Sajid–Wajid

Sajid–Wajid was an Indian Bollywood Hindi film music director duo consisting of brothers Sajid Khan and Wajid Khan, the sons of Sharafat Ali Khan, a tabla player. Wajid Khan, the younger of the two brothers, died on June 1, 2020.[1][2][3][4] After his death Sajid Khan continued as a solo music director.

For other people with the same name, see Wajid Khan.

Sajid–Wajid
OriginSaharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
GenresSufi, Bollywood
Occupation(s)Music director
Years active1998–May 2020 (as duo)
June 2020-present Sajid Khan (as solo artist)

Members

Sajid Khan
Sajid Khan
Birth nameSajid Ali Khan
BornSaharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
GenresBollywood music, Sufi
Occupation(s)Music director
Years active1998-present
Associated actsWajid Khan

Sajid Ali Khan (date of birth unknown) also known by the mononym Sajid is the older son of artist and tabla player Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan and his mother is Razina Khan. He is married to Lubna Khan and the couple have two daughters, Muskaan and Meher.

Sajid studied at the Academy of Asiatic Cinema and Television. He also studied under various artists including his father Sharafat Ali Khan. His paternal grandfather was Ustad Abdel Latif, an influential Indian artist. His maternal grandfather was Ustad Faiyyaz Ahed Khan, a Padma Shri awardee. Sajid Khan also studied under Allahrakha Khan and Das Babu.

Prior to specialising in music, he worked in import export business. After encouragement from parents and friends, he consecrated himself exclusively to music as a solo artist. He was also a musical director releasing music under his own name. He later encouraged his younger brother to also specialise in music with the two working as a duo under the name Sajid–Wajid. After the death of his brother on 1 June 2020, Sajid is continuing as a solo artist.

Wajid Khan
Wajid Khan
Birth nameWajid Ali Khan
Born(1972-10-07)October 7, 1972
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
DiedJune 1, 2020(2020-06-01) (aged 47)
Mumbai, India
GenresBollywood music, Sufi
Occupation(s)Music director
Years active1998-2020
Associated actsSajid Khan

Wajid Ali Khan (7 October 1972 – 1 June 2020) was the younger son of artist and tabla player Sharafat Ali Khan and mother Razina Khan. He joined to his older brother Sajid Khan to form the artistic duo Sajid–Wajid. He also had a separate singing career as a solo act and was nominated for a number of awards as a playback artist.

Wajid studied at Mithibay College where he met his college sweetheart Kamalrukh. The two dated for almost 10 years without getting married as Wajid was heavily involved in tours and in the musical formation Bappi Da. Family restrictions also postponed the marriage as Kamalrukh Khan of Parsi denomination refused to convert to Wajid's Sunni Muslim denomination. Eventually they married after a decade of courting each other under the Special Marriages Act that allowed her to keep her religion and marry without conversion despite opposition of Wajid Khan's family. The couple had two children, Arshi, a daughter (born c. 2004) and Hrehaan, a son (born c. 2011).[5]

In 2014, Wajid filed separation papers because of continuing religious and parental pressures and the couples divorced. Kamalrukh did not receive alimony since the case was pending in the court till Wajid died. Their children, however, received maintenance amount from their father pendente lite as per the Court's Order as per Kamalrukh's interview to Sri Iyer of PGurus.[6] Kamalrukh continues working as a clinical hypnotherapist and wellness coach. She also writes a regular fortnightly column for Hindustan Times titled "Weekend Fix for the Soul".[7]

Wajid's health consistently deteriorated with him undergoing a kidney transplant in 2019 that was considered successful. He also suffered from subsequent throat infections. On 31 May 2020, he was urgently transferred to hospital with serious complications of COVID-19 and died one day later on 1 June 2020 after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 47.[8]

After his death, his ex-wife Kamalrukh Khan has gone public to highlight her ordeal in a 17 year marriage,[9] also highlighting the alleged attempts by her ex-husband's family of denying her and her two children their inheritance rights based in her non-Muslim denomination.[10]

Career

Sajid–Wajid first scored music for Salman Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. In 1999, they scored music for Sonu Nigam's album Deewaana. They composed music for several films further. The music duo has also composed music for several films starring Salman Khan.[11] They were mentors on the reality shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 and composed title track for television reality shows Bigg Boss 4 and Bigg Boss 6, Sajid–Wajid had also composed IPL 4 theme song "Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadaka", with Wajid singing the title track.

Sajid–Wajid as music directors
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year(s) Film(s) Song(s) Notes(s)
TBA 3 DevAll songsUnreleased
2019 Family Of ThakurganjAll Songs
Dabangg 3All songs
Pagalpanti"Title track" and "Background Score"
2018Satyameva Jayate1 song
Nanu Ki Jaanu1 song
Welcome To New York2 songs
2017Judwaa 21 song
DaddyAll songs
2016Freaky AliAll song
Abhinetri2 songsTelugu film
DeviTamil film
Tutak Tutak Tutiya
Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3All songs
2015Singh Is Bling1 song
Tevar5 songs
Dolly Ki DoliAll songs
2014Daawat-e-IshqAll songs
Heropanti3 songs
Main Tera HeroAll songs
Jai Ho3 songs
2013Bullet Raja5 songs
Ishkq in ParisAll songs
Chashme Buddoor
Himmatwala4 songsAlong With Sachin - Jigar
Rangrezz2 song
2012Dabangg 2All Songs
Son of Sardaar1 Song- Yeh Jo Halki Halki KhumariyaAlong With Himesh Reshammiya
Ajab Gazabb LoveAll songs Except Ajab Gazzab Love SongAlong With Sachin - Jigar
Kamaal Dhamaal MalamaalAll songs
Ek Tha Tiger1 Song- MashallahAlong With Sohail Sen
Teri Meri KahaaniAll songs
Rowdy Rathore
Housefull 2
Tezz
2011Miley Naa Miley Hum
Yeh DooriyanAlong With Amjad Nadeen, Meet Bros Anjjan, and Raju Singh.
Chatur Singh Two StarAll songs
2010No Problem1 Song- No ProblemAlong With Pritam, Anand Raj Anand
DabanggAll SongsAlong With Lalit Pandit
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi HaiAll songs
Veer
2009Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Wanted
Paying Guests
Kal Kissne Dekha
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2008God Tussi Great Ho
Hello
Zindagi Tere Naam
Khallballi!
HeroesAlong With Monty Sharma
Kismat KonnectionAlong with Pritam
2007Welcome1 song- WelcomeAlong With Anand Raj Anand, Aadesh Shrivastav, Himesh Reshammiya,
PartnerAll songs
2006Jaane Hoga KyaAlong With Nikhil-Vinay
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar3 song- Deewane Dil Ko Jaane Na, Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya Yaar, Kuch Bhi Nahi ThaAlong With Daboo Malik, P. Sameer
The KillerAll Song
Jawani DiwaniAll Song
Saawan... The Love Season2 song- Tu Mila De, Mere Dil Ko Dil Ki Dhadkan KoAlong With Aadesh Shrivastav
2005Mashooka
Dreams
2004Mujhse Shaadi Karogi7 song- Rab Kare, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aaja Soniye, Lahoo Banke Aansoon, Kar Doon Kamaal, Laal Dupatta, Aaja Soniye (Remix)Along With Anu Malik
Garv5 song- Hum Tumko Nigahon Mein, Dum Mast Mast, Soniye Toh Sonee, Fariyaad Kya Kare Ham, Tere Hai Deewana DilAlong With Anu Malik
2003Tere Naam2 song- Tune Saath Jo Mera Chhoda, Tune Saath Jo Mera Chhoda (Sad)Along With Himesh Reshammiya
Chori ChoriAll Song
2002GunaahAlong With Anand Raj Anand
ShararatAll Song
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam1 song- Dil Tod AayaAlong With Nikhil-Vinay, Daboo Malik, Bappi Lahiri, Bali Brahmabhatt, Nadeem-Shravan
Kya Yehi Pyaar HaiAll Song
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge5 song- Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi, Mubarak Eid Mubarak, Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi, Main To Ladki Kunwari, Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi (Club Mix)Along With Daboo Malik
Maa Tujhhe SalaamAll Songs
2001Yeh Zindagi Ka SafarAlong With Daboo Malik
MittiAlong With Ali-Gani, Monty
2000BaaghiAlong With Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen
Khauff1 song- Raja Ki Qaid MeinAlong With Anu Malik
1999Hello Brother4 song- Area Ka Hero, Hata Sawan Ki Ghata, Chupke Se Koi, Hello BrotherAlong With Himesh Reshammiya
1998Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya1 song- Teri JawaniAlong With Jatin Lalit, Himesh Reshammiya

Non-film albums

Sajid–Wajid have scored music for some albums as music directors.

Year Album Singer Lyricist
1999DeewanaSonu NigamFaiz Anwar
2001Khoya Khoya ChandAlka Yagnik and Babul SupriyoSameer
2005Tera IntezarRahul VaidyaJalees Sherwani and Sajid–Wajid

Sajid–Wajid as lyricists
Year Song Film Lyricist Music Director
2014Baaki Sab First Class HaiJai HoSajid with Irfaan Kamal & Danish Sabri Sajid–Wajid
2012Fevicol SeDabangg 2Sajid–Wajid with Ashraf Ali
Desi Mem Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Wajid Khan
Zor Nache
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal(Theme)
2009Le Le Mazaa LeWanted (2009 film)Wajid with Shabbir Ahmed
Life LifeDaddy CoolSajid with Farhad Wadia
2007Take LiteNishabd Sajid with Farhad Wadia Amar Mohile
Ruk Ja Aag
Jee LePrasanna Shekhar

Sajid–Wajid as background score composers
Year Movie
2007Welcome
2013Bullett Raja
Ishqk in Paris
2016Freaky Ali
2017Daddy
2019Pagalpanti

Wajid songs
YearSongFilmNotes
2013Saamne Hai SaveraBullett Raja
Bullett Raja
Satake Thoko
Tu Bhi Mood MeinGrand MastiComposed by Anand Raaj Anand
Ishq MohallahChashme Baddoor
Andha Ghoda Race Mein Dauda
Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom (Version 2)
Govinda Aala ReRangrezz
2012PandeyJee SeetiDabangg 2
Fevicol Se
Jaane Bhi DeIshkq in Paris
Teri Choodiyan Da Crazy Crazy Sound
MashallahEk Tha Tiger
MukhtasarTeri Meri Kahaani
Humse Pyar Kar Le Tu
Chinta Ta Ta Chita ChitaRowdy RathoreNominated for Renault Star Guild Awards - Best Male Singer jointly with Mika Singh
Dhadang Dhang Dhang
Right NowHousefull 2
Govinda Ala ReMumbai MirrorComposed by Amjad Nadeem
2011Nazar Se Nazar MilleMiley Naa Miley Hum
Mahi Mahi
Wake Up Now
2010Humka Peeni HaiDabangg
Hud Hud Dabangg
Chandni Chowk SeChatur Singh Two Star
Singh Singh Singh
TaaliVeer
Get Set GoChaseComposed by Vijay Verma & Udbhav Ojha
No ProblemNo Problem
2009Happening I Am HappeningMain Aurr Mrs Khanna
Tumne Socha
JalwaWanted
Love Me
Tose Pyaar Karte Hai
Tere Bina Lagta Nahin Mera JiyaKal Kissne Dekha
I Am Falling In LoveDhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Nako-Re-Nako
Apne Ko Paisa Chahiye
Paying GuestsPaying Guests
2008Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma DoonGod Tussi Great Ho
Bang Bang BangHello
Hello
Mitwa Re
Do You Wanna PartnerPartner
Soni De NakhreNominated for IIFA Best Male Playback Award - Male with Labh Janjua

Awards
Year Award Award Category Award Details
2010[12]Mirchi Music AwardsAlbum of The YearDabangg
2010Mirchi Music AwardsMusic Composer of The Year"Tere Mast Mast Do Nain" from Dabangg
2011Filmfare Award[13]Best Music DirectionDabangg
2011Zee Cine AwardsBest Music DirectionFilm: Dabangg
2011Guild AwardBest Music DirectionFilm: Dabangg
2011GiMA AwardBest Film AwardFilm: Dabangg
2011Star Screen AwardBest Music DirectionFilm: Dabangg
2011GiMA AwardBest Music DirectionFilm: Dabangg
2011Zee Cine AwardsBest Track Of The YearFilm: Munni Badnaam
2012Big StarMost Entertaining MusicFilm: Ek Tha Tiger
2013Guild AwardsRadio Song of the YearSong: Fevicol Se
2014Life ok now awardsBest AlbumFilm: Main Tera Hero
2016Pride Of IndiaMusicMusic
2018Jio Filmfare AwardsBackground ScoreDaddy

After death of Wajid Khan

After the death of Wajid Khan on 1 June 2020, his older brother Sajid Ali Khan is continuing as a solo artist.

References
  1. "Bollywood music composer Wajid Khan passes away". The New Indian Express. 31 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. "Music director Wajid Khan dies at 43". The August. 31 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. "Wajid Khan of Salman Khan's Favourite Music Director duo Sajid-Wajid Fame Dies". ADAP news. 31 May 2020.
  4. "Bollywood Music Director Wajid Khan Passes Away". Mumbai Live. 31 May 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  5. Hindustan Times: Wajid Khan’s wife Kamalrukh Khan on being pressurised to convert by his family: ‘Want to focus on trauma that I have faced’
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp37HUAUj0g
  7. Kamalrukh Khan website: About Me
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp37HUAUj0g&t=914s
  9. "Kangana reacts to Wajid Khan's Parsi wife being forced to convert to Islam; supports anti-conversion bill".
  10. "Wajid Khan's wife Kamalrukh alleges in-laws forced her to convert to Islam".
  11. "Sajid-Wajid". Yahoo! Movies. Archived from the original on 1 September 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
  12. "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010".
  13. Hungama, Bollywood (29 January 2011). ""We haven't won any Filmfare Award so far" – Sajid – Wajid".
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