Legendary singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri has passed away at the age of 69. He died at Mumbai’s CritiCare Hospital today. It is reported, “Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight.”
Celebrities from the industry are mourning Bappi Lahiri’s demise and have penned condolence messages on social media.
Celebs mourn Bappi Lahiri’s Death:
Vivek Oberoi: The musical industry has lost another gem today. My personal favorite song of his has been Kisi Nazar Ko Tera.. from the movie Aitbaar that was filmed on my father @sureshoberoi A truly soulful song that people continue to love till date
Akshay Kumar: Today we lost another gem from the music industry… Bappi Da,your voice was the reason for millions to dance, including me. Thank you for all the happiness you brought through your music. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Om Shanti
Ajay Devgn: Bappi Da was so endearing in person. But, his music had an edge. He introduced a more contemporary style to Hindi film music with Chalte Chalte, Suraksha & Disco Dancer. Shanti Dada. You will be missed.
Karan Johar: The Gold Standard in music…. The Disco King forever…. He will be truly missed forever …. RIP Bappida….
Arjun Rampal: Heartbreak. thank you for all the music Bappi Da.
Bappi Lahiri was known for popularising disco music in India in the 80s and 90s. He delivered popular songs in several films of the late 1970s-80s like ‘Chalte Chalte‘, ‘Disco Dancer‘, and ‘Sharaabi‘. His last Bollywood song titled Bhankas was for the 2020 film ‘Baaghi 3‘.
May his soul rest in peace!
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