Sajid Khan was a renowned Indian music director and lyricist. His brother Wajid Khan passed away on June 1, 2020 due to cardiac arrest.
Wiki/Biography
He was born in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh on November 21. His star sign is Scorpio.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 6″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family and caste
He was born into a Muslim family.
Parents and siblings
His father is the famous tabla player Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan. His grandfather is Ustad Abdul Latif Khan and his maternal grandfather is Padma Shri recipient Ustad Faiyaz Ahmed Khan. His uncle is Niaz Ahmed Khan, a Tansen Award winner. His younger brother Wajid Khan, a famous Indian music director, died on June 1, 2020.
Sajid Khan and Wajid Khan with their father
Sajid Khan and Wajid Khan with their mother
Old photos of Sajid Khan and Wajid Khan
Sajid Khan at Wajid Khan’s last rites
Relationships, Wife and Children
He is married to Lubna Khan and has two daughters, Meher and Muskaan.
Sajid Khan with his wife and Wajid Khan
Profession
Sajid made his debut as a music director with his brother, the late Wajid Khan, in the Bollywood song “Teri Jawani” from the film Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998). Sajid-Wajid gained popularity with Sonu Nigam’s music album Deewana (1999), in which they composed music for the songs Deewaana Tera, Ab Mujhe Raat Din and Iss Kadar Pyaar Hai. Sajid-Wajid composed music for several albums including Khoya Khoya Chand (2001) and Tera Intezar (2005). Sajid and Wajid have worked as music composers for several films including Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (2002), Gunaah (2002), Chori Chori (2003), Killer (2006), Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006), Jaane Hoga Kya (2006) and Weird Ali (2016).
sajid khan in tv show
Sajid-Wajid has composed music for many of Salman Khan’s Bollywood films including ‘Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge’ (2002), ‘Tere Naam’ (2003), ‘Garv’ (2004), ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ (2004), ‘Partner’ (2007), ‘Hello’ (2008), ‘God Tussi Great Ho’ (2008), ‘Wanted’ (2009), ‘Main Aur Mrs Khanna’ (2009), ‘Veer’ (2010), ‘Dabangg’ (2010), ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012) and ‘Dabangg 3’ (2019).
Sajid Khan and Wajid Khan with Salman Khan
Sajid-Wajid’s hit songs include “Soni De Nakhre” (Partner, 2007), “Jalwa” (Wanted, 2009), “Surili Akhhiyon Wale” (Veer, 2010) and “Muni Badnam Hui” (Dabangg, 2010). Sajid-Wajid has penned the lyrics of several Bollywood songs such as “Jee Le” (Aag, 2007), “Le Le Mazaa Le” (Wanted, 2009) and “Fevicol Se” (Dabangg 2, 2012). Sajid-Wajid has composed the background music for Hindi films Welcome (2007), Bullett Raja (2013) and Dad (2017). Sajid has served as a mentor in the singing reality television shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar (2010) and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (2012).
Along with his brother Wajid, Sajid has composed tracks for TV shows like Dus Ka Dum (2008), Bigg Boss 4 (2010) and Bigg Boss 6 (2012). Sajid-Wajid composed Salman Khan’s lockdown songs Bhai Bhai and Pyaar Karona during the coronavirus lockdown.
Facts/Trivia
- He belongs to the Indian musicals “Kirana Gharana” and “Punjab Gharana”.
- Like his father, he loves playing the tabla and has been trained by the legendary Tabla Vadak, the late Ustad Alla Rakha Khan Saab.
- Sajid has won several awards as the best music director.
Sajid Khan and Wajid Khan holding awards
- He is a huge lover of animals and often posts pictures of himself with his cats on his social media accounts.
Sajid Khan and his pet dog
- He was often spotted smoking.
- His hobbies include traveling and partying.
Travels of Sajid Khan
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education