Bappi Lahiri demise: The composer-singer died at the age of 69 in Mumbai. Read all live updates here.Music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri has passed away at the age of 69 in Mumbai. Dr Deepak Namjoshi, Bappi Lahiri’s treating doctor and director CritiCare hospital, Juhu, told indianexpress.com, that Bappi Lahiri passed away around 11.40 – 11.45 on Tuesday night. The composer has been ailing for many weeks and was suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Lahiri was primarily known for his contribution in popularising the sound of disco music in India. Known for his success with Bengali films like Amar Prem, Mandira, Badnam, Aamar Tumi among others, Lahiri also contributed significantly to the soundtrack of Bollywood movies in the 80s and 90s (read Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, Dance Dance, Sharaabi and more).
Bappi Lahiri was born on November 27, 1952 in West Bengal to a family of singers. An only child, the composer got his first break in the industry through the 1973 film Nanha Shikari.
Rani Mukerji shared with indianexpress.com, "India has again lost one of her precious gems. Bappi uncle is and will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema. His music was legendary. His versatility as a composer was unmatched. He was truly a self made man, a great son to his parents, a wonderful husband and a great dad. My Mum and Bappi uncle were childhood friends from Calcutta. It’s a personal loss for our family and my mother is devastated. While the whole world mourns his loss, I can’t help but think of all the memories I have of him from my childhood. I will miss him dearly. His smiling face and kind personality will always be a happy memory. I pray that Chitrani Aunty, Rema, Bappa and the entire Lahiri family finds strength to go through this loss. It’s too sad. He went too soon. Bappi uncle rest in peace. The heavens have earned an angel today!"
Bappi Lahiri appeared on the screen with Salman Khan on his reality show Bigg Boss 15. He came to promote his grandson Swastik's new song 'Baccha Party'.
The actor shared some old photos of the popular singer with a broken heart emoji.
Rani Mukerji shared with indianexpress.com, "India has again lost one of her precious gems. Bappi uncle is and will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema. His music was legendary. His versatility as a composer was unmatched. He was truly a self made man, a great son to his parents, a wonderful husband and a great dad. My Mum and Bappi uncle were childhood friends from Calcutta. It’s a personal loss for our family and my mother is devastated. While the whole world mourns his loss, I can’t help but think of all the memories I have of him from my childhood. I will miss him dearly. His smiling face and kind personality will always be a happy memory. I pray that Chitrani Aunty, Rema, Bappa and the entire Lahiri family finds strength to go through this loss. It’s too sad. He went too soon. Bappi uncle rest in peace. The heavens have earned an angel today!"
Richa Chadha said, "Its been a tough month for the entertainment industry."
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Kapil Sharma tweeted, "चलते चलते, मेरे यह गीत याद रखना कभी अलविदा ना कहना। आप हमेशा याद आएँगे बप्पी दा🙏ओम् शांति 🙏 #BappiLahiri."
Ekta Kapoor tweeted, "Today we lost another gem, another legend. Bappida, thank you for making our lives so musical! May your soul rest in peace. #BappiLahiri ji.🙏🏻."
Puja Banerjee posted, "Waking up to such a shocking news 🙏🙏 u will always remain in our heart. Praying 🙏🙏 may god give the family strength to bare the loss."
Anushka Sharma shared her 'deepest condolences' and thanked Bappi Lahiri for making 'music to millions'.
Actor Sai Dharam Tej tweeted, "An enormous loss to the World of Music. You'll fondly be remembered for ages with your work #BappiLahiri sir. My Deepest Condolences to Family and the near ones. Rest in Peace."
Sunny Leone posted on Twitter, "God Bless you and your family Bappi Ji. You and your voice will live till the end of time in our hearts! #RIP #BappiLahiri."
Kajol, and Tanuja were seen arriving at Bappi Lahiri’s house.
Tejasswi Prakash tweeted, "Rest in peace Bappi Da! To the end of an era... We all grew up listening and grooving to your songs. You will forever be remembered. Om Shanti 🙏🏻."
Daler Mehndi told indianexpress.com, "It’s really heart-shattering. First Lata ji and now you! King of Disco Rest in peace."
Huma Qureshi shared her deepest condolences for Bappi Da's family.
Anup Jalota told indianexpress.com, "Bappi ji was a trendsetter, he created a wave with his disco music and disco fever. Such people don't simply die, they become immortal with their music and passion. He was very fond of good music, good clothes. His signature glasses and gold chains were his physical identity. He always promoted himself as an international star, and he very well was one, he made is name with his music and become very popular. He was one of the loveliest persons I knew. He loved to sing on stage and would own the stage, once he got on the stage, there was no stopping him. Wherever he would be, give him a mic and he would sing, he would have fun. I pray to God, that just like his love for gold, he gets a golden palace in heaven."
"Rest in glory, Disco King," wrote Priyanka Chopra, as she paid tribute to Bappi Lahiri.