Popular music composer Vijay Patil, who was known as Laxman of the music composer duo Raam Laxman, passed away on Saturday reportedly due to a heart attack at his residence in Nagpur. He was 78 when he breathed his last. Salman Khan took to Twitter to pay tribute to the musician who composed songs for his successful films such as Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun, among others. Salman Khan mourned the demise of Raam Laxman.
Remembering their successful projects together, the actor wrote, “Ram Laxman, music director of my successful films like maine pyaar kiya, patthar ke phool, hum saath saath hain, hum apke hain kaun has sadly passed away. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to the bereaved family (sic).”Vijay's musical partner Surendra, who was Raam of the duo, had passed away in 1976 soon after they signed the film 'Agent Vinod'. Vijay had continued to use his partner's name in his creations nevertheless to honour his memory. Raamlaxman, who is known for giving superhit music for several Hindi films also composed music in several Marathi films of Dada Kondke. He composed music for more than 75 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri.