Bollywood composer Wajid Khan has died aged 42.
The movie music man, who was part of composing duo Sajid–Wajid, passed away at a hospital in Mumbai, India on Monday after being admitted with a severe kidney infection.
Khan, who had previously undergone a kidney transplant, spent four days on a ventilator after his condition deteriorated.
His death was confirmed by fellow music composer Salim Merchant, who told news agency PTI: "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."
Subsequent reports have linked his death to Covid-19 but his official cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Tributes have poured in from stars across Bollywood, including actress Priyanka Chopra, who tweeted: "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."
Fellow screen star Parineeti Chopra added: "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."
Actor Varun Dhawan wrote: "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."
Khan started his career as a movie composer back in the 1990s, working as a duo with his brother Sajid Khan.
Their first big project was Salman Khan's movie Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya and they went on to work on many of his films including Wanted, the Dabangg franchise and Ek Tha Tiger.
They also worked as mentors on on reality shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 and composed the theme music for the Indian version of Big Brother, Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.
