Lagatara24 Desk
Mumbai, Feb 16: Bappi Lahiri, a well-known singer and composer in Indian cinema who popularised disco music in the 1980s and 1990s, died on Wednesday after suffering from severe health concerns. He was also admitted to the hospital in April of last year after testing positive for coronavirus. Following the news of Bappi Lahiri’s death, a number of fans flocked to social media to pay tribute to the iconic singer.
Social media was also used by the Indian cricket community to convey their pain and loss. Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar expressed his condolences for Lahiri’s passing on his official Twitter account, saying the singer’s spectrum of talent was genuinely extraordinary.
“I really enjoyed Bappi Da’s music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” – heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing,” he tweeted.
I really enjoyed Bappi Da's music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” – heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing.
आप हमेशा हमें याद रहोगे बप्पी दा! pic.twitter.com/NFougJVt8c— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 16, 2022
Former India skipper and star batter Virat Kohli also condoled the demise of Lahiri. “A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP,” tweeted Virat Kohli.
A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP 🙏🏻
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 16, 2022
“Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji. he will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa Om Shanti,” tweeted Yuvraj Singh.
Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji 🙏🏻 he will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa ॐ शान्ति 🙏🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 16, 2022
“Deeply saddened to hear about the death of #BappiLahiri Great musicians leaving for their heavenly abode one after another,” former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin wrote.
Deeply saddened to hear about the death of #BappiLahiri
Great musicians leaving for their heavenly abode one after another.— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) February 16, 2022
“With his trademark gold chains that he wore for luck and his sunglasses, Bappi Lahiri was known for his songs in several films of the late 70s-80s. “Very sad to hear about Bappi da.. your songs were always played in our dressing rooms.. #RIPbhappida Condolences to family and friends .. Om Shanti,” wrote Harbhajan Singh.
Very sad to hear about Bappi da.. your songs were always played in our dressing rooms.. #RIPbhappida Condolences to family and friends .. Om Shanti 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/dHH0hmij78
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 16, 2022
