Composer Salim Merchant, said, "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.”

Composer Shankar Mahadev of Shankar Ehsan Loy, said, ""Am just not able to come to terms with this ! Shocking ! Good bye dear brother.. love you .. till we meet on the other side ! Prayers for your peaceful journey Wajidbhai."

Vishal Dadlani (Vishal-Shekhar) also mourned his demise. He said, "Heartbroken. Both Sajid Bhai and Wajid Bhai have been close & true friends. The kind who might see the light on and show up at our studio in the middle of the night just to meet and talk and share a laugh. Can't believe Wajid and I will never speak again."

Sonu Nigam, "My brother Wajid left us."

Harshdeep Kaur, "My deep condolences to #WajidKhan Ji’s family. Still can’t believe that he is no more. Have always seen him smiling…"