Lagatar24 Desk
Mumbai, Feb 16: Bappi Lahiri, the veteran music composer and vocalist who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and 1990s, died today in Mumbai’s CritiCare Hospital.
His cremation will be held tomorrow, at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Mumbai. Lahiri’s family is waiting for his son, Bappa, to arrive from the US.
From the film industry, actors Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Bhumi Pednekar and filmmaker Hansal Mehta paid tributes to the singer. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind also expressed condolences on the death of Bappi Lahiri via Twitter.
“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,” tweeted 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 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 16, 2022
“Complete Loss Of Words. Heartbroken by the demise of The legendary Bappi Lahiri Ji, Truly a big loss. My condolences to his family and fans. Your music will live on forever sir. #RIPBappiLahiri,” tweeted Bhumi Pednekar.
Complete Loss Of Words.
Heartbroken by the demise of The legendary Bappi Lahiri Ji,
Truly a big loss. My condolences to his family and fans. Your music will live on forever sir 🙏#RIPBappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/UPrJ8utWIl— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) February 16, 2022
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— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 16, 2022
Today we lost the disco king, Bappi Da you were not only an amazing music composer and singer but also a beautiful and happy soul.
End of an Era.
May your soul rest in peace 🙏🏻#RIP #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/WlSBwAdaCV— Kajol (@itsKajolD) February 16, 2022
Cannot process this loss.. i genuinely can’t believe that you’re gone. Will miss you so much Bappi Da.. I’ll never forget the love, support & encouragement you gave me as a little kid and throughout my career. May your kind soul rest in peace 🙏🏻 #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/XQmM5OZ6hD
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) February 16, 2022
A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer #BappiLahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My Condolences to the family.🙏🏻
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) February 16, 2022
