Wajid Khan with Salman Khan and Sajid Khan
Wajid Khan had kidney issues. He was transplanted sometime prior. As of late, he was determined to have kidney disease. He was on a ventilator throughout the previous four days. His condition kept on decaying. Kidney disease began and afterward, the condition got genuine.
It is additionally being said in certain reports that Wajid Khan had also suffered from coronavirus infection disease. Be that as it may, this has not been affirmed at this point. Wajid Khan began his vocation as a music author with Sajid in the 1998 film Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya.
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In 2020, Salman’s melodies Pyaar Karo Na and Bhai discharged in Lockdown were formed by Wajid alongside Sajid. The melody was discharged on YouTube.
Childhood, Parents & Brother
The popular music director Wajid came to this world from his parents on Friday, October 7, 1977, in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He belonged to the music family background. Wajid Khan was 42 years old at the time of his death.
His father “Ustad Sharafat Khan” was a professional Tabla player. According to Dreshare, his mother (name not available) was a classical singer. He has a brother in the family named “Sajid Khan”.
Wajid Khan with his mother and brother Sajid Khan
Sajid is also a professional music director and composer of the Bollywood music industry. Being the son of a singer, he started practicing music at a very early age. He completed his primary education from a local private school.
He graduated with a degree in music. Later, he moved to Mumbai along with his brother to make a brought future. At present, Sajid-Wajid music is the most famous music in India.
Wedding, Spouse Yashmin Khan & Children
Wajid Ali Khan lived a happy life along with his wife and kids at Yaari Road, Andheri West, Mumbai. He was in a relationship with his wife since the year 2001. After dating for two years, Wajid Khan tied in a knot with his wife “Yashmin Khan” in the year 2003.
Wajid Khan with his wife Yashmin khan, son, and daughter Arshi Khan
According to Dreshare, his wife is a businesswoman and runs her own online business. After marriage, Wajid becomes the father of two kids, one son (name not known) and one daughter named “Arshi Khan”. He liked to go on trips with his children and wife. He often visited Manali along with his family on vacation.
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Full Birth Name | Wajid Ali Khan. |
| Nickname | Wajid. |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Music Director. |
| Famous for | His songs. |
| Age at the time of death | 42 years old. |
| Cause of Death | Kidney Problem. |
| Date of Birth | 7 October 1977. |
| Date of Death | 31 May 2020. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| Place of Death | Mumbai, India. |
| Nationality | Indian.  |
| Religion | Muslim. |
| Caste | Khan. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Zodiac Birth Sign | Cancer. |
| Last Updated | On June 1, 2020, (©️ Copyright - Dreshare.com). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5' 8". Centimeters: 172 cm. Meters: 1.72 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 75 Kg. Pounds: 165.34 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 10. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Ustad Sharafat Khan. Mother: Name not known.  |
| Siblings | Brother: Sajid Ali Khan. |
| Personal Life Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Wife | Yashmin khan. |
| Language Known | 1. English. 2. Hindi. 3. Marathi. 4. Punjabi. |
| Social media | Instagram: @wajidkhan_live (10.5K + followers). Twitter: @wajidkhan7 (108.5K + followers). |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduation. |
| School | Local Private School. |
| Career & Wealth | |
| Debut | Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya (1998) as a music director. |
| Discography | 2018: Tajdar-E-Haram. 2016: Chal Maar. 2015: Shiva Shiva. 2013: Saamne Hai Savera. 2013: Tu Bhi Mood Mein. 2013: Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom (Version 2). 2013: Govinda Aala Re. 2012: PandeyJee Seeti. 2012: Fevicol Se. 2012: Dhadang Dhang Dhang. 2012: Right Now. 2012: Govinda Ala Re. 2011: Nazar Se Nazar Mille. 2011: Mahi Mahi. 2010: No Problem. 2009: Happening I Am Happening. 2009: Tumne Socha. 2009: Jalwa. 2009: Apne Ko Paisa Chahiye. 2009: Paying Guests. 2008: Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon. 2008: Soni De Nakhre. |
| Net worth (approx.) | INR 10-15 Crore (as in 2020). |
Body Appearance & More
The famous singer was a very humble guy which also appeared through his dressing sense. Whenever he appeared in public he wore simple trousers with t-shirts.
Wajid Khan’s physical measurmeents
His hairs and eyes both were blacks. He also used to keep a beard. Wajid Khan was a person with a medium height of 5 ft 7 in (170 cm).
His body was oval-shaped and his weight was approximately 75 kg (165 lbs.).He was facing health issues and that is the reason why his diet schedule was specially tailored by his dietician.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Wajid Khan
- Wajid Khan started his music career along with his brother in the year 1998.
- He is well-known in public for his song “Mashallah” from Ek Tha Tiger.
- In his music career, he mostly worked for Salman Khan.
- He also debuts in the music industry with Salman Khan’s movie.
- Apart from this, he also featured as a judge in many singing shows.
- Wajid Khan also composed the title track of IPL named “Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadaka”.
- From his music career, Wajid earned the net worth of INR 10-15 crore (as of 2020).
- Wajid Khan has also awarded with many music awards such as Mirchi Music Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Guild Award, Star Screen Award, Jio Filmfare Awards, GiMA Award, and others for his talent and excellence.
- His favorite music instrument is the guitar.
- Wajid Khan also made a small music studio in his room.
- On his official Instagram account, there are more than 10.6 K followers.
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