In a jolt to Bollywood, music composer Wajid Khan, of Sajid-Wajid fame, passed away at a hospital here.

Several celebrities took to social media platforms to express their grief and to offer condolences to the bereaved family.

Amitabh Bachchan expresses shock and wrote, "Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence Folded handsFolded handsFolded hands"

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

Priyanka Chopra Jonas posted a tweet expressing her disbelief over the sad demise of the noted composer.

"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"

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

Sonu Nigam posted on Instagram, "My Brother Wajid left us."

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My Brother Wajid left us.

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Actor Varun Dhawan, also took to Twitter to express his shock at the sudden demise, his tweet read, "shocked hearing this news @wajidkhan7 bhai was extremely close to me and my family. He was one of the most positive people to be around. We will miss u Wajid bhai thank u for the music Musical note"

shocked hearing this news @wajidkhan7 bhai was extremely close to me and my family. He was one of the most positive people to be around. We will miss u Wajid bhai thank u for the music 🎵 pic.twitter.com/jW2C2ooZ3P

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2020

Preity Zinta shared, "I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I'm so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon"

I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I'm so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 2020

Parineeti Chopra wrote, "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. Orange heartOrange heart #WajidKhan"

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

Sophie Choudry wrote, "Just can't believe this heartbreaking newsBroken heartA true lover of music in every sense, incredibly talented & one of the happiest souls gone too soon. RIP Wajid bhai. Allah aapko jannat naseeb karein. You, ur smile & ur music will be missed. My love and duas to the family🙏🏼 #WajidKhan"

Just can't believe this heartbreaking news💔A true lover of music in every sense, incredibly talented & one of the happiest souls gone too soon. RIP Wajid bhai. Allah aapko jannat naseeb karein. You, ur smile & ur music will be missed. My love and duas to the family🙏🏼 #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/JITIWKJ4nL

— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) June 1, 2020

Adnan Sami expressed his grief and worte, "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...Folded hands إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen. Palms up together #WajidKhan"

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. 🤲

#WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020

Composer, Singer Salim Merchant also took to Twitter and said, "Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family Folded hands

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"

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

Singer Palak Muchhal wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of #WajidKhan sir, who had been an integral part of my journey since the very beginning! Rest in peace 🙏🏻"

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of #WajidKhan sir, who had been an integral part of my journey since the very beginning!
Rest in peace 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/eNjqeD1F4R

— Palak Muchhal (@palakmuchhal3) June 1, 2020

The Sajid-Wajid duo had last worked together on Salman Khan's song titled 'Bhai Bhai', which was released on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, amid the COVID-19 induced lockdown.